Tina Turner: main career songs

Tina Turner, who died on Wednesday, the 24th, at the age of 83, left us a great musical repertoire. Her career had three phases: first as a partner with her ex-husband, Ike Turner and then followed a solo career in rock in the 70s and later in pop in the 80s.

Here are some songs to remember from the queen of rock & roll:

“A Fool in Love” (1960)

Range of the time Ike and Tina Turner they were a duo. The couple played together in bars and clubs in the small town of St. Louis in Missouri. The lyrics tell about a woman suffering, but as a singer she is in charge of the situation, conveying her feeling with strident notes, a mix of blues and gospel.

“It’s Gonna Work Out Fine”(1961)

the marriage of Tina and Ike had some turmoil, however, the track deals with the romantic side of the couple.

“River Deep, Mountain High”(1966)

Phil Spector once heard Ike and Tina Turner singing in a Hollywood club and fell in love with Tina’s voice, he had the song “River Deep, Mountain High” and I wanted Tina sing it, but forbade the participation of Ike.

“Funkier Than a Mosquita’s Tweeter” (1970)

Written by Alline Bullockolder sister of Tina, also tells about the relationship of Tina with Ikeand it reflects well how turbulent their relationship was.

“Nutbush City Limits” (1973)

Written by Tinais a mixture of rock, soul and country, expresses the nuances of his relationship with Ike“a perfect marriage of rural and urban, country girl and city hustler, Tina and Ike”.

The full playlist is available on Spotify from Rolling Stone USA.