Tina Turner 1939-2023 R.I.P.

In this livestream we pay tribute to the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina Turner.

[@timothy4664]

She was special. I saw her perform in Boston 2008. She was 68 years old and slayed that performance. Age didn't stand in her way, that's for sure. One of the best concerts I ever attended.

[@TerriResists]

Am going to watch this piece another day. I am gutted over her loss. Tina Turner’s vibrant talent is unparalleled. And, as a survivor of extreme DV, she was an inspiration to all of us who escaped violence. Rest in Peace, Tina Turner 💔

[@jamespardue3055]

I saw Tina open for Lionel Richie at the Forum in LA when she made her return, and there was no doubt she blew him off the stage, the crowd called for Tina in between Lionel's songs, it was a little embarrassing for him, but she was just so freaking commanding on stage, you could not take your eyes off of her, and she and her band were so sincere, and having a blast doing it. Always saw her as an inspirational celebrity, as well as monumentally talented. She will be missed, and thank you for the tribute. Well done, as usual. You spoil us.

[@arturomadera4916]

Nice tribute Rick. I played drums on (Simply) The Best with Tina and that's her singing live with a band in the studio. A great experience with a professional lady who really knew her stuff.

[@alexcampbell3032]

That's incredible. Was there a lot of rehearsal?

[@tagesvaterpatrick8780]

I loved the drums on that song! Straight, tight and groovy... 🥰

[@arturomadera4916]

@@alexcampbell3032 2 weeks at S.I.R. rehearsing the album. Tina came in to the Hit Factory and sang live.

[@alexcampbell3032]

@@arturomadera4916 Phenomenal performances by Tina and the band Your drumming is outstanding on that particular mega hit.

[@joshdance9959]

Wow. Such a great memory and experience to have had. Awesome

[@Dawnabella]

Thank you Rick, for posting a lovely tribute to the Queen of R & R! Rest easy Ms Tina, my condolences to her friends,family& fans!❤

[@christophersnyder1532]

She was a heavenly voice, powerful, melodious, and a fighter. Now she shall sing amoung the choir of angels. She shall be sorely missed, rest in peace, graceful Soul.

[@AntonPickard]

I am 69 - as these musical influences pass on - we mourn the passing of a musical era. Rick is so right on - music is not the same now and while that is so sad, its also normal - I am sure my grandparents may have felt the same way about the passing of the big band artists from the 20s and 30s. I am so incredibly grateful for living though this and for all the incredible music that has enriched my life.

[@Tylerthumper]

I'm 40 and when I was a kid I've asked my parents to buy a Tina Turner Best Of. And you're right, there's no more music like this.

[@landyachtfan79]

I'm in absolute shock. Just...............gutted. I grew up loving her music. May she forever rest in peace. I've LOVED her ever since first hearing "What's Love Got To Do With It" in a dark blue 1977 Chevrolet Concours 4-door sedan (just think of a "fancy", blinged-out '77 Nova, & you get the idea) in the summer of 1984.

[@stulora3172]

My first rock concert, end of the 80s, with my parents in the Waldbühne in Berlin. She has a huge spot reserved in my heart. Hope she sings for my mom now.

[@tiagopinto365]

im 32 i grew up listening and falling in love with Tina and my kids will listen to TINA👑 QUEEN FOREVER!!

[@davedecker2056]

Rick, God bless you for your genuine, heartfelt tribute to Tina Turner. Her music will live on through her recordings, and I will continue to appreciate the videos you put out that celebrate what real music and musicianship is all about.

[@sueparras6028]

Thank you Rick for such a heartfelt tribute to the Queen of Rock and Roll! You were so right about these artists who could actually sing. Bless you! RIP Tina Turner! 😢💔✌🇨🇦

[@BrickNewton]

Tina was the voice of the NRL, Australia Rugby League in the early 90's she was part of an advertising campaign using Simply the best. But she didn't just let them use the song, she travelled to Oz to see the games in person and made a video with the players as the promotional song. She was so loved by us as she really loved the game and it showed. Her songs were always a part of growing up.

[@genny5309]

I saw that video yesterday for the first time. Wonderful.

[@marthamacias6044]

Thank you Tina, indeed. A great inspiration, a joy to watch and listen to always. And yes, the price of being around so long is saying good bye to all those who enriched our lives, but mostly our souls with their music.

[@RedStripe991]

Thank you, Rick. I urge everyone to check out Tina's live version of "The Best" in Barcelona in 1990. Her energy and ability to connect with THOUSANDS. Amazing. One of a kind.

[@israelr6636]

Awesome career and tremendous life story. God bless and rest in peace Tina.

[@ChildlessCatLady81]

As an 80s kid, I clearly knew who Tina was and was in awe of her as an artist and as a woman, having dealt with all that she did. Schitt's Creek (TV show) featured "The Best" in a few episodes and I hope it introduced her songs to new generations and garnered more appreciate for a truly one of a kind talent. This one stings really hard. R.I.P., Tina and thank you. Thank you too, Rick, for a lovely tribute.

[@garnerearp9474]

Great tribute Rick, growing up,and being blessed to be from a family who loved all genres of music and the power of radio back in a different time growing up listening to our heroes and now losing them is so sad,and the harsh reality that more will come but by God wasn't it great to be blessed by the greatest musicians of all times. RIP Tina, your music will live on forever.

[@norseman61]

I’m 62, and I remember as a young white boy living in midwestern suburbia, seeing Tina Turner on the various variety shows that existed back then. I’d hear her screaming style (always with perfect pitch) and see her sweating and strutting and spinning and ROCKING, and I wasn’t sure what to think. But I knew it was cool, and l never moved until her act was over. She was, and always will be, an original.

[@isaacbobjork7053]

She died on my 45th birthday, but I felt so much older than that when another one of the Greats from my childhood passed. One of those that you didn't neccessarily listen to actively but they still were THERE and contributed to my growing up more than I ever realised. Prince, Bowie, and a lot of others. The Best is my favourite even though her and Ike's version of Proud Mary for me as a CCR fan really is great too.

[@nancyberry1039]

Another legendary voice from my youth is gone. Only Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack & Diana Ross are still with us. I hate getting older & watching some many of my favorite iconic artists pass away. This sucks... RIP Queen Tina... 😢

[@darkwinter6028]

One of the greats has passed, and now the world is a poorer place. RIP, Tina. 🫡

[@ScottEgan69]

She always sang like she meant it. God I loved Tina Turner so much. When any of her videos came on MTV I just stopped whatever I was doing to absorb it. Jeff Beck played on Private Dancer. She collaborated with so many stars and was never outshone. Hail the Queen of Rock and Roll.

[@liz6965]

Oh my goodness, this post is such a lovely tribute to our Tina. And all the comments I’ve been reading are so true. It’s so hard knowing these incredible artists from our generation who gave us so much joy and defined how we feel about life and love, will leave this world, but leave it and us richer. I feel so lucky to have been around our generation. I love Tina so much and feel so heartbroken she has left us, but relieved she is no longer in pain. I agree that we should absolutely be listening and downloading her incredible music and watching her fabulous performances and elevate her magnificence to everyone and those who never saw how sensational she was on stage! No one will ever touch her and her fun, energy and interaction with her dancers and band on stage. Love you Tina 🧡🌻🙏🏽

[@NVRAMboi]

It's that time of life for our generation Rick. I'm older today than I've ever been in my life. I've spent the last few years of my life reconciling that it's nearing time for me to go home and I'm okay with that. Average longevity is now around "76.4 years". Tina seemed to make the most of her life and circumstances. She will be missed. RIP

[@theringmaster886]

One thing about living through any part of the 1960s-2000s is that we all shared so many moments in popular culture through television, film and radio. They’re memories ingrained in our minds, hearts and souls. We’re all so familiar with these artists and there were SO many of them over those decades. We are able to mourn and celebrate together, but there are going to be more and more of our favourite stars dying simply due to the avalanche of shows, films and music we experienced over these years.

[@markcouch7049]

Tina Turner was 31 years old when I was born in 1970, I grew up listening to this wonderful lady with this amazing voice. She was indeed the Queen of Rock n Roll, this one hits like an atom bomb. I thought Gordon Lightfoot passing away was tough, this one truly hurts. What can you say. Private dancer, what's love got to do with it, and the iconic simply the best were anthems for rock and roll in the 80s, as well as anthems for those of us who were born into Generation x. These tears I'm crying right now are true pain, Miss Tina you will be truly missed you are now singing with the angels, and putting on a stupendous show for Jesus and the heavenly host another beautiful angel taken from us too soon RIP we will see you soon in heavens golden garden😢♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@davidbenasulin]

Beautiful tribute! thank you Rick! Artistst that are the soundtrack of our lives....R.I.P amazing Tina Turner!

[@HOPEat]

Thank you 🙏 for doing this. I learned that she once performed in front of 180,000 people in 1988. One of the largest crowds for a single performer ever. It was in Rio de Janeiro. R.I.P.

[@tlyria]

What's Love Got To Do With It , was a huge help getting out of an abusive marriage. I married at 16 to a man 7 years older than I, after he got me pregnant. Thank you for saving my/our lives Tina.

[@harryhondo1013]

Was there anything better than watching Tina preforming "Proud Mary" live? Man, that alone cements her as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

I was reminiscing the other day, and fumbled around and played "Cosmik Debris", Zappa, and tuned into the background singers and realized it was Tina doing vocals... what a time it was...😢

[@FkYouProbably]

Rick loves music to his core man. So sad & so sweet

[@thomaskleinhans2384]

She was an incredibly talented and stylish musician. Your voice and phrasing was stunning. Phoenix from the ashes for all women and man! The best example of authenticity and power through love. A great philanthropist has left us. I´m so sad, Tina, thank you for ever!

[@CJLockhart]

I'm completely in wow. RIP, Tina Turner.

[@jamesleenelson]

She grabbed me from her performance as the Acid Queen on the Who’s Tommy. I’d heard of her before that: Ike and Tina Turner, but that’s when she really came onto my radar. She’s simply the best!

[@eallawson7601]

A bright shining star. A legacy that will endure. Simply the best. How lucky we have been to witness such a beautiful and talented person. There are many reasons to mourn the passing of Tina Turner. There are thousands of reasons to celebrate her life and legacy.

[@fohn4305]

Great Tribute, Rick Beato! 🎉

[@johnnymossville]

I feel like no matter what kind of music you like, you've gotta love Tina Turner.

[@kate9507]

A beautiful soul has left us to shine forever in the light beyond. We were blessed to have her for a while

[@IggyYTube]

You are so freakin' right Rick ! This beautiful talented lady was one of a kind. God we will miss her so.

[@creamnsugar6771]

What can you say... life gets mighty precious, when there's less of it to waste. She was a real artist, and she really put herself out there. For God's sake she taught Jagger how to move. ...such a legend.

[@gregthegreek6969]

Rest In Peace Tina! You are/were like no one else! GREG

[@gregthegreek6969]

Also-Rick, you are A-CLASS-ACT! Thank you for your TRUE thoughts on people and music! Not much more to say. GREG

[@tita4ewaz]

I was blessed to have seen Prince, Michael Jackson and Tina Turner. Her show topped that list. RIP to the the Queen of Rock.

[@AOK3x3]

Her personal story is nothing short of amazing!

[@PaulLoughrin]

She was such a great singer. RIP.

[@vincet1845]

tina was part of my life from the 70s until the 90s and RIP

[@jasonedwards6614]

Thank you Rick. This cuts deep.

[@blackibex]

One of the greatest musicians of all time. ♥️

[@wesboundmusic]

I read today in an essay recapitulating her life that she had only two weeks to record this album ("Private Dancer"), that's all the time her new record label (EMI, I think) was willing to invest as a budget for this. But tried and tested as she had been, she stepped up to an almost impossible task to accomplish. It adds impressively to her unbelievable accomplishments, the major ones of which happened away from the limelight. Rest in peace, Queen of Rock n Roll and living testament to the human condition and how to live a life riddled with much adversity almost from the start with grace, style, integrity! We'll miss her...

[@marvinshenk]

Tina Turner was an amazing and classy lady. She was penniless when she left Ike after years of abuse and with her drive and talent became a superstar of her own. A truly remarkable person. It's sad that she has passed, but at least she made it to 83. She really was a beautiful and talented lady.

[@sonicfrogdotnet]

The word Rick was looking for is vocal command. Dynamics. She could belt when needed. But Tina Turner knew she didn't always have to belt. She held back until the time was right... Then... BRING IT!!!!

[@esotericsoundlab]

Tina Turner "Simply the Best!" RIP 💐 FYI cover by Ghost "We Don't Need Another Hero" released on the May 19th.

[@patti9339]

Tina Turner … Legendary Icon.

[@MrMvidz]

Really liked the tribute song from Ghost, covering We don't need another hero, released the other day. So sad that she would pass away so suddenly after that.

[@MIKERUPTION]

Back when music had soul. There was a depth to music that was lost when the primary focus shifted from making a masterpiece to making money.

[@daviddeezmusic2313]

Tina was an original. RIP Tina😢

[@darrelldog5]

Tina was, "Simply The Best!"

[@proinseasburke2681]

Some credit must be given to Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh from Heaven 17 for producing a version of Al Green's Lets Stay together for Tina, which more or less kick started her career again after a few barren years. And David Bowie had some influence with the record company, Capital Records, stating that Tina was his favourite singer. The greatest female Rock and Roll singer undoubtedly. R.I.P.

[@absta100]

RIP Anna May Bullock ❤🎉🫡⭐️

[@alastairmurray3153]

Only Marylin McCoo was Tina's equal, both got better with age, beauty, vocal talent, maturity in their love for others! I am 66 and Tina was a huge part of my life. Always loved her yet never knew of the violent years with husband Ike until maybe 25 years ago. She will never be forgotten. Pray she rejected Buddha for the peace and love only Jesus Christ can only bring! Loved you Tina, you ARE amazing!! Please exchange "Queen of Rock ' n Roll" for "Goddess of Rock 'n Roll!" We loved you Tina!!! Nutbush just brought the house down every time!! Hope to see you again sometime soon!!!

[@pandmn]

🎵We don't need another hero🎵We just need more Beatos👏

[@BetinaLundkaerJensenartist]

I thought she was going to live forever - so strong -

[@garynewey9957]

Rick search on KZbin nearly tins Turner and see the ad she did singing simply the best.

[@avantegarde365]

Proud Mary the Wind Cries Mary, peace out...

[@markzed66]

The closest I got to her music was: 2000 - Our garage band concert, attempting 'It's only love' with no female vocalists. Luckily I got the Bryan bit. 2006 - Fund-raising concert for my work, a lovely lady named Viola performed 'Proud Mary' as one of the acts. Not the greatest singer, but boy, did she nail it with her costume and moves.

[@Treasacello]

I love watching your videos, but we gotta stop meeting like this! So many great talents paving the way for us, in life as well as death.

[@davidgarner2775]

A friend and journalist told me when IKE died they were coming up with a headline caption for the article on it. His favorite that they could not use was, "Ike Beats Tina To Death." R.I.P. Tina we'll see you on the other side.

[@brianmurray6287]

Tina had it all and then some..

[@gilliantracy7991]

I think we all look and feel like you do Rick…heartbroken. I hope the Swiss put a statue of her by Lake Zurich like they did with Freddie by Lake Montraux!

[@KevinORourke25]

Look, I'm 72 years old, Given life expectancy for men, I fully understand that at best I have 10-to15 years of life left. So what? TT was 83 years old and had a tumultuous life but for the most part I think she probably lived very well for most of it. Life and death go hand in hand and it's something we somehow refuse to accept. I just can't be devestated when someone lives into their 80's and then dies. I felt that way about my own parents and if I make the estimated 10-15 years, I hope that no one feels that way about me. 80 ish is the end of the line for most of us. Realize it, absorb it, and most certainly, EXPECT it. It doesn't matter how bright your star shined, no one gets out alive

[@therealawakener7]

Of course the muted guitaring is so good, it's 'Pat Thrall' that's why.

[@ronsiegel1084]

Anyone who lives a long life (however you define it) goes through this when there musical idols pass.

[@Gabrielle4870]

Tina, Joe Cocker, Rod Steward, folks who really know how to deliver a song. And always improve on the original.

[@ALBundy73]

She is with Michael Jackson the two most powerfull singer ( m'y opinion ...) that were giving everything they had so deep down from their bones that all their ancestors were shouting with them when they were singing ....if you know what i mean , when Tina was hitting the High notes , dawn dude it s like a laser straigh to your brain deep down your body and soul ...it is all or nothing , it IS all with Tina RIP

[@luvbasses5487]

I don’t know if she wrote these or maybe had some outsourced writer’s’ help. It doesn’t really matter because millions of people went home singing the lyrics and humming the melodies after the gig. That’s what’s most important. To reach inside the listener’s soul and make a lasting impression with real-life lyrical content. Tina was really real. People know when something is genuine.

[@GGRetroRally]

We are all dinosaurs unfortunately. Jeff beck, David Bowie, Tina, EVH, Lemmy, meat loaf… the list goes on. Unfortunately there aren’t many like them any more.

[@frankduffy2413]

Loved this lady she was a power house rest in peace Tina

[@vbarrto]

Tina, Michael, and music production that time...

[@mogulmeister]

Great tribute Rick. We aren’t just hurting because brilliant artists are dying off but these are lives that define us. They represent when music was central to our lives, better crafted and less interfered with than the factory farmed output so common today. As Frank Zappa said (and I have altered it) “Music isn’t dead - it just smells funny.” It’s still out there but you really have to look. RIP Tina

[@piekcruson993]

Couldn't have said it better myself..

[@MariMack]

Thank you for this, Rick. RIP Tina. This one hits hard, for too many reaaons to list in this comment thread.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

People don’t realize how crazy her 80s comeback was. She had completely cooled off musically for over a decade then came back, at 44 years old, to be successful on the top 40 charts, an area typically dominated by artists in their early 20s! R.I.P. to an absolute legend

[@regis_red]

I was just thinking about that, how the Tina we knew the most was actually the one from the comeback… talk about two careers!

[@HouseholdDog]

Absolutely. She was particularly big down here in Australia. Simply the Best was the football promo theme for a while.

[@noblemann4898]

I was a teenager in the 80s and I remember the resurrection of her career. I'm proud to say, just like Jimi Hendrix, she came to England to make it truly big! P.S... Just like the Muppets!

[@mindeloman]

Yeah, most people don't know that after she left Ike, she was cleaning house to get by and singing lounge gigs.

[@HouseholdDog]

Australia is so big into her, we hold the World record for biggest nutbush dancers.

[@buster52]

At 69 yrs old, I've come to recognize that a price of being around so long is watching our heroes move on before us.

[@dethdance4109]

Truth. I'm 2 years behind you and it seems that part of aging it tracked by the people and abilities one has lost over the years.

[@comajoebuck999]

We will be gathered to our people..

[@mikaelflodstrom6370]

🌠

[@PJ-yc2kb]

It does get tough

[@davidosilverman900]

Tell me about it...

[@stevenhandford3728]

As good as CCR's original is. Tina's rendition of Proud Mary was a force of nature! R.I.P to an absolute legend.😢

[@PublicSchoolFinance]

Oh yes, loved that one

[@blakeh6250]

Saw her do it live..what a show

[@tangofoxy5781]

She could shimmy like no one else for sure! Love ❤️ and prayers 🙏 to Tinas' family 😇❤️🙌🙏✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@G.R.V-v4g]

The way she sang that song you would think that she wrote it and CCR covered it. She will be missed.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@blakeh6250 Ooh la la, Blake! When and where?

[@toddflowers8052]

Beautiful tribute Rick ...I'm 63 and I can't remember a time in my life without her music and performances.... we've lost a legend but her music lives on ! 🥺🙏💔🥀🥀🕊️🕊️

[@1pedalsteel374]

Authenticuty

[@galespressos]

@Todd Flowers Same feeling. I’m a bit younger than you, but not far off. My generation overlapped on the cusp with the generation of older brothers and sisters that were not far off when I was growing up. Lots of overlap. I’m so thankful I was able to share in this music before all the other tech and fakeness came in. Authenticity. Love Tina Turner, T&T was and is dynamite!

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

As someone who is young and enjoys older musics from the 70s, 80s and 90s I always make sure to appreciate the legends while they are still here

[@tylerhackner9731]

Same here. I’m 21, and primarily enjoy older music as well. We gotta pay our respects to the legends we lost and the ones we still have (Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, etc)

[@ndmich88]

Hear hear! I’m with you ✊ Trying to see them when I can…while we all still can

[@alanerkkila4213]

I've been craving Tina Turner for the past month or so. Wondering how she's doing....

[@moeball740]

Private Dancer is such a sad song. It illustrates that everyone has hopes and dreams; sadly, for many of us, these dreams will never be realized. Fortunately for Tina she dared to dream big, of a life without Ike, and she absolutely nailed it!

[@scottwheeler2494]

Her version of “I can’t Stand the Rain” shook me to my core. I had heard the greats before her perform the song, but none could touch her. Perhaps the timing of the great synths of that era made the difference her performance was second to none. I had my first great stereo in the 80’s. I know that made a difference in the record but nothing touched her live performances. The Private Dancer record was simply amazing.

[@iggywhiskers]

Rick, you always show us what a caring, loving person you are. We need 8 billion Rick Beato’s in this world.

[@ExcitedHawksFan]

Yeah, he’s so caring that he profits off of someones death… maybe let the paint dry before capitalizing on a tragedy.

[@SynthMan65]

​@@ExcitedHawksFan This video was most likely demonitized by KZbin BECAUSE he played some of her music. Geez, what an uncaring and miserable soul you must be.

[@dennisfallon6185]

We do! Loving and caring people make this world a better place!!

[@Kaderlid13]

He really is. Thank you, Rick.

[@orent1]

@@ExcitedHawksFanWhat a F cynical bastard you need to be in order to think he’s doing it for a profit. You’re clearly not following his channel if that’s what you’re saying. I won’t even get into the technical explanation about how many views you need in order to get a decent amount of money on YT, but if you would’ve watched some of Ricks content you’d know that his income comes from his courses and books on his store. Now F off.

[@johnnolan5579]

Tina Turner was a performer I have never heard anyone say they disliked. She was universally loved and admired for her ability to allow people to feel every word and every movement of her performance. She was electrifying. Thankfully we still have her music.

[@lesleylesley5821]

Everyone loves Tina.

[@glenrotchin5523]

Her voice had the range of an opera singer, the soul of a gospel singer, the grit of a country singer and the phrasing of an R&B singer, and the raw power of a rock singer. She worked with everyone from the Who to Bryan Adams. No one like her. Before or ever.

[@frk75]

exactly, she was so versatile, here in canada (and i'M sure it was the same everywhere else, you could hear her in every genre of radio station, rock, pop, MOR, she had what it takes to cover all this range......

[@loriloucks-loricanhelp2771]

Well said.

[@zyguit]

Very well put. The contrast of raw power and vulnerability in her voice as the songs call for it is to me unparalleled. Bono is for me the only apt comparison I can think of at the moment.

[@DeathValleyDazed]

Best comment honoring this woman of music.

[@NevaUndaPressure]

🎶🎤👑🙌🏾 Rest in EXCELLENCE Tina Turner!

[@tcb5141]

Tina was... Simply the Best

[@tridentexpeditions]

Rick,, we certainly recognized, when this album came out in the 80s, what a monstrous return this was, not just for Tina, but for the world of music and entertainment. And it was monumental. She was rockin' in every sense of the word at that time of her life. Enormous star. And her duet with Bryan Adams..."It's Only Love."...was taken as utterly epic when it hit. She took the 80's styles and brought them to life. It was just good stuff, and in the MTV era, she could just kill it. I recall so clearly saying how impressive she was returning at that time and tearing it up. She was a dominant, singular force. And you play "Simply the Best." That's the sound of Triumph.

[@brendanoshea1472]

“It’s Only Love” is one of my favorite riffs of all time. That song’s incredible.

[@lesleylesley5821]

She came back at just the right time in music with the right look, the perfect performance style and a well seasoned voice that she knew how to use. She always looked like she was completely immersed in performance. No one else was like this, except maybe Janis Joplin.

[@MehYam2112]

+1 for It’s Only Love. Classic song that deserves more love. Also, Tina sang some crazy vocals on Zappa’s song Montana. Check it out, she did an amazing jazzy scat section that took her three days to rehearse and record.

[@OLLiGoldeaux]

This Album invented the "AirPlay Rock Music".

[@michaelkb8783]

Thank you, Rick. Beautiful tribute.

[@bruresende]

Tina was my dad's absolute favorite singer and I grew up watching her shows on old videotapes... I remember looking at that beautiful woman, just amazed by her energy... When I was big enough to understand her story, I started admiring her even more... Her legacy will carry on for many generations!

[@Kieop]

My dad doesn't normally react to the deaths of his favourite artists, but this one hit him hard.

[@Chatta-Ortega]

Beautiful tribute, Rick. It's tough watching our heroes slip away.

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

It is. It hurts.

[@DavidinMiami]

Tina was fiercely devoted to her craft, which featured precise phrasings, nuanced shifts and adjustments in vocal acrobatics, and raw passion in every note. A true original, a groundbreaker who rebranded herself against the odds, and a live performer the likes of whom we will never see again.

[@lesleylesley5821]

She had a powerful voice but had great control over it. Add that to her performance level, it's unmatched.

[@larrypower8659]

You’re so right, Rick. “There are no songs like this anymore. Before the technological advances …” Even in the ‘80s it was still real music played and sung by real people, FOR real people. It is not like that anymore, and more’s the pity. RIP, Tina: survivor, star, and great inspiration to all who dream of a better life.

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

that's a silly complaint. People have said stuff like this and felt vindicated since the invention of soundwaves. It's no more intelligent to state than "kids these days just have no respect anymore" or "the economy is just going to crap". Such absolutes never can be true as they ignore a lot of nuance and subtle differences in the wide field of life. (or that economics are a cyclic phenomenon, not anything going ever just one way and never all sectors at one time in the same direction)

[@larrypower8659]

@@Ugly_German_Truths You know what they say about opinions, right? Well, I have mine and you have yours.

[@Jahreas]

Feel the same, Tina was a voice that was everywhere, we're losing them, Charlie Watts , Jeff.. It's like an era is coming to an end. A point in music is going by and we're not finding it in new music. Great post Rick. 😔

[@buffalobuilders8058]

Totally agree no one puts in the time

[@carbonking53]

The recent Gordon Lighthfoot passing was a huge loss as well.

[@666Havers]

There's no artists and musicians coming out today that'll we'll be shedding tears for in 50 years time

[@HeavyMetalNerd]

Tim Bachmann,too.☹️

[@keitha.9922]

David Crosby too

[@iainmoore666]

Probably the most heart felt and genuine video I've watched in all these years on KZbin. Thank you Rick as it clearly wasn't easy to keep composed whilst making this very fitting tribute. R.I.P Tina x

[@peverson3465]

I agree with you Rick when you say “All of our heroes and stars are disappearing from our generation”.

[@ralphmunn1685]

We're dying, each of us in turn. It's not a tragedy, it's just how it goes. We can and will miss those who go before us, and some will be missed more than others; but the highest honor we can give them is not to cry for their passing, but to appreciate that we got to share some time here with them. Thank you, Tina, for enriching my life. 🙏

[@waningmooncancer9628]

Mr. Munn, you've got some GOOD WORD in you.❤✌️🖖

[@BeingMe23]

Very true! No, one will escape this world alive. Every yesterday is a memory. Every today is a gift. Every tomorrow is not promised. All we have is now. Will you start today?

[@JF-kv1gm]

This precious life is a one-way journey, from the moment of our birth. I imagine that Tina had been preparing for her departure...and in the knowledge that she will be back, somewhere in some form.