Theme of the Month - The 90's

Theme of the Month - 1980's Music

Music icon Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock, her name change resulted from her marriage to her then husband Ike Turner, and his changing her first name when she first joined his 'Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm' soul revue. Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, Ike and Tina rose to stardom as 'Ike And Tina Turner', and recorded many popular hits, Tina also recorded two Ike produced solo albums during the early 1970's. Tina's break-up with Ike in 1976 is widely reported, and portrayed in the film of Tina's life 'What's Love Got to Do with It?' released in 1993, apparently Tina suffered years of vicious beatings and assults at the hands of Ike due to his addiction to cocaine, after their divorce she was left with just her name 'Tina Turner', which he tried to stop her from using. Tina's solo career saw her release two more solo albums during the late 1970's, which didn't do well, the turnaround came in the early 1980's when Tina changed recording labels and was signed to Capitol Records.

'Private Dancer' released in May 1984 is seen as Tina's breakthrough album, it is her best-selling album both in the U.S. and internationally and propelled her back to superstardom. The album has been certified 5 x platinum, and contains the singles 'Let's Stay Together', 'Help!', 'What's Love Got To Do With It', 'Better Be Good To Me', 'Private Dancer', 'I Can't Stand The Rain' and 'Show Some Respect'.

Tina Turner has been acknowledged as one of the world's most popular and biggest-selling music artists of all time and is the most successful female rock artist of all time with record sales exceeding 180 million. She has sold more concert tickets than any other solo performer in history.

This is a re-release version of 'Private Dancer' which has bonus tracks and extended versions.

Tracklist

1. I Might Have Been Queen