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A highly sought after piece of music history!
A remarkable and highly coveted artifact from the golden era of pop music, this original publishing demo cassette represents the earliest known form of what would become one of the most iconic songs of all time.
Written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle and circulated by Chapel Music in the early 1980s, this demo captures “What’s Love Got To Do With It” in its raw, pre-production state - before its transformation into Tina Turner’s career-defining global hit.
Notably, this very cassette was sent to legendary producer Arthur Baker during the song’s initial pitching phase. At the time, it was passed over - only to be rediscovered years later after the track had already achieved worldwide acclaim, adding a compelling layer of “what if” to its provenance.
Highlights:

Extremely rare original songwriter demo - a direct window into the song’s earliest incarnation

Pre-fame recording of a track that would go on to define a generation

Documented connection to Arthur Baker, underscoring its journey through the industry

Authentic early-1980s publishing artifact, circulated by Chapel Music
A cornerstone piece for collectors of pop, soul, and recording history

A museum-worthy acquisition and a centrepiece for any serious music collection.
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