Remembering the late queen of rock n' roll.
Door
joe lynch,Stephen Dew,Kate Bain,Andre Unterberger,Kate Atkinson,Paul Green
There are many overused (and misused) superlatives applied to beloved musicians after their deaths, but when it comes to calling Tina Turner the Queen of Rock n' Roll, that's just a fact.
Tina Turner sang with a sharp authenticity and unbridled exuberance unmatched in the 1960s. She taught Mick Jagger how to dance, inspired everyone from David Bowie to Beyoncé, and made her final career comeback in the 1980s, when her box office breakthroughprivate dancethe album catapulted the 40-year-old survivor to the top of the pop world.
As described in the 1993 biopic starring Angela BassettWhat does love have to do with itTurner's life was not easy. She grew up in rural Tennessee, started singing with future husband Ike Turner when she was just a teenager and suffered from his abusive and controlling behavior for years before finally running away and going it alone. His solo success was not immediate. After years of hard work, closed doors and missed calls, she made an incredible career comeback in the 1980s that in many ways remains the gold standard for any rock or pop star supposedly too old to write songs.
In honor of the life and work of an inimitable icon, we rounded up 15 of Tina Turner's best songs. Although it contains many chart hits - including "What's Love Got to Do With It," her #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 - this is not a chart-based list, but an editorial one. It includes songs she released during her pioneering career as part of Ike & Tina Turner, as well as solo classics.
"Golden Eye" (1995)
With Pierce Brosnan taking over the role of 007 after the dwindling return of films starring Timothy Dalton, James Bond made a cultural comeback almost as impressive as Tina's - so it was only natural that she graced the franchise with her determination and presence in this film . Brassy, title trackgolden eye, co-written by Bono and The Edge. He might hold back a touch—just playing with the punches, if you will—but still get the kill in the end.- Joe Lynch
"Typical Male", nº 2 no Hot 100 (1986.)
Turner's comeback in the '80s was surprising for a number of reasons, not least the fact that in a world focused on female age (yes, not much has changed) she climbed the charts at 40 while still flaunting her sexuality without remorse . and self-confidence. -own. In the smash hit "Typical Man," with Phil Collins on drums, she uses her wiles to "tip the scales in her favor" on an idiot lawyer who is simply "a typical man, a typical man."– J Lynch
(Video) 15 Tina Turner Hits In 1 Min"The Sour Queen" (1975)
Regardless of your feelings about Ken Russell's approach to the 1975 rock opera musical, there's more.tommie, Tina Turner gave a spectacular performance in the film. The Who's original version is surprisingly decent for a song called "The Acid Queen" - a fault thankfully corrected by Turner's rather shrill, menacing speech.– J Lynch
"Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter" van Ike & Tina Turner (1971.)
The B-side to the duo's iconic cover of "Proud Mary", this song - written by Tina's sister Aillene Bullock - is an angry move by a "dirty old man" masking his intentions with tiresome "heaven and glory" laments. Over relentless, piercing percussion and a reverberating bass line, Tina slowly but surely works her way through the creepy old coot's flaws before the chorus' gloriously playful farewell smashes it to pieces like it's just a mosquito pestering her arm.– J Lynch
"River Deep - Mountain High", od Ikea i Tine Turner, br. 88 od Hot 100 (1966.)
Hardly the dominant hit that producer Phil Spector had hoped for, "River Deep - Mountain High" is nonetheless a bright, clear gem in his extensive back catalog. True to the song's title, Turner's voice comes from deep in his chest one moment before soaring into the upper register the next. And it takes a professional like Tina to sing lines about loving a grown man "like I loved that rag doll" with a tear in her voice and make you believe it.– J Lynch
"It's Gonna Work Out Fine", de Ike & Tina Turner, nº 14 no Hot 100 (1961.)
Ike and Tina saw and picked up Mickey and Sylvia's "Love Is Strange," which became one of their best rock classics, a lovely back-and-forth over a thick-knob Southern groove. Tina's ability to stay guttural and visceral without being dramatically distracting was unmatched as she sang to the less-than-committed Ike, "If your love is half true / Like the love I give you / Oh baby, I think it's will work okay ." Bad news for the lady. Anna Mae about it, unfortunately, but the horrors of the couple's denouement do not undermine any of its insidious, stinking vitality.—Andrew Unterberger
"Break All the Rules", #74 na Hot 100 (1987.)
It was not a big hit like the previous single "What You Get Is What You See", the title trackBreak all the rules(his successful successorprivate dance) showed that Turner's blend of effortless cool and rock 'n' roll was unmatched in the '80s. While many rockers adhere to exhibitionist conventions, Turner - who broke almost every industry rule in suing pop stars in the '80s - had a far better motive for subverting expectations than most.– J Lynch
(Video) Tina Turner Greatest Hits Full Album - Tina Turner Best Songs Playlist"I Can't Stand the Rain" (1984)
On paper, Tina Turner's version of "I Can't Stand the Rain" shouldn't work—reimagining Memphis soul legend Ann Peebles' beloved R&B classic for a rock-inspired album seems like a daunting task for anyone. However, "Rain" showcases Turner's impressive range when she was at the top of her game, giving the song enough flavor to make it her own while encompassing all the pain and heartbreak in the soulful lyrics Peebles wrote, she explores. .-Stephen Daw
"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)", no. 2 on the Hot 100 (1985)
The mid-'80s turned into the first golden age of the power ballad on blockbuster soundtracks, and you had to know that Tina Turner was going to get her own on that front after her comeback. The strength and texture of his voice elevates this rather absurd anthem out of thirdsludi maxmovie — which Turner also starred in, by the way — into something truly exciting and resonant whose ties to the film can be forgotten as long as you ignore the mention of "Thunderdome" in the chorus. And if you think of the whole thing as a response to 'Holding Out for a Hero' from 1980s music diva Bonnie Tyler, even better.– A. Unterberger
"Nutbush City Limits", vrata Ike & Tina Turner, b. 22 on the Hot 100 (1973)
Driven by a warm, swampy guitar riff, playful bassline and booming horns, "Nutbush City Limits" - written by Tina herself - is a funky take that evokes nostalgia for her rural Tennessee childhood, from church to home. "horse city".– J Lynch
"Better be good to me", no. 5 of the Hot 100 (1984)
Amidst the turmoil of Turner's historic comeback withprivate dance, "Better Be Good To Me" definitely proved that the reign of the queen of rock n' roll would not be short. Giving Tina her second consecutive top 10 hit on BillboardThe Hot 100, sparkling rock ballad (originally recorded by the British rock group Spider in 1981) is a shining example of the star's exceptional vocal talent - even through ornate guitar riffs, Turner "won" the audience with his unique and emotive voice. And as a survivor of an abusive marriage, Turner makes it clear that while she is open to love, her hard-won independence and self-esteem will not be compromised.– S. Daw
"The best", no. 15 years of the Hot 100 (1989)
It's right in the chorus: Tina Turner was simply 'The Best'. To thisForeign affairssingle — which has become a signature song for Turner despite being first recorded by Bonnie Tyler — she sings about an unrequited love interest, adding insatiable desire to the mischievous lyrics. "If you come to me / give me everything I need," she growls, infusing her vocals with a deep love and wonder that this beat sends straight into the air.– Katie Atkinson
"Proud Mary", Ike & Tina Turner, b. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 (1971.)
Yes, it's technically a Creedence Clearwater Revival song, but Turner more or less claimed ownership when he first covered the Southern-style showstopper in 1971. starting slowly - "we like to do things nice and easy every now and then" - before the roof inevitably blows off, because "somehow we never seem to do anything nice and easy".— Katie Bain
(Video) T.i.n.a T.u.r.n.e.r Greatest Hits ~ Top 100 Artists To Listen in 2023"Private Dancer", no. 7 no Hot 100 (1984)
Tina's version of Mark Knopfler's "Private Dancer" featured one of her most subtle and hidden vocals. In both the song and the Brian Grant-directed video, she plays a disillusioned "taxi dancer," a woman who dances with strangers for money. He looks tired and defeated as the song begins, but gradually gathers strength. Dire Straits intended the song for their 1982 albumlove above gold, but Knopfler thought it was wrong for a man and passed it on to Turner. Thank goodness, because Turner's recording ranks among the best of all time – and that's saying something.– Paulo Verde
"What's love got to do with it", no. 1 on the Hot 100 (1984)
Tina Turner didn't even want to record "What's Love Got To Do With It" when her manager suggested the song, she said in a 2021 documentary.Tinathat she found the song "terrible". But the slow burn of synthpop would inevitably lead to a change of heart as it became the biggest song of her career. Turner walked a fine line between love and hate in high heels, embodying the longing and disdain that comes with the need of a heart when the heart can finally break. He topped the Hot 100 for three weeks, won three Grammys and earned a title in his 1993 biopic. This anthem of resilience became the key song of his unparalleled career.– K. Bain
Receive weekly summaries straight to your inbox
To register
Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about?
report on
Visit Billboard Pro for music business newsFAQs
15 Best Tina Turner Songs? ›
"What's Love Got To Do With It" led all of the legend's songs in activity.
What was Tina Turner biggest hit? ›"What's Love Got To Do With It" led all of the legend's songs in activity.
Did Tina Turner have any number one hits? ›It spawned a string of hit singles, including "What's Love Got to Do with It", which still stands as Turner's biggest hit, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks.
What was Tina Turner's first solo hit? ›On September 1, 1984, Tina Turner had her first solo number one single in the United States with “What's Love Got To Do With It.” The record, expressing a woman's desire for erotic connection without romantic attachments, would go on to earn a Grammy for Record of the Year in 1985.
What Tina Turner album is the best on? ›Tina Turner achieved one of the biggest pop comebacks ever back in 1984, when her Private Dancer album made her one of the world's biggest stars. At that stage, perhaps only Michael Jackson and Madonna could beat her in the popularity stakes.
What year was Tina Turner the best? › Who has the most number one hit songs ever? ›The Beatles have tallied the most No. 1 hits in the 61-year history of the Hot 100, with 20. Their closest competitor is Mariah Carey, with 18.
Who has the most number 1 hits ever? ›The Beatles have the most No. 1 hits of all time: 20. Though unclear for how long, the Beatles still reign supreme as the artist with the most No. 1 songs of all time.
What is the longest number one hits? ›"Old Town Road" holds the record for the longest stretch at No. 1 with 19 weeks. It also became the fastest song in history to be certified diamond. "The Box" charted at No.
What is one of Tina Turner's most famous song? ›
- “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” (1985) ...
- “Sleepless” (1962) ...
- “Unfinished Sympathy” (1996) ...
- “Overnight Sensation” (1986) ...
- “River Deep, Mountain High” (1966) ...
- “I Don't Wanna Fight” (1993) ...
- “The Best” (1989)
Turner was 69 at the time of her last concert, but Andrew Curphey, from Widnes, recalled the her tireless performance. He remembered her rushing across the stage in high heels and said: "She was just such a physical performer, she filled that stage.
Has Tina Turner had a stroke? ›The same year she married her second husband, Tina Turner was hit by a stroke she compared to a “lightning bolt”, which also robbed her of her voice.
Who wrote the best Tina Turner? › Who first sang the best? ›"The Best" was co-written by Mike Chapman and Holly Knight, and first offered to Paul Young, who declined. Bonnie Tyler was the first artist to record it.
How much did Tina sell her music for? ›Tina Turner sold her entire music catalog for an estimated $50 million before she died.
What was Tina Turner's signature song? ›One of the best-charting songs of all-time, it's hard to start a Tina Turner list with anything other than 1984's "What's Love Got to Do with It." Penned by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, but brought to life through Turner's evocative, raspy vocal performance, the song won three Grammys and remains a radio staple even ...
What was Tina Turner's comeback song? ›Tina Turner completes her comeback as "What's Love Got To Do With It" hits #1 in America.
What nationality is Tina Turner? › Who wrote The Best song ever? ›Did Tina Turner ride the horse in The Best? ›
Tina Turner performs "The Best" in a dark desert amidst flashing white lights. She also rides a black horse.
Can Tina Turner ride a horse? ›Tina has been an equestrian rider for over 40 years, competing at youth international competitions in Virginia and around the Toronto area and working with horses in Kentucky, New Zealand and Australia as well as in her home town of Oakville, Ontario.
What is the No. 1 song of all time? ›According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.
Has anyone ever had all top 10 songs? ›Taylor Swift has once again made music history by claiming every single top 10 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart at once. No other artist has ever held all 10 spots at the same time, according to Billboard.
What is the biggest selling one hit wonder? ›| # | ARTIST | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Del Rio | 1996 |
| 2 | Soft Cell | 1986 |
| 3 | Dexy's Midnight Runners | 1983 |
| 4 | Right Said Fred | 1991 |
Top-selling artists worldwide as of 2022
Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units.
Mariah Carey (USA) has topped the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on 19 different occasions.
What is the best-selling album of all time? ›Michael Jackson's Thriller, estimated to have sold 70 million copies worldwide, is the best-selling album ever. Jackson also currently has the highest number of albums on the list with five, Celine Dion has four, while the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Madonna and Whitney Houston each have three.
Who had 7 consecutive #1 hits? ›1's. With the release of her single "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" in early '88, Whitney Houston set the record as the only artist ever to reach the milestone of seven consecutive No. 1 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100.
What is #1 Hot 100 song of all time? ›More Stories by Gary Trust. The Weeknd's “Blinding Lights” shines brightest among the nearly 30,000 titles ever to hit the Billboard Hot 100 over the chart's 63-year history, as the single, released in November 2019, is the newly crowned No. 1 on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs recap.
What was the first number 1 hits? ›
The first number-one song of the Billboard Hot 100 was "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson, on August 4, 1958.
Is Tina Turner in the Music Hall of Fame? ›Known as the “queen of rock 'n' roll,” she is among the roughly two dozen artists to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice—once as a duo with her ex-husband, Ike Turner, in 1991, and then again as a solo act in 2021.
How old is Tina Turner? › Does Tina Turner have a greatest hits album? ›Tina Turner Greatest Hits 1994.
What year did Tina Turner stop touring? ›Tina retired in 2007 after her last tour, telling Gayle King in June 2019, “I got on that plane … I took a deep breath, and I said, 'It's over.' I really felt like it's over. And I'm glad it's over.
How many times did Tina Turner marry? ›Tina was actually married twice. Her first husband, Ike Turner Sr., was her singing partner when she first launched her career. Tina and Ike got married in 1962 and divorced in 1978. Tina has spoken openly about the abuse she experienced during her relationship with her ex-husband.
Did Tina Turner stop singing? ›Turner announced her retirement in 2000, a year after releasing her final solo album, Twenty Four Seven, though she would return to the stage in 2008, performing at the Grammy awards with Beyoncé, and for a final tour to mark 50 years of her career. That was conclusively the end.
Has Tina Turner ever been married? › What did Ike Turner died from? ›Addicted to cocaine for at least 15 years, Turner was convicted of drug offenses and served 18 months in prison. After his release in 1991, he relapsed in 2004, dying of a drug overdose in 2007.
How did Tina Turner lose her son? ›Tina Turner's son Ronnie died at age 62 from colon cancer
Update: On May 24, 2023, it was confirmed that legendary singer Tina Turner had died at age 83. Her passing came less than six months after the death of her son, Ronnie Turner.
Who owns Tina Turner's music? ›
The 81-year-old performer sold her music rights to German music company BMG, according to a Wednesday statement. The deal includes recordings, writings and Turner's name and likeness, spanning across the work of 10 studio albums, soundtracks and other compilations.
Who owns Tina Turner songs? ›Tina Turner sold the rights to her music catalogue, including hits like The Best and Nutbush City Limits, to music publishing company BMG. The deal also sees BMG acquire the rights to Turner's name, image, and likeness for future sponsorship and merchandising deals.
What song did Dolly Parton wrote for Tina Turner? ›Dolly Parton Wrote A Song On Tina Turner's Debut Solo Album 'Tina Turns the Country On!' Called “There'll Always Be Music” Whiskey Riff.
Who is the most popular sing in the world? ›Abel Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, is statistically the most popular musician on the planet, and no one else even comes close. The 33-year-old Canadian singer's success has seen him set two new Guinness World Records titles: Most monthly listeners on Spotify – 111.4 million (as of 20 March 2023)
Who was the number 1 singer? ›BTS currently holds the record for most consecutive weeks at number one with 180. Justin Bieber has spent 163 weeks at number one on the Billboard Social 50. Taylor Swift have spent 28 weeks at number one, the most by any female artist.
What was Tina Turner's biggest concert? ›She also set one astounding concert-attendance record that many people might not be aware of. On January 16, 1988, Turner performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How rich is Tina? ›Tina Turner's net worth in 2023 was estimated at $250 million.
Does Tina Turner have rights to her music? ›Legendary singer Tina Turner has sold the rights to her music catalog to music publishing company BMG, the New York Daily News reports.
How old was Tina Turner when she did Mad Max? ›In early 1983, a then-forty-three-year-old Turner was in the midst of a prolonged downturn in her career.
How much did Tina Turner sell for? ›Turner sold her entire catalog to the music company BMG in 2021 for an estimated $50 million. Rolling Stone reported that the deal Turner struck with the German music company included her recordings and writings as well as her name and likeness.
How much money did Tina Turner make? ›
After selling more than 100 million records worldwide, the Proud Mary star is believed to have amassed a staggering estimated net worth of $250 million. In addition to her glittering music career, Turner also appeared on the big screen in Tommy (1975), Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) and Last Action Hero (1993).
Who is Tina most famous? ›Tina Turner is the most famous person named Tina.
Did Tina Turner shave her head for Mad Max? ›The late Tina Turner was billed as "Aunty Entity", but nowhere in the film does anyone call her that. She's always referred to as just Aunty. The late Tina Turner had to shave her head for her wig to fit properly. She reportedly had no problem with that.
How heavy was Tina Turner's dress in Mad Max? ›“Aunty Entity, played by Tina Turner in Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, wore a steel mail dress in the movie. The dress weighed more than 121 pounds (or 55 kilograms)!”
How much did Tina Turner's dress weigh in Thunderdome? ›Tina Turner on wearing a 79-pound dress in “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.”
Who owns the rights to Tina Turner songs? ›Tina Turner has sold the rights to her music catalogue spanning six decades, including hits such as What's Love Got to Do With It, and Private Dancer, to the music publishing company BMG.
Who owns the rights to Tina Turner music? ›The 81-year-old performer sold her music rights to German music company BMG, according to a Wednesday statement. The deal includes recordings, writings and Turner's name and likeness, spanning across the work of 10 studio albums, soundtracks and other compilations.
Who inherits Tina Turner fortune? ›It should be remembered that her two sons died. One of them in 2018, Craig Raimond, who committed suicide at the age of 59. The other in 2022, Ronnie Renelle Turner, died of cancer. Tina has therefore chosen to leave her wealth to her two other adopted children and her widower, Bach.
Who inherits Tina Turner? ›Who owns the rights to Tina Turner? Turner sold her rights to her solo music to BMG Rights Management in 2021.
Who will get Tina Turner's estate? ›While it has not been revealed who will inherit her fortune, it is assumed that she will leave the majority, if not all, to her husband of 10 years. The couple dated for 27 years before they tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Switzerland in 2013.
What was the reason Tina Turner died? ›
The Grammy-winning "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" died Wednesday at 83. The cause of death for Tina Turner, who died Wednesday at 83, has been confirmed. Representatives for the “Queen of Rock 'n' Roll” told The Daily Mail on Thursday that Turner died from natural causes.
How old was Tina Turner on her last tour? ›Turner was 69 at the time of her last concert, but Andrew Curphey, from Widnes, recalled the her tireless performance. He remembered her rushing across the stage in high heels and said: "She was just such a physical performer, she filled that stage.