The album was co-produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble and Hugh Padgham. Much of Bowie's creative process was the exact same as "Let's Dance". Many of the same personnel from "Let's Dance" and the Serious Moonlight tour returned for the "Tonight" sessions, with a few new additions. Like its predecessor, Bowie played no instruments on "Tonight", instead offering little creative input to the musicians during the sessions. Due to being devoid of new ideas from touring, only two new songs were solely written by Bowie. Three songs, including the title track, were covers of Iggy Pop songs, who was present during most of the sessions and co-writer on multiple tracks. The title track features singer Tina Turner.