Ike & Tina Turner Revue "Proud Mary" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@DudeEM]

She started singing immediately after that.....monster hunt of a dance routine.....not even slightly breathless.....what a goddess.

[@dunnk90]

She's amazing, absolutely -- but this is lip-synched.

[@DudeEM]

@@dunnk90 it is? Despite the live band and her mouthing of the lyrics perfectly synchronized with the song? You can even hear her inhaling.

[@tubester4567]

Not only that, Tina was performing with cracked ribs, and ringing ears most of the time because Ike beat her all the time. To this day Tina is an incredible person who doesnt play the victim even though she truly was a victim of violence and abuse. She is happy and living in Europe with her husband.

[@DudeEM]

Her hurting didn’t even show. Good thing Tina got her happy ever after in the end. It may seem like Tina ended up dirt poor after her divorce with Ike (desperately leaving everything to Ike as long as she kept the Turner to her name) but her healing and reborn from the ashes started there.

[@High_Lord_Of_Terra]

That was her warm up. She may have synced for TV but she performed like that for years. She was physically fit and strong, provably what has seen her through her health problems over the last few years.

[@Ashhwitcash]

The fact that she was battling so much but you’d never know it because she always pulled it together to put on a good show for her fans

[@maryg6119]

On stage is where she was happy and safe.

[@brunoto.7298]

She is a black girl, she had to work twice harder than anyone else to get her career going.

[@The_Truth-]

The stage was her safe haven

[@annakev8088]

@@boma2484 tf she wasn’t

[@Rocanala]

That’s BORN to be on stage

[@ChickenPermission617]

The fact she did this routine well into her 70s is astounding. RIP Ms Tina Turner.

[@monickalynn4365]

Actually through her 60s wrapping up last show at 69.Which is incredible

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

She’s a great example of how doing what you love keeps you young.

[@copywritten8462]

@TheReturnOfStephan1that’s one thing I loved about Tina is that she never believed in lipsynching.

[@kellesalle9878]

I was just thinking this! And she smashed it every single time she performed it in her later years!

[@PrettyNicky50]

Yes indeed she was sumthn❤

[@eldiablo3794]

Man Tina and her backup dancers are more like athletes than entertainers.. the amount of energy they put into this song with singing and dancing is amazing. I can't imagine doing it for a whole 2 hour concert. All 4 women look amazing and their arms are so tone and defined I can't help to notice. I have so much respect for Tina and her backup singers.

[@joseph9531]

Yea, the energy was and still is unmatched!

[@joseph9531]

​@Cosmyque Soul so true 👍

[@elizabethjones2084]

Singing alone takes a lot of bodily control and then Tina and the backups (don't know their names, sorry) had to show off! Haha. No playback audio or auto tune, either.

[@mohammedyusuf2127]

Credit to the guys on the instruments too… blowing that trumpet for hours ain’t easy

[@cvc1814]

They are ❤

[@Rumeiyuh]

A powerful voice this woman had. Rest well miss Tina Turner 💗

[@escrapplem9454]

She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen!❤

[@movingforward-fc4lg]

❤❤❤rip Mrs Tina

[@ginafrancisco5894]

@@escrapplem9454 and 😮o

[@PrettyNicky50]

Riparadise 😊

[@teagiagiteakarotu7027]

@@ginafrancisco5894😮…

[@bhodges00]

Tina is such a beautiful woman.

[@josephschauster3689]

Yes she is

[@moretimeneeded56]

Don’t forget the Ikettes

[@monkeygraborange]

Was. This was more than half a century ago.

[@sebastienperpillou9571]

man!!

[@HomeAtLast501]

What a bod.

[@DavidRichardson95]

The iconic black entertainers from this era are just effortlessly......brilliant.

[@rachelr375]

You said it!

[@SelinaCat]

Effortless?! They had to deal with like... EVERYTHING. It's why they're iconic

[@MothGirl007]

They were flawless.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

So true. This routine and her life was full of effort and hard work. She was a professional and put so much into what she did. Plus she was terrified of Ike! She was a true superstar. ​@@SelinaCat

[@leokimvideo]

A class act all her career

[@ddoeser5830]

Hoge bergen diepe Dalen kei van een vrouw "RESPECT" Wereldster ONVERGETELIJK JAAR 2O22 ❤🇳🇱🙏🌹👋

[@snakeeplayz1010]

Nice seeing you here

[@S0nyToprano]

Absolutely. Kept her private life out of the limelight for a while. Spousal issues are none of my business.

[@bamboosho0t]

I thought the same, but after the Judge Joe Brown interview, I'm beginning to wonder if this wasn't an act. Look it up on KZbin. He saw the 2 interact up close.

[@BiztosAngol]

That’s lots of energy on stage

[@clintmacarthur7895]

She is a prime example of what bringing it all to the stage, looks like. So much energy. It’s lost in todays crowd, except for a select few.

[@romanigypsy7219]

So true

[@Tom-ld9hp]

All those ladies put a hell of a show on

[@freciemagdirila7075]

Yup, today’s crowds are too busy checking their phones or trying to get the best angle to record.

[@gigijerrie322]

She reminds me of poor little Beyonce...😶🫨😕😲😳🥺😖😣

[@blakeh6250]

​@Frecie Magdirila so true strange brew..

[@BJ-gc6gh]

She was my neighbor and I can say she was truly one of the kindest person I ever knew. I went to school with her kids Craig and little Ike.

[@fithealthyme101]

This is so cool. So sad what happened to her sons too sigh

[@agusbelop307]

Hi. Saludos desde México. Descanse en paz Tina Torner. Reina del rock for ever and ever.

[@PrettyNicky50]

​@@fithealthyme101what happened to them?

[@fithealthyme101]

@@PrettyNicky50 they both died before her

[@thewritingsonthewall2545]

She was 30 years old at the time. She's dancing that even a 20-year old can't imitate. That's amazing.

[@dcvan2513]

Even at 79 she danced better then anyone younger

[@bdv8638]

30 ain’t that old tho 😄

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

Not only is 30 not even old,… considering the fact she’s 80 something now

[@Bigdabking]

Dudes gotta be young as hell to say that

[@magiccheeseball]

Unless you get ants in your pants 😁

[@VivaLeMoi]

There will never be a Queen, like Ms. Tina Turner Ever!! This woman fought from hell and back to make a name for her-damn-self. I got nothing but pure love and respect for her!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@bad_kid_des9522]

NEVER

[@ladyrosemary5480]

The original

[@NomadAngie]

She was not sure if she will be taken seriously as a rock singer in her 40s, and she became The Queen of Rock and Roll ❤️❤️

[@Mr22thou]

I remember seeing a show she did shortly after she left Ike. She was nearly starting over, playing smaller venues. I kind of thought she was washed up...then I saw the performance. Incredible! I was blown away. Then, after watching "What's Love..." and saw her life's story - wow! I was so pleased that she achieved so much success with "Private Dancer" and her new string of hits. She was an inspiration to so many, especially women who were dragged through hell by abusive monsters like Ike. I believe she died with peace of mind and pride. That's a pretty nice end to a great life lived.

[@carolefletcher]

RIP Tina - you were fabulous.

[@truegrit7697]

These Ed Sullivan folks ain't never seen anything like this! Tina Turner was a true goddess! Blessed Be.

[@unapologetically_masculine707]

They saw the Temptations and the Supremes. So, yes, they saw something like that…

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Tina, had the best background of all time. Those ladies could dance, and sang. Love Tina!

[@Ev3Mr]

Those backing singers were on point.

[@storia2777]

really amazing

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

@@Ev3Mr ☺️

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

@@storia2777 ☺️

[@daniellepreyar]

She's so amazing to watch. Her breathing is on point still after all of that dancing. I'd be on the floor rolling off the stage from exhaustion lol 🤣

[@romanigypsy7219]

Lol

[@daniellepreyar]

@Lee Brown 😂🤣

[@lindas.6285]

Well, I couldn't have survived the dance routine, even at my best. Amazed that she then is able to sing - powerfully. I'd be on the floor, trying to catch my breath.

[@daniellepreyar]

@@lindas.6285 🤣😂 lol. She was one of a kind. May she rest in peace. ♥️

[@Fourwindsofsuccess]

Theres no way me either lmao. I would’ve been a singer who stood in place like Adele or Whitney Houston. I’m good. I would stand cute in my gowns and look gorgeous 😂.

[@andrewgraulich6602]

Bless her for the wretched suffering she endured whilst being a great performer.

[@ericaa4720]

This woman wasnt even outta breathe after dancing! Pure artistry!

[@truthserum9157]

I’m a classic rocker, been playing guitar for almost 55 years, I’ve looked for a female singer like her all my life, I’ve never been able to find anyone like her, i never got tired of hearing her voice, RIP Tina.

[@PrettyNicky50]

She truly was a 🌟

[@flamencoprof]

At my age, well, I'm outta breath just watching this.

[@kirnpu]

NO KIDDING!

[@flamencoprof]

@@kirnpu NoNe At AlL?

[@gordoncashwell325]

Exactly

[@warrensmith1786]

🤔😳😬😵🤣😂🤩🥰🎼😎

[@pecevearancemolale5584]

It’s 2024 and the styling is timeless.

[@charlenewilliams546]

My favourite female entertainer of all time. No one comes close to Tina. She's a true legend and warrior.

[@kenmcewen7177]

ONE WORD FOR "TINA" "HOT!!!" GREAT PERFORMER!!!!! AND THAT'S FROM A 70 YEAR OLD WHITE BOY! YOU WILL BE MISSED & REMEMBERED! R.I.P p.s. THIS IS WHEN MUSIC WAS KICK ASS BACK IN THE DAY!

[@abcdefghijklabcdefghijkl]

Tina Turner in heels, dancing continuously, singing at a break neck speed, keeping that pace from step one on stage, AMAZING ENTERTAINER!

[@elcasettedelosmelofilos6652]

She looked so pretty!!! And them legs though... 🔥👑💔🕊️

[@deeliciousgrapes]

To do ALL of that dancing and not be outta breath when they started singing takes SKILL.

[@girlbrittneygirl]

It takes conditioning. But Tina was a natural singer and performer.

[@rickmartel7119]

Damn good! 53 years ago! Ed Sullivan should be given credit for not only booking the very best rock talent, but also raising the bar for the absolute best video quality, sound mixing, production, and sets. The camera work was amazing in this video. The way the girls come out in the foreground and all get into position with the camera following them and then getting a great view. Perfect. That performance required a hell of a lot of practice and planning by all involved. If any are still alive...a big thank you!

[@agusbelop307]

x2.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Tina wont be forgotten anytime soon. Love from Ieeland ❤

[@imaramblins]

RIP Tina! Look at how in shape those girls were. Danced their asses off, and still belted out Proud Mary... So good!!!

[@loraa3873]

No fat chicks😂

[@ighdesigns]

Force of nature. No one can compare.

[@tonicarter1322]

Classic performance! The Ikette with the long hair is Claudia Lennear. She was dating Mick Jagger around this time. He wrote the song "Brown Sugar" about her. Claudia is also in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom. The Ikettes and Kings of Rhythm need their own documentary. So many talented singers and musicians started their career with the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. Jimi Hendrix was even briefly in Ike Turner's band.

[@strnglhld]

Thank you! I had no idea!

[@BozeDoesGodsWork]

@@googleuser8822Nah her mother was a high profile model and singer if I’m not mistaken. She was the original poster girl for “Black Girl Magic”. That woman was extremely gorgeous.

[@cocoaorange1]

No, her mom was an actress actress and dancer I believe. Mick has kids by women of 3 different races. Global guy.

[@danielletodeschini9727]

@Google user Her mother is Marsha Hunt (actress).

[@ddnlee24]

you know they probably had threesomes

[@seemassive6024]

Ike was at his meanest when he wore this hairstyle! Those "Beatles" bangs set him off quick

[@BlkMagik]

😂😂😂😂🤣

[@raja3886]

Lmao!

[@MrMharris1990]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lvl3472]

WELL IT WAS PROLLY MORE THE LIQUER AND THE COCAINE THAT SET HIM OFF

[@VictoriaLove]

I'm crying

[@preyonce]

What an ICON! She was a very strong woman!!!

[@jimcoleman598]

Ed Sullivan show............the place to be in the sixties!

[@ssviking81]

The band and dance choreography is tight. I love Tina's stage presence and how she shuffles to the mic @1:53 without missing a beat.

[@aprilsilvers381]

She still is

[@rasul01]

​@@aprilsilvers381 😭

[@just_cade]

She was incredible, born to be a performer.

[@LeemWills]

She killed it

[@13579hee]

Tina was lightening! The dress she had on was beautiful and the singers/dancers dresses complimented their skin so well. They all looked so good and KILLED this performance!!

[@pitgroove.37_66]

Rest in peace, Tina Turner. You were an icon for decades and an inspiration to many even after that, even through to today. The world of music is going to miss you wholeheartedly

[@Dld1985]

One of the greatest entertainers of all time. She was still doing this dance routine at 70 and the young back up singer/dancers worked to keep up with her energy. Died last year and we lost a true legend.

[@timothymckann9415]

Tina Turner, RIP. You will never be forgotten. Say Hi to Ike when you get there.

[@CGWifey2005]

Still one of THE BEST performances by any artist ever.

[@maere6278]

No one will ever rock a tassel dress like she did.

[@lumpytapioca5062]

Not just Tina, but the Ikettes as well. Great vocalists. They're all over Zappa's Apostrophe and Overnight Sensation.

[@rodolfovazquez4667]

Every single person in this performance is TALENTED in caps.

[@timstiner6266]

Go Tina Go Ikettes Go Go Go!! Who can top them? No body that's who!

[@Visiblediety]

Can imagine being alive in the 70’s and seeing 4 beautiful black women on tv and being inspired and empowered!!

[@JTRocks4Ever]

No one had ever seen this before! She was amazing. She taught me how to dance! I used to dance in front of the tv when she was on.

[@robertgraham9722]

Man, do I miss performers like her. You will be missed Tina

[@rockit6553]

We never, ever do anything nice & easy, we always do it rough, the way we do Proud Mary. Rock on Tina, ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samrindge8042]

The Ike & Tina Turner Revue were the hardest working band. They always gave 100% and put on a great show. Ike put together a great band.

[@johnnyhammer]

He really punched above his weight.

[@hbzinc]

Josef Shaw 😂😂😂

[@hbzinc]

Josef Shaw he really knew how to deliver em hits 🤛 😂😂

[@olivegreenpants7153]

@@hbzinc Not funny

[@rossriver75]

@@olivegreenpants7153 Yeah, but ..uh...why’d she stay with him?

[@escrapplem9454]

I never thought anyone could burn a hole thru a TV set until I saw this. RIP Miss Tina! You did the thang!❤

[@dorothyallspice1862]

She was a FORCE. OF. NATURE.

[@millicentsquirrelhole582]

Ed, opened this Sunday night show with a keg of..dynamite..Mr. and Mrs. America's TV dinners collectively exploded off their TV trays when Ike and Tina took the stage...KABOOM!.. an' tha' Big Wheel on keep turnin'..

[@chiblackjesus]

This bih should be serious, how can she be this unreal 🔥🔥🔥

[@petesmart1983]

She basically the female James brown with her stage presence and dancing, and her shows were amazing too

[@philiphatfield5666]

I saw them in concert in the early 1970's and they were electric!

[@lindas.6285]

I saw them at the Greek Theater/UCB around that time, too! It was a foggy night but with her heat, and the heat she stirred up in the crowd, no one was chilly!

[@steeltrust]

saw her over 25 years after that with Bruce Willis, and she was still electric - rock electric :)

[@benwright6330]

..I saw em in the 40's when they was acoustic.

[@lindas.6285]

@@benwright6330 Tina Turner joined musician and songwriter Ike Turner's band the Kings of Rhythm as a vocalist in 1957. Tina was born in 1939. Tina met Ike at an East St. Louis nightclub called Club Manhattan in 1957 when she was still a teen. They "wasn't acoustic" except in the beginning of Proud Mary, where Tina starting off singing the intro "nice...and easy". Tina wasn't even a teenager in the 40s.

[@benwright6330]

@@lindas.6285 ✈️🛫🤣🛬🏌️🍍

[@sseraphim3999]

She oozes pure passion for her craft❤amazing

[@markvharder]

Will never forget her. Saw this live on Ed Sullivan. My Dad goes, " What is this noise?"...but I was hooked. RIP, our immortal Tina.

[@OlafProt]

Extraordinary. Her 60s and 70s stuff is overshadowed by her 80s and 90s.

[@cal579]

Three days later, Diana Ross & the Supremes gave their final performance together.

[@BLASTING_CONSCIOUS_BIAS]

How do you know that? That’s pretty amazing stuff though. My cousin is on stage with Tina as one of her backup singers in this video. That’s good history though KING.

[@smoothnubian]

the Supremes actually performed in December 1969

[@cal579]

@@smoothnubian yes, but Diana Ross' final performance as a Supreme was January 14, 1970 at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas

[@Thejdreamerzful]

@Funkdafied 89 id love to hear what she thought n how it was to dance for her backup in those years! Pls do tell....

[@chi8772]

@Funkdafied 89 😂😂😂

[@ravenel2]

I was today years old when I figured out that Proud Mary was a riverboat. Rip Tina.

[@afrose71]

RIP to a pioneering queen. 👑

[@miroslavtomic7038]

The greatest husband and wife duo in history of music. And I very much doubt there will ever be greater one. End of story.

[@noahlouis5630]

Tina Turner, the original Beyoncé, with soul and rock and roll spirit.

[@cocoaorange1]

Tina just passed awsy. I know Beyonce is heartbroken. RIP Tina! When her sons died, I sensed she did not have long.

[@ddnlee24]

Beyonce will never be Tina..Tina sung live..B sings to her pre-records

[@agosuusheitby4348]

@@ddnlee24 No she doesn't I've seen Beyoncé live countlessly now and she is singing her ass off from beginning to end in that microphone, typical haters 🙄

[@RaiderRSupastar]

Tina and Beyonce don't fit in the same sentence. Tina was sexy in a good way and Beyonce is raunchy

[@NancyFlores-wl2en]

I respect and admire Tina more the 2. Tina was a woman who overcame an unloving mother, abusive husband and poverty. She was a kind, optimistic and courageous woman. Beyonce has had everything given to her on a silver platter. She's also arrogant, conceited and mean from what I've read and seen.

[@dozer1189]

My mans on the drum with the Josuke hair, killing it. 😆But Ms.Tina, she is the GOAT.

[@mikkalinka9781]

Very RISQUE for 1970.... TINA, there will NEVER be Anyone like YOU.

[@Rasslinwithracism]

Ike Turner Produced one of the greatest acts.

[@blkprince198]

The Greatest music duo I music history

[@Rasslinwithracism]

Possibly. Their music collection is incredible.

[@angellovellie4866]

THEY WERE NO JOKE, THE PRESENCE THE ENERGY THE CONFIDENCE OMG .......THIS IS WHAT I CALL SHOW BUSINESS

[@kenton6098]

Tina was spectacular, but the backup singers were an important part of the show.

[@bigdancd]

I am so thankful that I got to see Ike & Tina live back in the early 70's at U.D. Arena in Dayton. One of the BEST concerts I EVER attended and I have been to hundreds over the years. They played over 2+ hours of kickass music! Had front row seats and it was INCREDIBLE!

[@joannmercer6201]

Front row tix??? How awesome❤🎉

[@lfader]

Kid in Jr High my parents dropped myself + 2 schoolmates off @ The LA Forum Terry Reid BB King Ike & Tina Turner Revue The Rolling Stones

[@TheLIRRFrenchie...]

Happy 83rd birthday Tina ❤️!! We all love you!!!

[@DebraKadabra]

RIP Tina, you were simply the best.

[@lavenberry]

Tina was the show. The entire reason to watch was to see Tina. One of a kind. Simply the best. She lives on.

[@nanettenn9734]

She was FABULOUS and SO PRETTY TO !!! One of My favorite female Singer’s !!! RIP TINA !!

[@DNAConsultingDetectives]

This performance is one I’ll never forget. I was just a child, but it affected me tremendously. Years later, as the acid queen, she stole the film “Tommy”. Such a great talent!

[@mmp495]

Man! All that shaking and moving and then she sang on top of that...true preformer. ❤

[@Davey1522]

R.I.P Tina Turner, what an amazing performer she gave it everything she got on that stage. Your music and memory will live forever ❤

[@lisacassar9486]

Miss this beautiful woman already😢 Rest in peace Queen Tina❤

[@adrianduke9648]

I don't care who your fave is or who you prefer, ALL of the singers from yesterday year put their work in!

[@Gabrielle_Jackson]

RIP Tina! ❤ one of my favorite performances!

[@ololadeladipo977]

R.I.P Tina Turner!!!!!!! Simply the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💃💃💃💃💃🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@the_resourceful]

She was a rock idol for me. Watching that woman dancing and singing with all the gusto of a toranado was astonishing to me as a child. RIP.

[@nhmooytis7058]

RIP Tina was an electrifying entertainer. Those were the days my friend.

[@thema1998]

I don't think that I had ever heard "Proud Mary" performed live before. It sounded good! 👍

[@brandonavalos7514]

it was done years prior by CCR

[@lindas.6285]

@@brandonavalos7514 The person is stating that they never heard the sound performed live before. So, that would include CCR. I loved CCR. But they couldn't put her type of energy into it. Sometimes a cover is better than the original. Just ask Bob Dylan about Jimi's cover of All Along the Watchtower.

[@berenice6307]

This woman is iconic and fantastic!! I love her energy and her strength!

[@Iamhodak]

Absolutely magnificent. The chemistry between all of them. Tina is forever an icon. 😊

[@TamikaTheGemini]

Sweet Tina, Rest your Soul and Soles, You've done well and done so gracefully! May Heaven greet you with sweet music and peace! Thank you for you!

[@MisterSaeada]

RIP to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll🕯️🙏🏼❤️

[@EvangelineBaldwin-tf2fd]

Go Tina Go!!!! We don't need another HERO, we will ALWAYS HAVE YOU !

[@jamesmarkscott6202]

had to come watch this once i heard today's news. at age 10 this show was my intro to the dynamo that was tina turner. was transfixed then, even moreso today. rest easy tina.

[@shekelafarmer8306]

Beautiful short dresses and short skirts and short shorts been being made for years; and the females were wearing them beautifully. ↗Peace and respect to Tina Turner and her back-up singer's and dancers made some beautiful 🎵 music towards their gathering to do.↗👌

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

She is otherworldly. No one compares

[@gypsynomad75]

Rip Miss Tina Turner The Queen of Rockin Soul Blues ❤

[@kenoliver8913]

Fabulous performamce from all, especially Tina. But man that horn section was truly something.

[@eddiecoleman1504]

That’s how you open a show! RIP Ike and Tina!

[@krystala17]

Here because of the news today RIP! The strength Tina had after all she endured starting with childhood.. I’m glad SHE told her story and nobody else! Rest peacefully Queen!

[@wiseguy100]

1:52 Tina's shuffle dance up to the mic, after the dance part, is f'kin iconic. Tina, you were a legend. Rest in peace xxx

[@LeemWills]

So smooth and swift

[@stevenveganightowl12]

Pure Tina Turner in all of her glory, RIP Queen of Rock n' Roll!!!!!!!!!

[@Nicole-wt5yq]

There will never be anyone like her again. Miss Tina was so talented. RIP

[@Krabbiepattie]

I like how they all dress up for the performance. Days gone by