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Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee, and began her remarkable career singing in local clubs in St. Louis, Missouri. Her powerful voice quickly caught the attention of Ike Turner, who featured her prominently in his band. Under Ike’s management, Tina rose to fame as part of the duo Ike & Tina Turner, delivering energetic performances and hits like “Proud Mary” and “River Deep – Mountain High.”
Together, Ike and Tina Turner released numerous albums and achieved significant commercial success in the 1960s and early 1970s. However, the partnership ended due to Ike’s abusive behavior, leading Tina to launch a courageous and celebrated solo career. After a challenging start, she achieved global stardom with her 1984 album, Private Dancer, featuring massive hits such as “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” which earned her multiple Grammy Awards including Record of the Year.
Over her extensive career, Tina Turner released ten solo studio albums, including notable titles like Break Every Rule (1986) and Foreign Affair (1989), consistently demonstrating her versatility and emotional depth. Her powerful performances earned her the title “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and her energetic stage presence captivated audiences worldwide, establishing her as a legendary live performer.
Throughout her career, Turner produced numerous hit singles beyond “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” including “Better Be Good to Me,” “Private Dancer,” “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome),” and “The Best.” These songs became staples on radio and solidified her iconic status. Her powerful voice and relentless charisma garnered critical acclaim and widespread admiration.
Turner’s legacy is reflected in her impressive list of accolades. She won twelve Grammy Awards, including eight competitive Grammys and a Lifetime Achievement Award. She was inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first alongside Ike Turner in 1991, and later as a solo artist in 2021, recognizing her groundbreaking achievements and influential role in music history.
In addition to her musical accomplishments, Tina Turner ventured into acting with notable roles, most famously in the 1985 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, for which she also performed the hit song “We Don’t Need Another Hero.” Her compelling stage presence and natural acting talent further showcased her versatility and expanded her influence into other realms of entertainment.
Beyond entertainment, Tina Turner became widely respected for her personal resilience and courage in overcoming domestic abuse. She openly shared her story through her autobiography, I, Tina, which was later adapted into the successful biopic film What’s Love Got to Do with It, further cementing her role as a powerful advocate and inspirational figure.
In her later years, Turner dedicated considerable effort to humanitarian causes, notably advocating for victims of domestic violence and promoting various charitable initiatives worldwide. Her resilience, generosity, and openness about her life challenges resonated deeply with fans, earning her profound respect and admiration far beyond her musical contributions.
Turner officially retired from performing in 2009 following a farewell tour but continued to engage with audiences through her writings and documentaries, such as the acclaimed 2021 documentary Tina, which provided an intimate look at her life, legacy, and lasting impact on popular culture.
Tina Turner’s death in 2023 prompted an outpouring of tributes from artists and fans worldwide, reaffirming her lasting legacy. She is celebrated as one of the most influential and groundbreaking female artists in music history, admired for her remarkable voice, electrifying stage presence, and inspiring life story, leaving an indelible mark on generations of musicians and fans alike.
Complete List Of Tina Turner Songs From A to Z
- 1984 – Private Dancer – 1984
- Absolutely Nothing’s Changed – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Acid Queen – Acid Queen – 1975
- Afterglow – Break Every Rule – 1986
- All Kinds Of People – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- All The Woman – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Ask Me How I Feel – Foreign Affair – 1989
- A Woman In A Man’s World – Rough – 1978
- Baby – Get It On – Acid Queen – 1975
- Backstabbers – Love Explosion – 1979
- Back Where You Started – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Bayou Song – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- Be Tender With Me Baby – Foreign Affair – 1989
- Better Be Good To Me – Private Dancer – 1984
- The Best – Foreign Affair – 1989
- The Bitch Is Back – Rough – 1978
- Bootsey Whitelaw – Acid Queen – 1975
- Break Every Rule – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Confidential – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Dancing In My Dreams – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Don’t Leave Me This Way – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Don’t Talk Now – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- Do What You Do – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Earthquake & Hurricane – Rough – 1978
- Falling – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Falling Like Rain – Foreign Affair – 1989
- Fire Down Below – Rough – 1978
- Fool For Your Love – Love Explosion – 1979
- Foreign Affair – Foreign Affair – 1989
- Freedom To Stay – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- Fruits Of The Night – Rough – 1978
- Funny How Time Slips Away – Rough – 1978
- Girls – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Go Ahead – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Goldeneye – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Good Hearted Woman – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- He Belongs to Me – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- Help – Private Dancer – 1984
- Help Me Make It Through the Night – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- I Can See For Miles – Acid Queen – 1975
- I Can’t Stand The Rain – Private Dancer – 1984
- I Don’t Wanna Lose You – Foreign Affair – 1989
- If It’s Alright With You – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- If This Is Our Last Time – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- If You Love Me (Let Me Know) – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- I’ll Be Thunder – Break Every Rule – 1986
- I Might Have Been Queen – Private Dancer – 1984
- I’m Moving On – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- In Your Wildest Dreams – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- I See Home – Love Explosion – 1979
- I Will Be There – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Just A Little Lovin’ (Early In The Morning) – Love Explosion – 1979
- Lay It Down – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- Let’s Spend The Night Together – Acid Queen – 1975
- Let’s Stay Together – Private Dancer – 1984
- Long Long Time – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- Look Me In The Heart – Foreign Affair – 1989
- Love Explosion – Love Explosion – 1979
- Lovin’ Him Was Easier – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- Missing You – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Music Keeps Me Dancin’ – Love Explosion – 1979
- Night Time Is The Right Time – Rough – 1978
- Not Enough Romance – Foreign Affair – 1989
- On Silent Wings – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- On The Radio – Love Explosion – 1979
- Overnight Sensation – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Paradise Is Here – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Pick Me Tonight – Acid Queen – 1975
- Private Dancer – Private Dancer – 1984
- Rockin’ And Rollin’ – Acid Queen – 1975
- Root, Toot Undisputable Rock ‘N Roller – Rough – 1978
- Show Some Respect – Private Dancer – 1984
- Sometimes When We Touch – Rough – 1978
- Something Beautiful Remains – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Soul Deep – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- Stand By Your Man – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- Steamy Windows – Foreign Affair – 1989
- Steel Claw – Private Dancer – 1984
- Sunset On Sunset – Love Explosion – 1979
- Talk To My Heart – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- The Love That Lights Our Way – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- There’ll Always Be Music – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- Thief Of Hearts – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Till The Right Man Comes Along – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You – Tina Turns the Country On! – 1974
- Twenty Four Seven – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Two People – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Typical Male – Break Every Rule – 1986
- Undercover Agent For The Blues – Foreign Affair – 1989
- Under My Thumb – Acid Queen – 1975
- Unfinished Sympathy – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- Viva La Money – Rough – 1978
- We Had It All – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- Whatever You Need – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Whatever You Want – Wildest Dreams – 1996
- What’s Love Got To Do With It – Private Dancer – 1984
- What You Get Is What You See – Break Every Rule – 1986
- When The Heartache Is Over – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- Whole Lotta Love – Acid Queen – 1975
- Without You – Twenty Four Seven – 1999
- The Woman I’m Supposed To Be – Rough – 1978
- You Ain’t Woman Enough To Take My Man – Good Hearted Woman – 1979
- You Can’t Stop Me Loving You – Foreign Affair – 1989
- You Got What I’m Gonna Get – Love Explosion – 1979
- You Know Who (Is Doing You Know What) – Foreign Affair – 1989
Albums
Tina Turns the Country On! (1974): 10 songs
Acid Queen (1975): 9 songs
Rough (1978): 11 songs
Love Explosion (1979): 9 songs
Good Hearted Woman (1979): 10 songs
Private Dancer (1984): 10 songs
Break Every Rule (1986): 11 songs
Foreign Affair (1989): 12 songs
Wildest Dreams (1996): 12 songs
Twenty Four Seven (1999): 11 songs
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