A selection of Tina Turner's best songs

Tina Turner is one of the most legendary women to ever exist in music history... With a career spanning more than half a century and hits ranging from pop to rock, R&B and soul, Tina has become a major inspiration to today's generation of musicians and fans. Her worldwide circulation stands at 100 million copies, making her one of the most commercially successful artists of all time! Anna Mae Bullock was first introduced to music in church, where, like many great vocalists, she sang in the choir. The girl began her career paired with Ike Turner - her future husband, with whom they formed a strong R&B duo! But it was Tina who was initially the leading force of the project, and it was obvious to everyone... As a result, her rough and distinctive voice took her from the studio to the stage, to the big screen and to the theatre! Today we are here to remember the greatest hits of this legendary performer! The songs collected below still stand the test of time....

"Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo" (1971).

Originally written and recorded by Jesse Hill, the track "Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo" was sung by many artists! Ike and Tina also provided their own version: eventually released as a single in 1971, the track reached number 31 on the Billboard charts! Heavy piano keys provide the perfect introduction to this funky bluesy track, while Tina's vocals add confidence and sincerity...

"Whatever You Want" (1996)

Despite moderate commercial success, "Whatever You Want" ranks among Tina's best songs due to its orchestral arrangement, dynamic production and powerful vocals...

"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" (1961).

One of the biggest hits of the period when Tina performed with Ike...

"I Idolize You" (1960).

"I Idolize You" is a classic blues jam drenched in soul... Tina's husky, intense vocals contrast beautifully with the smooth rhythm and soothing melodies... The song bears some resemblance to "A Fool In Love," one of the first songs the duo recorded together.

"We Don't Need Another Hero" (1985)

Tina recorded "We Don't Need Another Hero" for the 1985 blockbuster film Mad Max 3: Under Thunderdome. She also starred in the film alongside Mel Gibson and won the NAACP Image Award for Best Actress and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song!

"I Don't Wanna Lose You" (1989).

A pop ballad that honestly recounts a woman's bitter experience of love, heartbreak, betrayal and fleeting moments of passion....

"Baby, Get It On" (1976)

A big disco number with Ike and Tina's distinctly funky approach to rock and roll. "Baby, Get It On" was the first single from Tina's solo album Acid Queen. The song is notable for a number of reasons, including the fact that it features vocals by Ike, who usually only produced the duo's hits...

"I Don't Wanna Fight" (1993).

Turner recorded this single for her 1993 biographical film What Love Can Do, and it has subsequently appeared on various compilations, including 2005's All The Best. Bold, dramatic and winding - this love ballad showcases Tina's more mature and confident voice than ever before....

"Private Dancer" (1984)

Written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, "Private Dancer" was originally recorded for the 1982 album Love Over Gold. Deciding that the lyrics were not suitable for a male vocalist, Knopfler dropped the song, giving her the opportunity to process it as she wished... The track was eventually named one of her best songs! Sharp and sensual, Tina's version appeared on the album Private Dancer and was accompanied by a music video in which the singer portrayed a disillusioned ballroom dancer...

"Goldeneye" (1995)

One of Tina's many soundtracks, "Goldeneye" was originally recorded for the 1995 James Bond film Goldeneye. The track also appeared on Turner's Wildest Dreams album, released a year later... Written by Bono and Edge of U2, the smooth and sultry track remains one of the best James Bond theme songs - thanks in no small part to her unique voice.

"Better be good to me" (1984)

"Better be good to me" is a cool rock ballad taken from Private Dancer, which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100!

"Acid Queen" (1976)

Time and time again, Turner has proven herself worthy of the title of Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and her rendition of "Acid Queen" is the clearest proof of that... By the way: it was the last single she released before leaving Ike & Tina Turner and her abusive husband....

"It's Only Love" (1984).

This phenomenal rock duo, which reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was included on Bryan Adams' multi-million dollar album Reckless, showcases both singers' solid vocals combined with squealing, improvisation and harmonies... Turner also recorded her own version of the song for her live album Tina Live In Europe.

"Typical Male" (1986)

This funky electro-pop track is dominated by keyboards and Turner brings all the drama to her vocals, celebrating female strength and seductiveness...

"Tonight" (1984)

The track was originally written by David Bowie for Iggy Pop's 1977 album Lust For Life. Bowie later reworked the song in a reggae style and made it the title song of his 1984 album, inviting Turner to perform "Tonight" as a duet...

"The Best" (1989)

One of the best love songs in history... This inspirational ballad was originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988: Turner then released her version the following year for the album Foreign Affair. At the age of 50, Turner wasn't about to slow down and proved that she could still put out great music...

"River Deep - Mountain High" (1966).

Initially, this high-tempo song was met coolly, especially in the US - white stations dismissed it as R&B and refused to give it airplay. At this time, black stations deemed "River Deep - Mountain High" "too white". Now rightfully labelled a classic, the track was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and named one of the 500 greatest songs of all time by NME and Rolling Stone magazines...

"Proud Mary" (1971)

One of Ike and Tina's most iconic songs, "Proud Mary" has sold over a million copies worldwide!

"What's Love Got To Do With It?" (1984).

Also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012, this soft jazz ballad remains one of Tina Turner's best songs...

"Let's Stay Together" (1983).

The track 'Let's Stay Together' entered the UK Top 10, topped the US dance chart and set Turner on the path to superstardom!