Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep Mountain High (original 1966 promo, edited)

Tina's highly charged perfomance of this song is arguably Phil Spector's greatest production.

[@johnkerr6006]

In my opinion it is the best song that was ever performed in the history of rock'n'roll. And I am 75 next birthday.

[@bornwin-sx9oz]

I agree!

[@TheKingofRome1]

for what its worth im a 24 year old who completely agrees

[@altclut]

It’s difficult to better

[@littlestarkeeper]

I have to agree.

[@haitidevan5695]

True so authentic and im 35

[@rabbitsandcarrots]

To me, this is Tina Turner. What a song to match the raw, powerful and fierce nature of her life. RIP

[@DiegoMartinezDP]

There will never be another song like this. There will never be another singer like Tina. Never ❤

[@JenniferSevim]

Never

[@aj6797]

You can't buy, replicate, autotune, or AI this...she is showing us what excellence looks like. RIP.

[@cuppajoe1]

Between Ike Turner and Phil Spector, it 's a miracle she survived the experience.

[@Adrhodes442]

Let's not trash his name on one of his own songs, given that the man gave the world maybe the greatest pop music ever made.

[@cuppajoe1]

Adrhodes442 Not trashing Spector's talent. Am trashing his violent behavior toward women. BTW, this song and his arrangement is spectacular.

[@Adrhodes442]

cuppajoe1 agree.also kind of crazy that Ike turner basically invented modern rock 'n' roll in 1950. What a bunch of bastard geniuses.

[@shanewright2772]

The guy shot an innocent woman in the head. That kind of over-writes any talent he may have had as a songwriter or arranger. His talent is irrelevant. The word genius no longer applies to him, the word killer takes it's place.

[@Adrhodes442]

Shane Wright if you think "genius" is synonymous with "decent person", you obviously haven't done much reading.

[@adriennemaller4024]

I hear the Wall of Sound (Phil Spector). Think i was about 14yrs when this record came out. Its wild & wonderful. I am 73yrs now. ❤❤

[@paulvinkenoog8587]

The only problem with this song is that it's too short. It should go on forever.

[@noriemeha]

the whole middle section is missing here. Still, an amazing promo video with PP Arnold as the middle Ikette.

[@willidaeppen8121]

There are many longer Live Tracks from Ike and Tina.

[@SuzanWhite-u1y]

That's why you have to play it 3 times every time.

[@garytorresani8846]

The best R&R song ever recorded. Between Tina, spectors production and the genius musicianship of the wrecking crew, it’s an unbelievable masterpiece.

[@janiceprosser2903]

Was 14 in 1966. When this beautiful song was played i always had the shivers. Just watched Tina sing it again ,still had shivers. What a beautiful voice. So glad she found happiness at last. God bless you for all the enjoyment you gave to the people ❤❤xxx

[@lillianmunster4734]

I Agree 💯 💖 Amen 🌹

[@scotianqueen]

This song is insaneee. Absolutely amazing.

[@michellejollie1933]

THAT'S the WORD! For years anything I said was not the definition I wanted. No word satisfied me. Now I have found it thanks to you. Insane. Perfect. Thank you, Shana.

[@ezekel.4656]

Yes, it is. My favorite from Phil & Tina.

[@alall6949]

And it was a flop when it came out.

[@peterkawe6451]

Wall of sound

[@nickn3669]

Long before there was auto tune there was Tina Turner. Her range and pure genius is showcased perfectly here. RIP Tina Turner thank you for the gift of one of the best Voices the world has ever heard x

[@raincoatriver]

The genius of Phil Spector could elevate even an already great performer. RIP Tina.

[@thwart_the_slew]

My absolute favorite Tina Turner. Rest in peace legendary lady.

[@kendra.e7929]

RIP Tina Turner The Queen Of Rock and Roll 1939 - 2023 At The Age Of 83 Years Old.

[@theedgeofyourfeather]

A full choir of backup singers, a big horn section, a big string section. All at once. Most producers would be afraid that all this would overwhelm a single vocalist, but Phil Spector knew better. His Wall of Sound here is just a big wave for her to glide on. What a voice! What power! This song is a nuclear bomb of R&B.

[@ichmalealsobinich]

She was the Maria Callas of the Rock&Roll. RIP, your music will never die.

[@chantiaunique]

her story speaks sooo loud. the man who abused her mentally and physically is now gone/dead and she is still on stage today at 76 doing what she love

[@ex4life96]

Not true. After their divorce, and his bouts with drugs, IKE Turner had a Grammy award winning musical, and producing career, up until his death. Also outside of the abuse of Tina, he was actually one of the greatest inovators inRock/Pop/R&B music history.

[@chantiaunique]

im not discrediting his talent at all. The man was talented. im talking about how he treated her for years. It was WRONG and that's not debatable

[@luciverdad4834]

chantiaunique Tina is retired. She hasn't performed in nearly a decade. I wouldn't imply that his death was karma since he died nearly 30 years after their divorce. Ike was a talented musician but he was also troubled stemming from his childhood and he was bipolar, drugs made things worse. He should have treated his wife better but at the same time they benefited from each other to get out of St Louis. He can not take credit for her natural talent but he gave Tina a platform to shine. They're inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame together as a duo for a reason.

[@nicolep.1263]

chantiaunique

[@MetalTigger]

Far far too many people believe Tina's version of events from the 'autobiographical' film 'Whats Love Go To Do With It'. There are MANY holes in the story.. and the musical timeline is totally out of sync with reality in quite a few area's (but thats another story).

[@ronbogley9771]

I saw Tina and Ike and the Ikettes perform this at the Oakland Coliseum in 1969 when they - along with BB King(!) - were the opening acts for The Rolling Stones … Tina and the Ikettes were so amazingly energetic that they absolutely blew the roof off the place - so much so that the Stones wouldn’t even come out on stage for the longest time - like 45 minutes - until the place calmed back down. Never seen anything so powerful in my life. Tina was somethin’ else…❤

[@steveread4021]

You were privileged, my friend.

[@calanthaoliviaclements489]

What a lady, through all the obstacles in her life,she stayed strong, her talent immense...I never tire of watching her....She is greatly missed...Only one Tina.❤

[@heatherr0420]

As sad as I am, her voice singing this uplifts me, miss you Tina Turner ❤

[@easystar123]

My favourite Tina Turner song by far. This is pure genius. She gives it everything.

[@u.r.1639]

Her voice ❤❤❤

[@catherinelennon4804]

Saw this as a teenager I'm now 74, thought it was fantastic then and still feel the same. What a talent she was. R.I.P Tina.

[@kh23797]

Hi Catherine, I too clearly recall this film on UK TV when it came out. I was knocked sideways! This clip was imprinted on my mind-seeing it recently, I knew the subway, the camera angles, the 'Ikettes' dance, everything. A great early hit for writers Jeff Barry/Ellie Greenwich, aided by that echoic mono _Wall of Sound_ from Spector.

[@brotherjohn25]

Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll.

[@nothoughts33]

She was "Simply the Best" Rest easy in Peace, Tina!

[@veronicalangton-guest9615]

Rest in peace. Every female singer from Madonna, Beyonce and all who followed owe you a great debt. May you now show the Angels how to get down with the funky rock n roll ♥️

[@ellendavis8414]

I absolutely Love this song, should have been a hit when first released in America. Thanks Tina we are fortunate to have had you amongst us. Rest in peace my dear.

[@eugenelangston4601]

This is best she has ever done. Still sounds fantastic after 56 years.

[@SuzanWhite-u1y]

Grew up with her,most girls lived the same life as her, she was our strength and our talent . Heaven is proud to receive this beautiful woman.

[@keaton718]

Came here to listen to Phil Spectre's "pinnacle" of his wall of sound method,, but Tina really makes this track. I guess the music really compliments her voice because it never steps over her.

[@mickflaire]

Tina was so amazingly awesome on this song! I tried to do this the night that Tina passed away with my singer friend, Christal at karaoke, but because she had never heard it before we abandoned it after the 1st verse, but I just sent her this video and I think after she hears it and learns it we're gonna give it another shot, and I'm just gonna sit back and let her knock it out all by herself. Rest in peace, love & music,Tina! 🙏💖🧙‍♂️🎤🎶

[@TheTruthSeekHer]

Long live the Queen. This is the coolest, hippest, deepest song of all! She killed this!!

[@MM-zs7ir]

No more workin for the man every night and day. God bless you, Tina!

[@jeffsholeen2929]

The climax of the song when Tina screams toward the end is utterly amazing. The whole song and execution from beginning to end is perfection.

[@marionsutton5906]

R.I.P😢Tina Turner a true artist and legend 😢

[@kevinwaters5872]

The Wall of Sound as high as it ever got. Tina’s greatest performance. Timeless.

[@casimirchipere4265]

Rest in Peace Queen. My favorite song of all time!

[@dags.5527]

This will last forever. Absolute perfection, timeless.

[@cathywolfe7993]

Her passing makes me so sad. One of the greatest entertainers ever and a strong, inspirational woman for us all.

[@catherinekerr2160]

A trailblazer! The Queen of Rock! Tina was simply the BEST!! RIP 🩷🖤

[@readysteadyretro]

This was my dads choice for his funeral song 🫶 Awesome choice dad & one last surprise for us all. 17 years this year but still love you more than rivers deep & mountains high ♥️ Love you Dad xxx

[@christianebobadilla9757]

1966............... i was quite so Young ..but! I remember HER singing!....And SHE STAYS in my MIND for EVER!!!!💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@JoanneAA]

The greatest song in rock and roll, period. Thank you Miss Tina

[@stevenprice4988]

RIP Tina her best songs were river deep mountain high and simply the best and what's love got to do with it

[@laketa716]

This is my favorite song by Tina🙌🏽❤️

[@Scotty.S588]

I would have known about any of these cool grooves but I went deeper on some of the songs that Eric Burdon covered, this is the best one of all. You I love.

[@SuzanWhite-u1y]

By far, they always promote Proud Mary. This was her song.

[@laketa716]

@@SuzanWhite-u1y Absolutely...may she R.I.P💔 and thank you God for sharing her with us 🙏🏽💐🕊

[@maggietorro]

50 years ago and it is still magic.

[@christiansoldier1968]

I had to count out the decades on my fingers, "76, 86, ..." because the truth that 50 years has passed was shocking...and perhaps because I sometimes cannot count in my head, lol.

[@zebra2615]

It certainly is. Can,t believe that it wasn,t a hit.

[@lisacassar9486]

What a beautiful woman!! What a beautiful song!! Forever you will live on Tina, forever your music will fill our hearts and souls❤ Rest in peace beautiful lady.

[@barryrudge1576]

Phil Spectre knew what he was doing back in the day, that wall of sound was something else

[@elaine7285]

No-one can compare... RIP Tina thanks for the memories 😢

[@123WelshDan321]

Blows me away every time I listen to it.

[@zacmccaughan6823]

Savage.

[@1MollieM]

Me three!

[@1970groupie]

Yeah, shivers and goosebumps! One of my all time favs.

[@sbrooks729]

This version > Ike’s version

[@faridabechar3213]

👍👍👌👌👌💜💜💔💔

[@pamrichardson6275]

This is one of my all time favourites.

[@antonioallen1763]

Intense and complex.. And DEEP emotional meaning as only she could sing it.

[@ANNIE63-z9e]

Rip Tina River deep mountain high one of the best songs 🎵

[@erinkurinsky3630]

RIP to Queen Tina. This one really hurts.

[@David24634]

Arguably one of the top 10 rock songs ever. You do this for about 50 years and the title Queen of Rock & Roll is yours. Well Deserved, RIP Tina. Thanks for all the music and memories.

[@adrianwagner336]

there will never be another and i was alive in her time

[@alibalibee-jy4of]

Whatever anyone thinks of Phil Spector, he knew his way around a recording studio and gave us this sublime classic.

[@CreationsbyRyan]

One of the greatest songs ever recorded

[@ardmichielsen2977]

This song always sounded a bit heavenly, now she is there. RIP Tina

[@aardvaarkisgood]

A Veritable Masterpiece, not just of Rock but of Music.

[@robertbrown7408]

The UK really loved Tina Turner right from the start and all throughout her career.What a voice and what a lovely,gorgeous soul. ❤

[@scotto7924]

You got that right

[@ArtBlade]

best performance I've ever seen, mesmerising. I was never a fan but THIS makes me one.

[@jenniferjimenez677]

Thought of this song when I heard the news. Will always love you Tina. My oh my...River deep and mountain high.

[@alexlevine2522]

Tina Turner belongs in the Pantheon with Sarah Bernhardt, Josephine Baker, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Janis Joplin, and not too many others. The criterion is: this is a performer you just can't take your eyes off of.

[@dorisbrown3622]

You should hear her sing this song titled a fool in love from. 1960

[@francesvalenzuela3525]

Her voice dominates the heavy orchestration in the best way, this song could not be bettered, I love it.

[@ellenjardine6555]

She was a mountain, so, so high. RIP to an absolute legend.

[@defnessrealtalk4016]

My goodness, her voice piercing my soul and standing up the hairs on the back of my neck.....incredible singing power and spirit!!!

[@jayare2620]

Tina's performing here at a level that nobody else ever reached. Period.

[@elsiecooper3387]

Thanks Tina, for the wonderful music and dancing, you was just simply the best, long life fan from Australia, RIP Tina

[@foxxy_and_the_arts]

Rest in peace, Tina. There is no one like you

[@davidrivera8254]

MY FAVORITE TINA TURNER SONG OF ALL TIME WHY LIE 😢 R.I.P TO THE QUEEN!!😣🙏😞

[@AvaJochheim]

Was, Is, and will Always be one of the greatest songs ever written!

[@ugosessi3543]

Good bye beautiful woman and singer, may the ground be light to you

[@sonrisa8775]

Rest Now Mrs.Tina Turner. We all Love you, We all give you our LOVE!!! you can have all my love!!

[@miguelacosta4699]

R.I.P. One of the greatest female voices of Rock N Roll.

[@MrBobpass]

This version has NEVER been beaten...

[@kenton6098]

Gotta disagree with you. The one from 1971 with Jean Burke, Vera Hamilton and Esther Jones that has the spooky up and back interlude with maracas is absolutely amazing. It's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJnOeptqrZmgo68

[@alall6949]

This song was a flop when it came out spector disappeared for 2 years went into hiding. It was a hit in England first not here it flopped

[@InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

@@alall6949 And now the floor flipped 🙃

[@robertheintze9413]

@@kenton6098 Didn't The Supremes and Temptations do a version of this in 1970?

[@kellycarson6422]

One of the best singers ever ❤️ R.I.P. Tina I loved listening to your music growing up in the 80's and 90's, I had her album on CD as a teenager in the 90's, you will be sadly missed but yr music will live on forever ❤. X

[@swimnyc1]

RIP Tina, you were a special and talented lady. Thank you for all you that you gave us. ❤

[@lioness61turner24]

I love this song since I was 11 years old. I am now in my sixties and I still love her music!!🥰

[@catherinebrown9482]

Rest in peace Miss Turner you earned your name 😢

[@ijw2009]

Haven't heard this in years, but today seems appropriate. RIP Tina

[@dlong50]

My all time favourite Tina Turner song.

[@galenwilliamson907]

Today's musicians just don't have this energy, this power, this rawness, this soul.

[@heidiweber2295]

Very sad news. RIP Tina. Thanks for your music. You will be missed.

[@loriebennett7916]

Big tune,loving,loving it, rest in peace.

[@makaduran]

What a song… what voice woman..!!! Rip Tina!!! ❤

[@marcmeakin4634]

Probably the best female rock and roll song EVER

[@teresastraley]

when i heard this song for the first time i went and bought the record but i was too young so my sister walked with me to the record store, it was one of the most amazing records and i wanted to sing like her and i tried on the harlow record

[@geirkristianeide1998]

Best ever .The Lord to mention her. Rest in Peace, Tina.

[@lisacassar9486]

Such raw beauty this song. Tina, we all are going to miss you❤

[@nobody85323]

Truly amazing - what music should be - RIP Tina

[@cindyinnew]

Hauntingly beautiful with Spector’s Wall of Sound, yet a total jam fest at the same time. One of my top ten songs of all time. And I’m a music freak so that’s saying a lot

[@jayboucher2310]

Nailed it.

[@keithromero3095]

Thank you Tina! Thank you for all the great music and life that inspired so many.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Talent unmatched Queen of Rock and Roll!❤

[@edwardsaint-ivan4421]

Right on!!!!!! One of the best ever written.

[@maxim2409]

R.I.P Tina Turner A wonderful loveley woman is gone but we never forget you. Your music lives forever❤

[@Crazyfeline]

Unbelievable how this wasn't a hit in the U.S. Spector using all his powers and Tina singing the shit out of it.

[@michellejollie1933]

It was too complicated musically and lyrically. The US of A had the same reaction to "Queen" and "Meat Loaf". Sometimes it takes us a little time. BUT better late than never!

[@defnessrealtalk4016]

It was a Hit in my book when I 1st heard it. Stiffs from countdown charts needed to take a page from my book.....and I wasn't even alive when the song popped....LOL

[@faustinataylor1242]

I’m only 60 years young and I must say I love her music then more than her resent . I feel her spirit. I am so thankful to have e 221 experienced her being with us. Rest Queen

[@GalaxyOfComicsTV]

The energy of this video is infectious

[@NevadaBoss]

One of THE greatest records of all time. RIP Anna Mae. Simply the best.

[@markdirigible9062]

Imagine hearing this come over the radio for the first time... Tina Turner - such a star