Adulated for her fiery voice and extraordinary energy, admired for her strength of character, Tina Turner died Wednesday, May 24, at the age of 83. With his fans, the quality of his songs is matched only by his impressive stage performances. Here are some of his legendary hits.
Proud Mary (1971)
Released in 1971, this song has become one of Tina Turner's iconic tracks. " Proud Mary " was originally a single by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in January 1969. The song was covered by Ike and Tina Turner two years later, in 1971. Their version, released as a single from the album Workin' Together, was a hit with 500,000 copies sold and ranked 4th on the Billboard Hot 100 that same year. With this title, she won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance in 1972. In 2008, Tina covered her hit alongside Beyoncé at the Grammy Awards ceremony in a breathtaking performance.
What's Love Got to Do with It (1984)
Released in 1984, What's Love Got to do with it became one of Tina Turner's biggest hits. It won several Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and became an anthem of love and independence.
Private Dancer (1984)
Tina Turner won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance that year.
Golden Eye (1985)
GoldenEye was originally recorded for the 17th James Bond album and appears on Turner's album Wildest Dreams, released the following year. Written by Bono and U2's The Edge, this sweet and sensual song remains one of James Bond's best theme songs, thanks to Tina Turner's unique voice.
The Best (1989)
Released in 1989, this song became one of Tina Turner's most popular anthems and one of the best love songs of all time. This ballad was originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988, before Turner covered it the following year for his album Foreign Affair. With its inspirational lyrics and catchy chorus, it is often associated with sporting events and is considered a true classic.