Anna Mae Bullock (November 26, 1939 - May 24, 2023), known by her stage name Tina Turner, was a singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career had spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Born and raised in the Southeastern United States. She began her musical career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name "Little Ann". Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in 1960 as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success followed with a string of notable hits credited to the duo, including "A Fool in Love", "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966), "Proud Mary" (1971) and "Nutbush City Limits" (1973), a song which she herself wrote. In her autobiography, I, Tina, she revealed several instances of severe domestic abuse against her by Ike Turner prior to their 1976 split and subsequent 1978 divorce. Raised as a Baptist, she melded her faith with Buddhism in 1971, crediting the religion and its spiritual chant of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo for helping her to endure during difficult times. (read more on wikipedia)
Links To Peel[]
As a fan of Ike Turner's work, Peel would often play tracks from him, including his collaboration with his then wife Tina Turner. Peel rarely played any of Tina's solo material in the 80's and beyond, as her music was more into AOR and pop orientation. In 1983, Martyn Ware & Glenn Gregory of Heaven 17 helped relaunch the singer's career by producing her hit cover of Al Green's ‘Let’s Stay Together’.[1]
Shows Played[]
Ike & Tina Turner - Too much woman for a henpecked man
- 1969
- 30 March 1969 (& Ike Turner): I've Been Loving You Too Long (album - Outta Season) Blue Thumb BTS 5
- 1970
- 26 September 1970 (& Ike Turner): Too Much Woman (For A Henpecked Man) (LP - Come Together) Liberty LBS 83350
- 10 October 1970 (& Ike Turner): It Ain’t Right (Lovin To Be Lovin) (LP - Come Together) Liberty LBS 83350
- 1972
- 14 March 1972: What Ya Don't See Is Better Yet (LP - 'Nuff Said) United Artists
- 1974
- 24 September 1974: Sexy Ida (7" - Sexy Ida (Part One)) United Artists
- 1978
- 13 June 1978 (& Ike Turner): Goodbye, So Long (v/a album - Blue Collar (Music From The Original Motion Picture Score)) MCA MCF 2836
- 1984
- 26 September 1984: Prancing (album – Tough Enough) Liberty EG 2602511
- 07 October 1984 (BFBS): The Groove (album – Tough Enough) Liberty EG 2602511
- 1985
- 15 February 1985 (Round Table): I Can't Stand The Rain (7") Capitol
- 1997
- 15 April 1997: Prancin'
- 2000
- 07 June 2000 (& Ike Turner): Goodbye, So Long (CD - The Kent Years) Kent
- 29 Jul 1966 (& Ike Turner): River Deep, Mountain High (6)
Top Of The Pops[]
- 12 July 1984 (TOTP): What's Love Got To Do With It?
See Also[]
- KMEN British Pop Top Ten
- Peel's 77 All Time Favourite Records List
- Singles Reviews
- Record Collection: Auction
- Record Collection: Auction (July 2025)