I couldn't resist the urge to post a version of this classic in the wake of the death of the iconic singer Tina Turner. I had no idea that the 'Nutbush' dance was an Australian innovation! I thought it was originated by Tina herself but not so. Here are just portions of three clips I have borrowed from youtubers celebrating and performing the hit song 'Nutbush City Limits'. Just shy of 50 years ago (i know, half a century), the track by Ike & Tina Turner and written by Tina herself, was issued. It was a moderate hit in America; but only scraped into the Aussie chart in the December of 1973 peaking at #87.
But for some reason 18 months later, 'Nutbush City Limits began another ascent on the Australian charts and it would peak at #27. In my memories it was a much bigger hit, but perhaps it was the sheer vocal power or the airplay it received that made me sit up and take notice. I heard nothing further from Tina Turner until 1984, as most of the world had forgotten about her, but that wouldn't ever be the case again and her comeback was of epic proportions.
The death of Tina Turner this week (May 24, 2023) at the age of 83 has been another sober reminder that no-one lives forever but legends like this woman and her music will shine on and rock on until the end of time.
25 май 2023
