Tina Live
Tina Turner · 2009
74 min · 15 tracks · country music
A vibrant showcase of Tina Turner's powerhouse vocals, blending rock, soul, and R&B in a thrilling live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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What's Love Got to Do With It Start here — This track exemplifies Turner's iconic sound and lyrical depth, addressing themes of love with a blend of vulnerability and strength that resonates throughout the live performance.
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Proud Mary — The energetic reinterpretation of this classic showcases Turner's dynamic stage presence and vocal prowess, transforming the song into an unforgettable highlight of any concert.
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Simply the Best — This anthem serves as a testament to Turner's enduring appeal, with its uplifting message and powerful delivery making it a staple in her live repertoire.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Tina Live captures powerful performances but lacks a cohesive narrative across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Each track is arranged to build momentum, with the energy increasing towards the end of the set.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fiery vocal performances throughout
- dynamic energy for live settings
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- celebratory sing-alongs with friends
- emotional peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio recordings only
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Turner's continued vitality and connection with audiences in her later years.
- Themes
- 50th Anniversary Tour· live performance energy
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Tina Live captures Tina Turner during her resurgence as a live performer following her successful 1996 album, Wildest Dreams. This album was recorded during her 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her extensive career and re-establishing her as an enduring force in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Janis Joplin· Chaka Khan
Tracklist
- 1 Steamy Windows 4:25
- 2 River Deep, Mountain High 3:53
- 3 What You Get Is What You See 4:02
- 4 Better Be Good to Me 6:25
- 5 What's Love Got to Do With It Start here 3:39
- 6 Private Dancer 6:29
- 7 We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) 5:10
- 8 Let's Stay Together 4:07
- 9 Jumpin' Jack Flash 1:47
- 10 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It) 3:22
- 11 Goldeneye 4:07
- 12 Addicted to Love 4:53
- 13 Simply the Best 5:06
- 14 Proud Mary 9:51
- 15 Nutbush City Limits 7:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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