Ike & Tina Turner - I Idolize You
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Following the breakthrough success of "A Fool In Love", Ike & Tina Turner returned with another powerful slice of raw, blues-infused R&B. Written and produced by Ike Turner, "I Idolize You" features Tina at her most fiery, delivering a gritty, gospel-charged vocal performance that perfectly captures the intensity of the early Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
Released on Sue Records in November 1960, the single features the Ikettes providing doo-wop-inspired backing vocals, while Ike and his Kings of Rhythm supply a tight, piano-driven arrangement with plenty of rhythm and attitude. The combination of Tina's unmistakable growl and the group's infectious groove gives the recording a sound very much in keeping with the duo's early Southern soul roots.
The record became another significant success, reaching No. 5 on the US Billboard R&B chart and No. 82 on the Hot 100. The B-side, "Letter From Tina", offers a further glimpse of the group's early sound.
An essential early recording from one of R&B's most electrifying partnerships, capturing Tina Turner before the duo's later explorations into rock, funk and psychedelic soul.