Proud Mary: The Best of Ike & Tina Turner cover

Proud Mary: The Best of Ike & Tina Turner

Ike & Tina Turner · 1991

73 min · 25 tracks · funk · R&B · rock & roll

A vibrant tapestry of rhythm and blues, funk, and rock showcasing the raw energy of Ike and Tina Turner.

Why this album works

This compilation not only celebrates the duo's rich catalog but also reignited interest in their work, leading to new audiences discovering their hits. The album includes timeless classics such as 'Proud Mary,' which remains a staple in popular culture and has been covered by numerous artists across genres.
Best for
wave-like pacing with energy shifts sing-along anthems for gatherings cathartic dance floor moments
Context
Released in 1991, this compilation album came during a resurgence of interest in Ike & Tina Turner's music, long after their peak in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It serves as a retrospective of their influential career, highlighting their dynamic performances and vocal synergy, particularly following Tina's solo success in the '80s post-divorce.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Fool in Love 2:52
  • 2 I Idolize You 2:50
  • 3 I'm Jealous 2:12
  • 4 It's Gonna Work Out Fine 3:02
  • 5 Poor Fool 2:33
  • 6 Tra La La La La 2:40
  • 7 You Should'a Treated Me Right 3:38
  • 8 Come Together 3:40
  • 9 Honky Tonk Women 3:09
  • 10 I Want to Take You Higher Standout 2:52
  • 11 Workin' Together 3:32
  • 12 Proud Mary Standout 4:57
  • 13 Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter 2:34
  • 14 Ooh Poo Pah Doo 3:35
  • 15 I'm Yours (Use Me Anyway You Wanna) 2:51
  • 16 Up in Heah 3:04
  • 17 River Deep - Mountain High Standout 3:27
  • 18 Nutbush City Limits 2:58
  • 19 Sweet Rhode Island Red 3:16
  • 20 Sexy Ida (Part 1) 2:29
  • 21 Sexy Ida (Part 2) 3:02
  • 22 Baby - Get It On 3:11
  • 23 Acid Queen 3:09
  • 24 1970 Liberty Turner (Radio Spot) 0:53
  • 25 Come Together (Radio Spot) 0:30

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