The most famous example, of course, is the one she and Ike reimagined. The word “cover” seems to be too reverent, Resurrection of Creedence Clearwatermid-tempo Southern rocker “Proud Mary”. The 1970 recording opens with Turner’s declaration that, no matter what the audience wants, “We never do anything nice and easy.” She then warns, as if the galloping tempo change in the middle of the song would otherwise have been too shocking. Rough finish. That’s how we do Proud Mary. “
That was also the spirit behind her versions of “Help!,” “Come Together,” and “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window.” a bit She actively tinafied Beatles songs. led zeppelin and rolling stone Louis Louie was also treated, but so was “Louis Louie”, a sultry, little-known performance, which was not made by me but is available on louielouie.net It was called the following in a blog that I put together”). “One of Louie Louie’s key recordings!” Emphasize in all caps. that’s amen.
Tina Turner was an astounding once-in-a-lifetime musical influence, but it doesn’t need to be said. Let her talk in this playlist. And she’ll let my colleague Wesley Morris, who wrote the appraisal fit for a queen, do some of the work. no one will buy it The material made her seem invulnerable. During the 70 years she has been making music, everything has been burning inside her. that energy.It’s hot from Her legs, thighs, hands, arms, shoulders, hair, mouth. “
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1. “Come with me”
Released as a single in December 1969, just two months after The Beatles’ own version, this soulful take on the lead track of “Abbey Road” showcases Turner’s vocal harshness and melodic control. is shown. (listen on youtube)
2. “Honky Tonk Women”
In late 1969, Ike and Tina toured with the Rolling Stones. The opening gig will forever be remembered for the unforgettable scene in the documentary Gimme Shelter where Turner unleashes the transcendent “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.” Around the time of the tour, the duo began performing their own revamped version of “Honky Tonk Women,” in which Tina flipped the title character from object to subject. Mick Jagger was less known for writing nuanced female characters, especially in Stones songs about sexual conquest (“Some Girls,” Well) But here, Tina brilliantly turns mildly chauvinistic material into an impassioned call for equal partnership. “I’m a Honky Tonk Woman,” she sings starvingly. “Give me the Honky Tonk Man.” (listen on youtube)
