Wildest Dreams Tour

Shortly after the release of the James Bond theme "GoldenEye", Turner announced that she would embark on a tour in 1996. In April 1996, Turner performed a private concert for the niece of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei.{{cite news |title=People: Tina Turner|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v9A0AAAAIBAJ&dq=wildest%20dreams%20tour%20tina%20turner&pg=5786%2C1381723|agency=Associated Press |newspaper=Lodi News-Sentiel |location=Lodi, California|date=April 13, 1996 |page=15}} The tour officially began with five dates in Singapore and South Africa. While performing in Johannesburg, Turner was joined onstage by Vusa Dance Company to perform "Do What You Do". After the performance, Turner approached dancer David Matamela and gave him a scholarship to the Alvin Ailey Dance School.{{cite journal |last1=Norment |first1=Lynn |title=Tina Turner On her younger beau, why she loves Europe and why she didn't appreciate her legs until she was 40|journal=Ebony Magazine|date=September 1996 |volume=51 |issue=10 |page=44 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nplte-HhSdMC&q=tina%20turner&pg=PA44|access-date=August 22, 2010}} Despite high ticket prices, Turner's four South African stadium dates proved to be a success by drawing a total of 129,000 people.{{cite journal |last1=Goldstuck |first1=Arthur |last2= Pereira|first2=Donna |date=April 5, 1997|title=Touring South Africa |journal=Billboard Magazine |volume=109 |issue= 14|page= 52|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BA8EAAAAMBAJ&q=tina%20turner&pg=PA52 }} During rehearsals, Turner was not impressed with the stage design. She felt the stage was too dark and felt awkward to perform on. It was later reworked to Turner's liking. Elements of the stage can be seen in Turner's 50th Anniversary Tour.

While promoting the North American leg of the tour, it was announced talk show personality Oprah Winfrey would follow the tour with her syndicated talk show from Houston to New York City. Winfrey described the event as her dream stating,

"She is our goddess of rock 'n' roll. We are going to be right there with Miss Tina. We're going on tour with Tina. 'The Oprah Show' is actually going on the road with Tina. I am the biggest Tina Turner fan there is. It is my wildest dream."

During the tour, pianist Kenny Moore suffered health problems. In Sydney, New South Wales, he was admitted to the hospital and later pronounced deceased due to apoplexy. Moore had worked with Turner since 1977. Chuckii Booker replaced Moore for the remaining dates of the tour. Turner dedicated every performance thereafter to Moore.{{cite journal|title=Deaths: Kenneth L. Moore|date=May 3, 1997|access-date=August 22, 2010|journal=Billboard Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IQ8EAAAAMBAJ&q=tina%20turner%20new%20zealand%201997&pg=PA36|page=36|volume=109|issue=18}}

After successfully touring New Zealand with her last feat, Turner returned to an expanded tour in the region. The leg proved to be a success for Turner as dates quickly sold out. However, during her concert in Wellington, New Zealand, Turner was removed from the stage and the building was later evacuated by local police due to a possible bomb at the venue. After a full sweep of the building, Turner resumed the concert nearly three hours later. The same incident happened in Palmerston North.

Microsoft Music Central joined Turner on tour to give spectators a "behind the scenes" diary. Entries are written by Turner and her crew as they performed throughout Australasia and North America. The program also contained backstage footage and photos, along with, exclusive concert footage, music videos, and interviews with Turner and Oprah Winfrey.{{cite press release |title=Microsoft Music Central Offers Exclusive Look At Life on the Road With Tina Turner |url=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/1997/jun97/tinapr.mspx |publisher=Microsoft |date=June 20, 1997 |access-date=August 22, 2010}}

Additionally, Turner's performance in Johannesburg was broadcast on SABC 3 in April 1996. Turner's Moscow performance was broadcast on Channel One.

Before Turner toured North America, The Showtime Network aired her September 1996 concert from the Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam Netherlands on April 1, 1997. The concert footage was later made available on VHS in September 1997, followed by a DVD released in 1999. The DVD contained an interview with Turner as well as the music video for "Whatever You Want".

In 1998, the VHS was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Long Form Music Video category, losing to "Jagged Little Pill, Live".

Additional concert footage was displayed on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", she and her television show followed the tour from The Woodlands to New York City. In return, Turner performed a private concert on June 4, 1997, at the historic Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois for the annual PROMAX International.{{cite news |title=Oprah welcomes execs to broadcast convention |first=Feder |last=Robert |newspaper=Chicago Sun-Times |publisher=Sun Times Media, Group |location=Chicago, Illinois |date= June 4, 1997|page=61 }}

• Drums: Jack Bruno
• Guitar: James Ralston and John Miles
• Bass guitar: Bob Feit and Warren McRae¹
• Keyboards: Ollie Marland and Timmy Cappello
• Saxophone: Timmy Cappello
• Percussion: Timmy Cappello
• Piano: Kenny Moore and Chuckii Booker²
• Supporting vocals: Chuckii Booker, James Ralston, John Miles, Kenny Moore, Timmy Cappello Ollie Marland, Karen Owens, Sharon Owens and Cynthia Davila
• Dancers: Karen Owens, Sharon Owens and Cynthia Davila

¹March–August 1997

²Replaced Moore after his death in March 1997.

• Keb' Mo' {{small|(Munich, Germany)}}
• Jimmy Barnes {{small|(Australasia)}}
• Cyndi Lauper {{small|(North America)}}{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1997/03/21/tina-turner-o-rena-bound-cyndi-lauper-will-open-show/|title=Tina Turner O-rena Bound|last=Thomas|first=Rebecca|date=March 21, 1997|access-date=August 22, 2010|work=The Orlando Sentinel}}
• Belinda Carlisle {{small|(England, December 1996)}}
• Tony Joe White {{small|(New Zealand)}}
• The Accelerators {{small|(Paris, May 1996)}}{{cite news |title=People and Places|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=igYqAAAAIBAJ&dq=wildest%20dreams%20tour%20tina%20turner&pg=6569%2C752562|agency=Associated Press |newspaper=Spartanburg Herald-Journal |location=Spartanburg, South Carolina|date=May 5, 1996 |page=A2|quote=Singer Tina Turner and actor Bruce Willis sing together Friday during a rehearsal at Bercy Stadium in Paris. Willis and his group, "The Accelerators", are the opening act for Turner's "Wildest Dreams World Tour '96."}}
• Brian Kennedy {{small|(Dublin and London, July 1996)}}
• Toto {{small|(Gateshead, Alton, Sheffield and London, July 1996)}}
• Peter Andre {{small|(Alton)}}
• Chris Isaak {{small|(Wantagh)}}
• Grace Jones {{small|(Moscow, Russia)}}

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1. "Whatever You Want"
2. Do What You Do
3. Thief of Hearts
4. "On Silent Wings"
5. "Missing You"
6. "In Your Wildest Dreams"

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7. "GoldenEye"
8. "River Deep – Mountain High"
9. "Private Dancer"

;Act 3

10. "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"
11. "Let's Stay Together"
12. "Undercover Agent for the Blues"
13. "Steamy Windows"
14. "Better Be Good to Me"

;Act 4

15. "Addicted To Love"
16. "The Best"
17. "What's Love Got to Do with It"
18. "Proud Mary"

;Encore

19. "Nutbush City Limits"
20. "Unfinished Sympathy"

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1. "Whatever You Want"
2. "Do What You Do"
3. "River Deep – Mountain High"
4. "Missing You"
5. "In Your Wildest Dreams"

;Act 2

6. "GoldenEye"
7. "Private Dancer"

;Act 3

8. "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)"
9. "Let's Stay Together"
10. "I Can't Stand the Rain"
11. "Undercover Agent for the Blues"
12. "Steamy Windows"
13. "Giving It Up for Your Love"
14. "Better Be Good to Me"

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15. "Addicted to Love"
16. "The Best"
17. "What's Love Got to Do with It"
18. "Proud Mary"

;Encore

19. "Nutbush City Limits"
20. "On Silent Wings"

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• During performances in Paris (May 1996), Turner performed "Unfinished Symphony" with Bruce Willis and his band, "The Accelerators".
• During the performances in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Turner performed "Something Beautiful Remains" for the concert filming.

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;Cancellations and rescheduled shows

;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances

:{{note label|TOTM|A|A}} This concert is a part of Festival Ischgl/Top of the Mountain Concert

• List of highest-grossing concert tours

{{reflist}}

• [http://www.tinaturnerfanclub.eu/tours/wildest_dreams_tour.html Wildest Dreams 1996–1997]
• [http://www.stufish.com/tina-turner/goldeneye/reality.html WDT Stage Concept and Design]

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