The Greatest Tina Tuner Teamups and Collaborations

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Tina Turner’s illustrious career spanning over 65 years showcased her ability to collaborate with a wide range of artists, even amidst personal challenges. Her collaborations demonstrated her versatility and ability to enhance the artistry of her counterparts. Furthermore, these memorable musical partnerships contributed to her enduring legacy as one of the greatest performers of all time. From her solo endeavors to unexpected remixes, Turnerโ€™s collaborations added depth to her musical legacy and expanded her reach to diverse audiences. Letโ€™s explore the top 10 Tina Turner collaborations:

 

โ€œBall of Confusion (Thatโ€™s What the World Is Today)โ€ (1982) with British Electric Foundation:

Turnerโ€™s remake of the Temptationsโ€™ socially conscious hit showcased her ability to tackle different genres. The recording served as a catalyst for her comeback and led to her signing with Capitol Records.

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โ€œTonightโ€ (1984) with David Bowie:

Turnerโ€™s passionate delivery blended seamlessly with Bowieโ€™s cool style on this track. Originally written by Bowie and Iggy Pop, their collaboration on this song brought together two legendary artists in a remarkable musical union.

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โ€œItโ€™s Only Loveโ€ (1984) with Bryan Adams:

Coming off the success of her โ€œPrivate Dancerโ€ album, Turner collaborated with Bryan Adams on this chart-topping hit. The Grammy-nominated song solidified Turner’s place in the rock genre and showcased her magnetic stage presence.

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โ€œTearing Us Apartโ€ (1987) with Eric Clapton:

Turner joined forces with Eric Clapton on this emotional track. Their powerful vocals, combined with Clapton’s guitar skills, created a compelling duet produced by Phil Collins.

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โ€œ634-5789โ€ (1989) with Robert Cray:

Turner and Robert Cray delivered an exuberant rendition of Wilson Pickett’s classic. The electrifying performance was part of Turner’s TV special and later included on her Tina Live in Europe album.

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โ€œIt Takes Twoโ€ (1990) with Rod Stewart:

Turner teamed up with Rod Stewart to remake the Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston hit. Their enjoyable rendition was a commercial success, reaching the top five in multiple European countries.

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โ€œ(Simply) The Bestโ€ (1992) with Jimmy Barnes:

Turner teamed up with Australian singer Jimmy Barnes for a faithful rendition of โ€œThe Best.โ€ Originally recorded for the 1992 New South Wales Rugby League season, this collaboration showcased the power of two voices harmonizing.

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โ€œCose della vita (Can’t Stop Thinking of You)โ€ (1997) with Eros Ramazzotti:

Turner lent her fiery vocals to a bilingual version of Ramazzottiโ€™s hit song. The collaboration propelled the track to the top of charts across Europe and even made an impact on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart.

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โ€œTeach Me Againโ€ (2006) with Elisa:

Turner joined forces with Italian singer-songwriter Elisa for the soundtrack of โ€œAll the Invisible Children.โ€ Their seamless duet topped the charts in Italy, making it a hidden gem worth discovering.

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โ€œWhatโ€™s Love Got to Do With Itโ€ (2020) with Kygo:

In an unexpected collaboration, Turner’s iconic vocals were reimagined by Norwegian DJ Kygo. The remix introduced Turner to a new generation of listeners and became a hit on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

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