Revered as one of the most explosive duos in R&B history, Ike and Tina Turner’s equally explosive personal saga has almost overshadowed their incendiary music. Though the duo recorded an impeccable string of blistering rock-funk such as “A Fool in Love”, “Nutbush City Limits”, the Phil Spector-produced “River Deep Mountain High” as well as numerous covers that frequently surpassed the originals, one jam kills ‘em all – their powerful rendition of CCR’s “Proud Mary”. Opening with an impossibly sultry spoken word monologue, their version detonates into the ultimate no-holds barred horn-driven throw down. Live, Tina and The Ikettes’ dance moves were just as fiercely frenetic. Ike and Tina’s version earned them a Grammy and was inducted (along with the duo) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Official Tina Turner Website
Official Ike Turner Website
Ike & Tina on AllMusic.com
History of Rock.com entry on Ike & Tina Turner
Funky 16 Corners post on Ike & Tina
Tina Turner performing with Ann-Margaret in a 1975 TV Special
What’s Love Got To Do With It? on IMDB