The podcast episode is a tribute to Tina Turner, known as the "Queen of Rock and Roll." Born on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee, Tina rose to fame as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner duo. After a successful career with Ike, Tina launched her solo career in 1973. She released several albums, including "Tina Turner" (1974), "Acid Queen" (1975), and "Private Dancer" (1984), which became a huge success.
The episode also talks about Tina's personal life, including her troubled marriage to Ike Turner and her rise to solo stardom. Tina's music style evolved over the years, incorporating rock, pop, and disco elements. She became known for her powerful voice, energetic live performances, and iconic songs like "What's Love Got to Do with It," "Proud Mary," and "The Best."
The episode also mentions Tina's seventh album, "Foreign Affair" (1989), which included the hit single "The Best." The song, originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler, was re-recorded by Tina with changes to the guitar solo and the addition of a saxophone solo. "The Best" became an international success, topping the charts in several countries and becoming one of Tina's signature songs.
The episode concludes with a tribute to Tina Turner's legacy, calling her one of the greatest singers of all time and a true rock and roll icon.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tina Turner was born on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, USA.
2. Tina Turner's parents were Zelma Priscila and Floyd Richard.
3. Tina Turner began singing in church as a child and helped her parents harvest cotton.
4. At 11, Tina's mother left her father due to an abusive relationship.
5. Tina's sister introduced her to nightclubs, where she first saw Ike Turner perform.
6. In 1957, Tina took the microphone and sang a ballad, becoming the lead singer of Ike's band.
7. Tina's first recording was in 1958 under the name "Little Ann."
8. In 1960, Tina and Ike released their first single, "A Fool in Love," which reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
9. Tina and Ike's relationship was troubled, with Ike having a double personality and being abusive.
10. Tina and Ike divorced in 1978.
11. Tina released her first solo album, "Tina Turns the Country On!", in 1974.
12. Tina's 1984 album "Private Dancer" was a commercial success and reached number 3 in the UK.
13. The album "Private Dancer" included the hit singles "What's Love Got to Do with It," "Better Be Good to Me," and "Private Dancer."
14. Tina released her sixth studio album, "Break Every Rule," in 1986, which reached number 1 in four countries.
15. Tina's 1989 album "Foreign Affair" included the hit singles "The Best," "I Don't Wanna Lose You," and "Foreign Affair."
16. The song "The Best" was originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988.
17. Tina Turner recorded a version of "The Best" with changes to the guitar solo and added a bridge and saxophone solo.
18. Tina Turner's version of "The Best" became an international success and one of her best-known songs.
19. Tina Turner has released 10 studio albums, two live albums, and six compilation albums.
20. Tina Turner released her third book, "Happiness Becomes You," in 2020.
21. Tina Turner was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
22. Tina Turner currently lives in Switzerland and will be 83 years old in 2022.