Monday, August 24, 2020

"Baby-Get It On" by Ike & Tina Turner

Married for the duration of their chart career, which spanned from 1960 to 1975, Ike and Tina Turner populated the airwaves with their versatile brand of R&B, rock, funk, and pop. They reinvented the stage show and made the performance as much a spectacle as the music.

Ike and Tina got their run on the charts started in 1960 when "A Fool In Love" peaked at #27. Among their biggest hits: "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" (#14), "Nutbush City Limits" (#22), "I Want To Take You Higher" (#34), and "Proud Mary" (#4).

Their divorce ended their run on the charts, but Tina would became bigger than ever after her comeback in the 80s. Ike passed away in 2007 at the age of 76.

"Baby-Get It On" exemplifies the diversity of musical styles this talented duo could master. A full out funky rocker, this single surprisingly only reached #88 in 1975, and marked their last chart appearance as a group.


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