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Simply the Best

Tina Turner · 1991

92 min · 23 tracks · country · funk · R&B

A celebration of resilience and empowerment wrapped in soaring melodies and passionate performances.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • celebratory, uplifting vibes
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations
  • passionate performance focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Simply the Best' was released in 1991, Tina Turner had experienced a remarkable career resurgence following her success with 'Private Dancer' in 1984. This album served as a culmination of her revival, featuring both classic hits and newer tracks that highlighted her vocal prowess and enduring appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Aretha Franklin· Janis Joplin· Chaka Khan

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Best 4:10
  • 2 Better Be Good to Me 3:40
  • 4 What’s Love Got to Do With It 3:50
  • 5 I Don’t Wanna Lose You 4:19
  • 6 Nutbush City Limits (The 90’s version) 3:44
  • 7 What You Get Is What You See 4:28
  • 8 Let’s Stay Together 3:39
  • 9 Addicted to Love (live) 5:04
  • 10 River Deep, Mountain High 3:40
  • 11 Steamy Windows 4:04
  • 12 Typical Male 4:17
  • 13 We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) 4:14
  • 14 Private Dancer 4:03
  • 15 Look Me in the Heart 3:41
  • 16 It Takes Two 4:13
  • 17 I Want You Near Me 3:53
  • 18 Way of the World 4:25
  • 19 Love Thing 4:28

Disc 2

  • 1 The Best 4:12
  • 2 I’m a Lady 3:24
  • 3 I Can’t Stand the Rain 3:44
  • 4 Be Tender With Me Baby 4:17
  • 5 Show Some Respect 3:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata