Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep Mountain High 1971 (including intro)

This has been posted, but without the intro showing Tina & the Ikettes coming on stage, which in itself is a sight to see. Tight, hot version, steamrolling away.

[@rachellaugherty4057]

No auto tune here kids , just badass Talent , voice , dance, Tina Turner is a beast ❤❤❤❤

[@abbynormal3068]

❤❤❤

[@MrUsermister]

R.I.P. Tina ... one of the best ... ever !!!

[@ianarchibald1423]

No auto tune, no 100 tracks, edits, or dubs. I think it may only be on 8 track and perhaps even mono.

[@jezebelinadancer]

*Goddess*

[@amaraparrot6025]

the choreaphy at the beginning, I love it 😂😂😂😂 RIP QUEEN ANNA MAE !!!

[@BluFox88]

That introduction is EVERYTHING! Let me download this so I can learn the choreography! And Tina's legs are perfection!

[@fattma1]

CJAYE I said the same thing. If I did this three times a week, I’d lose 50 pounds

[@chiraq4301]

CJAYE II lmao

[@musicsweet2833]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m learning it too

[@alvinw.roberts5030]

I've always been a fan of Ike & Tina and The Ikettes since the early sixties. My very 1st time watching them in person was in a club in LA while in The Marine Corps. "UNFORGETTABLE TO THIS DAY!" I've been a die ❤ fan since. "Simply The Best!!!"

[@hellochannel6344]

@@alvinw.roberts5030 welcome to the club 😁😁👍

[@courtney7977]

Not even out of breath after such energetic dancing, still able to sing at the top of her lungs with no panting or heavy breath. Wot a talent. Such admaration for this woman. Tina make these modern artist look stupid.

[@marycarter7756]

Tina literally sang her soul out.

[@robertyanes4751]

Totally agree! She is a great lead to the wannabes today. Nobody today could ever touch the hem of hers.

[@daniellehaber6657]

Love the way she dances to this song ❤

[@sharonhendrix7496]

Exactly. I don’t know anyone who can dance like that and then sing for Jesus! She was simply the best!🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@Matty21stead]

Maybe I'm a little crazy, but that's just one of the best things I've ever seen.

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

Nope, you are one hundred per cent sane. Uk

[@cindyinnew]

You are correct. It’s insanely amazing. I grew up with this. Back then when Tina came on tv the world stop. Black. White. Old. Young. She was and remains a force

[@silverkitty2503]

you are crazy like einstein!

[@rhaesmom]

Sis was floating and gliding on that stage with heels on! Not even out of breath! True talent indeed. RIP QUEEN

[@stefgagnon9458]

That's a real signer! No autotune shit to make her sound perfect, SHE IS PERFECT!

[@thedolphinc]

AMEN TO THAT!

[@blogshagify]

@MusicMadMaurice . You mean she never had a smooth, velvety voice. She readily admits she was very jealous of Diana Ross

[@Dino-su2wh]

@MusicMadMaurice she has tuneful voice and she is great singer!

[@Dino-su2wh]

@@blogshagify she is better than Dianna and she has Great voice

[@jake24685]

Stef Gagnon their. Was no auto tune at her life time of career

[@nicolejttmom6061]

This version is next level unbelievably awesome. It is so touching to me that when Tina left that monster Ike, one of her backup dancers (I can't remember her name, but I know she had a TV show about her restaurant) would always make sure Tina had enough money to eat, etc. when Tina was at a really low point. It made Tina cry, remembering what her friend did for her, when Tina had nothing to offer her back. That is female friendship at it's best. Be a girl's girl, it will always pay off spiritually and materially.

[@phyllismoore8983]

What a beautiful story to share. Thank you. I’ll remember that. Be a girl’s girl.

[@karingale1052]

rip lovely woman !!!!

[@sarahlong9962]

Beautiful in every way

[@BmoreShawty]

Robbie Montgomery (Sweetie Pie's)

[@nicolejttmom6061]

@Bmore Shawty thank you, that is right! What a wonderful lady. People who are there for you in your darkest times are beyond precious.

[@liatkin1903]

Damn, who needs the gym. What a leg routine.

[@catcookie6726]

I know, Right?

[@esther1156]

You're right!

[@mh-zq2fm]

True 💪

[@jaajaarogers9101]

Li Atkin 🤣😂😅😅😅😅😅😅👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@adc2327]

That's what Tina said. She said years of dancing in high heels gave her those legs.

[@LenBlaifeder1]

Hate to sound old but no one today holds a candle to this performance. Truly a Queen.

[@Wotan123456789]

True. There was a time where artists used go to out onstage and demonstrate pure talent. Tina is truly a treasure.

[@AndyJoBabyDoll]

In your defense, I’m a 34 year old millennial and I agree, NO ONE from today holds a candle to Tina and these performers. Just awesome.

[@TheD0ky]

not even old, just factual, not many if any performers nowadays use such rawness, passion and gutteral sounds in their performances or songs in general

[@rpgmatt7784]

I personally prefer Celine Dion's version but no one can ever said Tina Turner isnt a great performer

[@AndyJoBabyDoll]

@@rpgmatt7784 I love that Celine changes the lyrics to “like Tina loves to siiiiing”. Great version, agreed.

[@XbirdgirlX]

That intro is something special, nothing like that today. I just can't stop watching Tina in that intro, so much energy, it gives me goose bumps.

[@blogshagify]

So electric. Wow. No kids. We aren't old. This was real energy. Real music. Real talent

[@c4l977]

I think one of my favorite things about Tina Turner is that from the earliest to the end her performances are 100%!

[@susankennedy5739]

Love how Tina and the Ikettes would come storming out of the wings "like bats out of hell" - the wildness and energy. Love seeing them just before they enter, thanks for posting!

[@silverkitty2503]

It really is dark female energy but focuses through a lens of love. Its amazing.

[@susankennedy5739]

I didn't mean "hell" as a negative thing, it's an expression, "Like a bat out of hell," just meaning to storm out with great energy.@@silverkitty2503

[@silverkitty2503]

@@susankennedy5739 I know :) I didn't mean dark as in negative either.

[@susankennedy5739]

I'm with you.@@silverkitty2503

[@vladimirromero2427]

She born like a star and died like a star, forever Tina, unique, eternal and unforgettable.

[@fernesquegolan7407]

Saw them three times in NYC back in the heyday. The audiences went wild. I was sitting in the third row for one of the performances. One of the best performances that I have ever seen. They got everyone off their seats. I cannot say enough good things about Tina, the band and the Ikettes.

[@mikkalinka9781]

WOW. ....1971 ...and TINA was LEADING the way, doin dance moves no one had the guts to do. Rest IN PEACE ......TINA ❤🌿🌹

[@maymeclayton1402]

The female version of James Brown and the Flames!

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

In Little Richard's biography he called her....THE FEMALE NAMES BROWN....and he admitted he knew it was hard to top her....

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

Loopholes the female JAMES BROWN !!!!

[@christopherlovelock9104]

@@CuirPhotodotNet I always think 'copying' is the sincerest form of 'flattery'. ALL these females mentioned can copy TINA - but NONE can ever better her.

[@winnifredforbes8712]

Imagine if they had ever performed together!

[@Dino-su2wh]

@@winnifredforbes8712 they did

[@pmshanahan100]

What energy. Tina is an outstanding showman with loads of talent.

[@eckankar7756]

amazing talent for she and the Ikettes. who today could dance like that and still sing without lip sync? Tina is a powerful performer.

[@joanneloesner1264]

Tina is and always has been a force like no other. Her talent had spanned a lifetime. A legend for sure. Love everything she does and has done. What an inspiring lady.

[@fataybaskett729]

Damn these same outfits are coming back out...... The dancing and wardrobe is amazing.

[@kelbell9312]

I cannot explain how good it feels to revisit this. Some mornings nights & afternoons, I just need to see and hear it . I love you Tina. RDMH - This is one of my favourite introductions Robbie, Jeanette, Venetta, Jessie. 💃💃💃💃💃

[@AlfStewartsRevenge]

This is what true talent is.

[@amandaa5104]

Ohhh boy those dance routines were just something wasn;t they i never get tired of watching this video and a great tune too.

[@ИринаИрина-х2ф]

Смотрю и каждый раз открываю новую Тину!!! Какая Тина многогранная!!! Нечто!!! Космос!!! Единственная!!! ❤❤❤

[@AllBobsAllTheTime]

Between Ike and Phil Spector, you may say that Tina was living dangerously.

[@katherinewilwayco]

These women glided so smoothly on stage

[@reubenfinch3114]

As an engineer working on my machines I listened to this in the 70's absolutely fantastic - kept me going

[@SPOOKSTR]

Those back-up singers.......HUBBA HUBBA.

[@mariogrechi1840]

How do you rate something like this ....Tina was above everybody...

[@nicrwill]

They killing it!

[@jean-michelmamet8293]

+Nikki229 Peach XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[@hellochannel9780]

= nikki_peach what does that mean?

[@marylouroberts4645]

Amen sista and I'm white! Where would the world be without our black brothas and sistas?!

[@summerbabetoo]

Yasssssssss say it loud.... “I’m Black and I’m Proud”‼️‼️

[@matthewcohen7488]

sure won't see any white people tearing it up like that. And Ike's guitar playing is awesome

[@cindyschlecht1975]

She is a true survivor!

[@sandrapapuni416]

Queen of all time. Love those Ikette frocks.

[@Silvana716]

Amen!

[@demeishabarker7829]

Nobody and I mean NOBODY like Tina. Pure and raw talent ❤❤❤

[@rofnakhatun1334]

most singers just stand there singing while the backup dancers do all the dancers but not tina

[@barivickers]

I loved watching those girls dance every bit as much as I loved listening to them sing. Amazing.

[@tooscorpiio]

I definitely see where Beyoncé got her moves and wardrobe from.

[@WALLACE0000]

FACTS

[@booboodadfool8015]

She's admitted it openly...I mean how could a diva know what to do with another showing her the way

[@woodswal]

YEP.

[@Leatherbro]

Tina would have worn Beyonce out in every sense!!!

[@woodswal]

@@Leatherbro I think Tina would be proud of Beyonce. Those super high heels she dances in show great skill.

[@dorothyannsmith2337]

Beyoncé wish she could. She can sell all the put a rings on it all she wants, & still won't be any closer to this level of pure raw talent. Everyone after the greats are just followers.

[@EAB82]

Wow Tina doesn't get enough acknowledgement for her dancing.. just captivating.

[@KristiLEvans1]

This woman is a force of nature.

[@marycarmenmayamartinez8861]

Qué bárbara! Qué energía de mujer. Imposible dejar de mirarla

[@tsopmocful1958]

My younger friends couldn't believe that this was the same Tina from Thunderdome and how I knew her from when I was 6 years old. She and her dancers did amazing things for a growing boy.

[@rgoddess1]

She is a marvelous talent but also a brave &strong lady. Someone to be admired.

[@cynthiaarrington8368]

The dancing intro was amazing to watch !!!

[@danmccoy9558]

If the intro with the dance routine doesn't make you smile the excellent camera work 3:36-3:48 will

[@MikeBrownMontrealer]

Tina is simply amazing. :D

[@hansabass]

It's a shame, but nowadays NO singer and NO dancers/background vocalists can do what these greats were doing. The intensity and originality is overwhelming and intoxicating at the same time.FAB!

[@thedudesupreme]

For all those interested in that period of Ike & Tina, I can recommend the comp "Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter" - it doesn't include any of the really big well-knowns, but in terms of hot funk it's way up there with James Brown's best, adding some of Ike's pop sensibility and groovy arrangements

[@mariadelourdesdeoliveirasa4455]

What a voice

[@mr.6564]

Ike Turner do not get enough credit for all of his brilliance. He organized an entire band to include a female lead singer and mini girl group. The orchestrated the entire show, wrote the music, wrote the songs, and told them how to play & sing his songs. Ike Turner is the King of Rock n' Roll

[@boastenandbraggin3947]

He didn't write this Phil Spector did. Most of the songs that charted were remakes. Tina wrote nutbush. He was also known for stealing writing credits from the ikette's. He was good with the instruments but all of this wasn't him.

[@a.b.sproductionsllc]

Boasten And Braggin Their really early songs which were hits were written by Ike, but they fell off between ‘64 until ‘66 even though they recorded a lot of songs and released a number of albums. When they recorded “River Deep Mountain High” written by Phil Spector which was a hit in Europe but didn’t do all too hot in the states that help them back on top because they started touring overseas and pretty much ended their Chitlin’ Curcuit status. And “River Deep Mountain High” album featured a few of Ike & Tina early hits re-recorded with a stronger sound. But by the late 60’s they were on the top of their game with hits recorded by other artist like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, and of course CCR with “Proud Mary” in 1971.

[@jl2937]

Ike Turner is an abuser that is what he will be remembered as forever

[@jameshafner1442]

King, no. Tyrant , yes.

[@jennyjenny8662]

🔥Pure Fire🔥no one can hold a candle to her!..damn the whole band..and most definitely Ike!

[@ceciliacampos8179]

An surviver and wonderfull woman , my respects for her ♡

[@anonymously_me1803]

The intro is everything!

[@lovepeace4635]

Singing and dancing amazing. We dont have an artist like her in these days, I wish i was born in that time, music was better

[@jace30able]

Slamming choreography! The ikettes also leave modern backup singers in the dust

[@jamesayers5617]

Ike had a dam good intro, Tina was the iceing on the cake.p.s. we've got to give kudos to the ikeets too.

[@maureenorourke3292]

These ladies were the BEST and originals at raising our heartbeats and moving our feet!! I remember watching them in person in 1967 and wanting thighs like Tina Turner, so I danced my heart out in the 60s and 70s and grew my own. What a show she and her girls put on. Riveting. Great times.

[@DannyM.D.N.A]

As a dancer I can say they way they travel and utilise the whole stage is the best I’ve ever seen ... Tina and the ikettes were the slickest! The bar was set at a ridiculous high standard, Beyoncé sit down

[@patriciaclay6631]

For

[@angechrisman1694]

Bitch you ain't got shit on Beyoncé. Humble yourself and stop putting down a black to uplift another bc it's misogynoir and TRASH

[@simonsayz1812]

Came here after watching the documentary about Tina, really a worthwhile watch. This woman is mesmerizing in every way. And you see where Beyoncé got a lot of inspiration from!

[@slimsxyblkwoman]

A time when women were sexy, classy but still know how to bring fire and superior talent to the stage without being salacious and trashy! Did you notice how she sung that song strong and on pitch, almost effortlessly? She carried that same level of superior stage presence and power up until she retired. This is why she is the QUEEN of Rock and Roll!

[@channelltrail8935]

The intro is just soooo....perfect

[@elsabueno16]

Tina and her girls were bomb!

[@andromagik]

...You have no idea how happy I am 40 years later...

[@helixmoore7636]

That strong rock voice. 🥰🥰🥰😻😻

[@MrBrown-mw9il]

Isn't it time for Tina Turner to be honored? LETS GET ON IT, I DON'T CARE IF SHE ISN'T IN THE STATES ANYMORE, OPRAH MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!.

[@waterboxer87]

Top notch, high energy entertainment, timeless, from a wonderfully talented lady.

[@memostillthebomb]

beyonce owe EVERYTHlNG to tina turner. so obvious.

[@beyzee8516]

Not everything. Only in the 'performing' department, and not even the whole of it 'cause Michael and Janet are taking the other portion. Beyonce has so many influences in her artistry from Streisand to Ella Fitzgerald to Aretha. A LOT. Tina is just a portion of it.

[@jeanniesgems7662]

@@beyzee8516 But she ain't better than any of them except maybe Janet.

[@Igaveyoumyfakename]

Where? Be specific.

[@dawudjibreel6075]

@@jeanniesgems7662 In some areas she is bro. Give the woman some credit lol

[@angechrisman1694]

@@jeanniesgems7662 She's better than them is various areas lol

[@maggieoakley9020]

Now these girls had real Girl Power sorry Spice Girls no comparison ❤️🇬🇧

[@shamlonmarie]

RIP Tina! This is my favorite intro of hers!

[@kevinbland]

I love watching her her vitality and strength. She was an athlete and tom boy but sexy at the same time. She had a type of country innocence very hard to hide on stage that made her endearing and attractive.

[@lilachs78]

To move like this and stay on note, now that's real talent!

[@kallcookie1417]

RIP Anna Mae!!! Queen of Rock'n'roll ❤❤🎉🎉❤❤

[@nicoleluckett6914]

Don’t get me wrong… the background dancers are amazing… BUT when Tina moves across that stage… it’s a feeling that comes deep within the depths of your soul 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💥💋 love you Tina!

[@alkholos]

Her back-up singers, the Ikettes, struggled to keep up with her!

[@BJane58]

No one rocks a mini like Tina. No one does anything like Tina! She is queen of rock.

[@marywilkins2492]

My favorite version of this song. I love all the videos of this but there's just something about this one .

[@joeljohnson8214]

She's a lion. Beyonce is a kitten.

[@joseantonioribeiro4688]

Sensational Tina Turner! A hurricane, the true queen of rock n' rolll!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Bro-Star3000]

Man, that's brilliant! And, say what you want about Ike but i love his guitar playing. He gets a great tone out of that Strat. For me, the tone is even better than Hendrix coaxed out of his. And just for the record, i love Hendrix too.

[@Daring2Win]

Tina Turner, Otis Redding, Levy Stubbs, and Gladys Knight with those smokey voices & that beautiful fast vibrato. That's why my ear gravitate to folks like Dalon Collins, Issac Carree, Marvin Winans, & Chris Simpson.

[@kralle-uw9mc]

thighs. thighs everywhere.

[@karissaolive5034]

Love Tina Turner!! Stunning lady... if she ever hits Australian shores again I am so there...

[@mariapataca3297]

Tina Turner, és completamente divinal.. Serás sempre incomparável.. A maior diva de todos os tempos...🙏🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kelleybunny]

A force of nature!!

[@frankrodriguez9081]

Forever The Queen of Rock and Roll

[@Galilee19_87]

This woman dances better than ciara,beyonce, Janet

[@maryschott4586]

TINA IS THE BEST! ONE & ONLY. TOO BAD IKE WAS SUCH A DICK. LOVE YOU GUYS FOREVER!🇺🇸

[@aikinsv]

I know right, she did it so effortless

[@mariogrechi1840]

The best

[@perri_6]

@Mario Grechi Simply the best. Better than all the rest....

[@shawnmccree8613]

Britt Williams I got James Brown vibes looking at her legs and feet

[@Antritroll]

🙏

[@anaikothebrand]

Just watched tonight the new gen Tina Turner on AGT. Wow; Amazing voice like the Queen Tina.

[@thomasfrancis9941]

RIP Queen.

[@jb1982jb]

Tina Turner was one of the best performers in American history. Wow.

[@fanfaresbluesman8076]

Tina Turner est une danseuse incroyable !!! Les danseuses aussi et l'orchestre est Super.

[@Котик-е4ч3ф]

Тина - женщина, которая с каждым годом становилась лучше. Жаль что ее нет с нами. Она неповторимая.

[@Andrewclovis]

Soo absolutely fantastic!

[@michaelrosendahl5770]

It's insane... How good this is. God damn.

[@MJ69ism]

That voice 🎉I adore watching Tina dance and the that face and VOICE thank you for sharing your gifts miss A.M.Bullock xxxxxx

[@frankrodriguez9081]

The Queen 👑!!! RIP Tina

[@alfcab]

There's a clip on KZbin of Janis Joplin on Dick Cavett and he asks her what bands she likes and Janis says Ike & Tina Turner. Cavett had no idea who they were at the time so Janis explained: Ike writes the music and Tina's the entertainment.

[@williamsoles9617]

TINA IS AWESOME!!! HER BACK UP GIRLS DO A SUPER JOB KEEPING IN SYNC WITH THE OLDER SUPER TINA TURNER!!! GIRLS TAKE NOTE THIS IS HOW IT IS DONE!!!!!!!!!

[@angelaalexander6421]

L-O-V-E that routine at the beginning.

[@GregoryWonderwheel]

Rip Queen Tina, keep on rolling down the river.

[@louisrobert4141]

R.I.P. Tina for all you gave for the women whole over the world