Tina was a huge influence on my musical tastes, right back from Nutbush City Limits in 1973, and I followed her from then, loving her skillful meld of rock and soul and fascinated by her style, energy and phenomenal performances.
For my 40th, I became Tina at a fancy-dress Halloween party - ran 3 miles, 3 times a week for 3 months to get the legs for it! A couple of my friends bought me a session at Olan Mills and this was the result - nowhere near a match, but I had great fun doing it.
She touched a lot of people's lives, and inspired many women to stand up for themselves, but more than anything, she brought us joy. Rest in peace, Tina - we love you.
In time-honoured tradition, here's my Tina Turner top thirteen.
1. Private Dancer – 1984
2. What’s Love Got to Do with It? – 1984
3. (Simply) The Best – 1989
4. We Don’t Need Another Hero – 1985
5. Nutbush City Limits – 1973
6. Addicted to Love – 1988
7. Steamy Windows – 1989
8. Better be Good to Me – 1984
9. Let’s Stay Together – 1983
10. Proud Mary – 1993
11. Way of the World – 1991
12. Golden Eye – 1995
13. When the Heartache is Over – 1999
She also made a bunch of duets with some awesome superstars:
• It Takes Two (with Rod Stewart) – 1990
• Tonight (with David Bowie) – 1984
• It’s Only Love (with Bryan Adams) – 1985
• In Your Wildest Dreams (with Barry White) – 1996
• On Silent Wings (with Sting) – 1996
• Tearing Us Apart (with Eric Clapton) – 1987
• River Deep Mountain High (with Ike Turner) – 1966
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