Who put out the hit single "We Don't Need Another Hero" in 1985?

Tina Turner put out the hit single “We Don’t Need Another Hero” in 1985. The song, officially styled “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome),” was recorded for the soundtrack of the film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

Written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten, the dramatic pop-rock track connected directly to the film’s post-apocalyptic setting. Turner also appeared in the movie as Aunty Entity, the powerful ruler of Bartertown, making the single both a soundtrack performance and part of her acting role in the story.

The single was released in July 1985 after Turner’s successful 1984 album Private Dancer. It became one of her biggest hits, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three in the United Kingdom. It topped the charts in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, Spain, and Switzerland.

Some listeners shorten the title to “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” while the subtitle “Thunderdome” is often included in official references. That title variation does not change the performer: Tina Turner is the canonical answer.