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Bundle Drum Sheet & Video – Tina Turner – We Don’t Need Another Hero

Artist : Tina Turner
song : We Don’t Need Another Hero
Album : Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome – 1985
Style – Tempo – Signature – Length : Pop – 99 – 4/4 – 4:12
Musician : Charlie Morgan
pages : 2
Version : Album
Level : Intermediate

Released in 1985 as the theme song for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” became one of Tina Turner’s most iconic tracks — a soaring power ballad that combined cinematic drama with emotional power. For drum fans, it’s a brilliant example of how drums can be both subtle and monumental, supporting the epic narrative without overwhelming it.

The song was written by British pop masterminds Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, the same duo behind Turner’s massive hit “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” It was composed specifically for the Mad Max soundtrack, which Turner also starred in as the fierce Aunty Entity. The brief from the film’s producers was clear: create a track that captured the post-apocalyptic mood but also conveyed a deeper human message — one of hope, defiance, and survival.

Musically, the song is built around a slow, deliberate tempo that allows space for dynamics to breathe. The arrangement begins with sparse synth textures and gradually builds, layer by layer, into a sweeping chorus. For drummers, this song is a study in restraint and atmosphere. The drums, played by Charlie Morgan, is understated at first, with gated reverb giving the snare hits a dramatic, cinematic feel. The toms roll in like thunder before each chorus, setting a mood of tension and release.

What makes the drumming so effective is how it evolves with the song. Morgan doesn’t clutter the verses — he gives Turner’s voice room to shine. But when the chorus hits, the drums swell with purpose. The big gated snare, a hallmark of ’80s production, adds punch and drama without ever feeling heavy-handed. It’s the kind of beat that lifts the song while keeping the emotional core intact.

We Don’t Need Another Hero” was a standout moment in Turner’s Private Dancer Tour and later in her Break Every Rule world tour. It also became a staple in live performances tied to film award shows and charity concerts. The powerful drums always played a key part in delivering the song’s anthemic feel onstage, enhanced by full-band arrangements and backing choirs.

For drum enthusiasts, this track is a masterclass in emotional pacing — proof that sometimes, the most impactful grooves are the ones that build quietly, then hit with undeniable power.

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