I Don't Wanna Fight

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This article is about the song by Tina Turner. For the song by Alabama Shakes, see Don't Wanna Fight. For the Westlife song, see Westlife (album).

"I Don't Wanna Fight"
Single by Tina Turner
from the album What's Love Got to Do with It
B-side"Tina's Wish" (1993 version)
ReleasedApril 23, 1993
StudioImage Recording
GenrePop
Length
  • 6:06 (album version)
  • 4:26 (7-inch edit)
Parlophone
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Chris Lord-Alge
  • Roger Davies
Tina Turner singles chronology
"(Simply) The Best"
(1992) 		"I Don't Wanna Fight"
(1993) 		"Disco Inferno"
(1993)
Music video
"I Don't Wanna Fight" on
YouTube

"I Don't Wanna Fight" is a song by American singer and actress

Parlophone. The track was written by British singer Lulu, her brother Billy Lawrie, and Steve DuBerry. The song was first offered to singer Sade, who sent it on to Turner. Turner recorded it in 1993 as part of the soundtrack for her autobiographical film, What's Love Got to Do with It. Lulu's version appears as a B-side to her 1993 single "How 'Bout Us" as well as on the 2003 album The Greatest Hits
.

Featuring a wistful but resolute vocal set against a

MTV Europe.[3]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from music critics.

Philadelphia Inquirer called the song "overproduced".[8] James Hunter from Vibe stated that "when Turner tears up her voice at the top of the bridge, it's as involving as soulful pop music gets." He concluded, "This is one of the best records of her career".[9]

Track listing and formats

  • European CD, cassette and 7" / UK cassette and 7" / Australian cassette single
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Single Edit) – 4:25
  2. "The Best" (Single Edit) – 4:08
  • European CD and 12" / Australian CD single
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Single Edit) – 4:25
  2. "Tina's Wish" – 3:08
  3. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Urban Mix) – 5:17
  4. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Holiday Inn Lounge Mix) – 5:43
  • UK CD single #1"
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Single Edit) – 4:25
  2. "Tina's Wish" (Single Edit) – 3:08
  3. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Urban Mix) – 5:17
  • UK CD single #2"
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Single Edit) – 4:25
  2. "The Best" (Single Edit) – 4:08
  3. "I Don't Wanna Lose You" – 4:20
  4. "What's Love Got to Do with It" – 3:48
  • US 7" and cassette / Japanese CD single
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Single Edit) – 4:25
  2. "Tina's Wish" – 3:08
  • US 7" promotional CD single
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Chris Lord-Alge Urban Overnight Mix) – 4:19
  2. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Jerry Moran Dance Mix) – 4:39
  • US 7" promotional CD single
  1. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Single Edit) – 4:06
  2. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Urban Radio) – 4:03
  3. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Urban Mix) – 5:15
  4. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Holiday Inn Lounge Mix) – 5:43
  5. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Club House Mix) – 5:26
  6. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (Urban Radio Instrumental) – 4:02
  7. "I Don't Wanna Fight" (LP Version) – 6:05

Charts

References

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