Typical Male
Tina Turner
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Tell me lawyer what to do I think I'm falling in love with you Defend me from the way I feel Won't you give me some advice On how to handle my private life I'm sure we can make a deal I confess I'm a fool for men with a clever mind But your intellect ain't no match with this heart of mine All I want is a little reaction Just enough to tip the scales I'm just using my female attraction On a typical male, on a typical male Your sense of justice I'll embrace But your defense don't help my case I'm deep in trouble with the law Something about authority Seems to bring out the bad in me Hey lawyer gotta catch me when I fall Oh they say that you match your wits with the best of them But I know when I'm close you're just like the rest of them All I want is a little reaction Just enough to tip the scales I'm just using my female attraction On a typical male, on a typical male So put your books aside Loosen off the suit and tie Gotta open up your heart and let me in Open up your heart and let me in
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Written by: GRAHAM HAMILTON LYLE, TERRY BRITTEN
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21 facts about this song
Publication"Typical Male" is a song created and performed by Tina Turner, released as the lead single from her album "Break Every Rule" in 1986.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Genre"Typical Male" is categorized under pop, R&B, and soul genres.
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AchievementWith "Typical Male," Tina Turner became the first female artist to have top charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in three different decades (1960s, 1970s, and 1980s).
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Awards"Typical Male" was nominated for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1987.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Brian Grant, features a unique concept where Tina Turner holds a miniature version of her love interest played by actor Robert Cray, inside her hand.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Typical Male" discuss the singer's disappointment with a lover who she believes is behaving stereotypically like a man, unfeeling and uncommunicative.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who had previously penned Turner’s hit song, "What's Love Got to Do with It."
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Album Success"Typical Male" contributed to the commercial success of "Break Every Rule" album, which sold over five million copies worldwide.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Tom Jones and Phil Collins, have covered the song in live performances.
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ConcertsThe song has been a regular in Tina Turner's concert set lists and has been performed on many of her concert tours including her "Twenty Four Seven Tour."
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Release and Chart Performance"Typical Male" was released on August 30, 1986, as part of Tina Turner's sixth solo studio album, "Break Every Rule." It peaked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it Turner's last single to achieve this feat.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who were previously responsible for Turner's hit song "What’s Love Got to Do with It."
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Music VideoThe music video directed for "Typical Male" was directed by Brian Grant and features actor Terry Thomas. It humorously portrays Turner using voodoo to bewitch a judge to fall in love with her.
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Artist RecognitionTurner received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards in 1987 for this song.
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Genre and Style"Typical Male" is primarily considered as a pop rock song and also falls under the soul genre. It is driven by synthesizers and electronic programming characteristic of the mid-'80s sound.
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Global PerformanceApart from its performance in the US, "Typical Male" also ranked high in various international charts. It reached number 2 in Canada, number 3 in Switzerland, and made it to the top 30 in several other countries.
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Live Performances"Typical Male" became a staple in Turner's live performances, often serving as the opening number for her concerts and tours for several years.
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Backing VocalsTina Turner herself performed the backing vocals for this song along with the female R&B vocal duo, 'Afrodiziak'.
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Album Success"Typical Male" contributed to the commercial success of the album "Break Every Rule," which was certified Platinum in the United States and achieved multi-platinum status in many other countries.
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LegacyEven after more than three decades since its release, "Typical Male" remains one of Turner's most popular and recognized songs.
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