Tina Turner on Letterman, May 31, 1984 

Her laughter and her smile are infectious. I absolutely adore Ms. Anna Mae Bullock.

She was 45 years old here. Damn. She looks amazing and 10 years younger than her age. Very cool, easy going babe.

Look up the definition of CLASS and you'll find a picture of Tina Turner.

Her speaking voice was just mesmerizing

Tina Turner is one of my FAVORITE people on the face of the earth. ❤️ I've been EXTREMELY sad since her passing.

Wow!!! What a gem of an interview!!! I love this era of Tina's career around late 1983 into 1984 where all of the massively hard work and re-building of her career was about to pay off and sky-rocket her into legendary status. The "Lionel" she mentions in the interview in Lionel Ritchie, whom she was the opening act for during his tour. To think that Tina Turner was an opening act for ANYONE blows the mind. Things were about to really take off for her during this time. No one could have predicted the amazing, record-breaking things to come.

Almost 40 years ago. Now Ms. Turner has left this realm. RIP TIna - you'll always be one of the brightest stars in music!

Tina Turner is gorgeous, in every sense of the word. Thank you for posting!

I just learned of her passing. This came on my feed after the beginning of a Tina Turner interview binge. This interview is gold. She had such a great attitude and seemed like so much fun here. RIP Tina.

I saw Tina in concert right after "Private Dancer" was released, and she was a force of nature on the stage--singing her heart out, and dancing like crazy! And, yes, her legs were gorgeous!

I've always loved her hairstyle like this! Takes me back!!👍❤😎

A force to be reckoned with. Can't believe she has passed! She is one of those people who we would all wish could live forever!! Her music will always live on! Totally unique! ONE OF A KIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was 24 back then. I remember she had been on tv when I was a kid & my mom commenting on her dancing. Ffwd about 15 years & minus the evil baggage & she became a force to be reckoned with. What a treasure she became! 💥🎶

She is a lioness woman! So athletic, fiesty and fun, and of course talented to boot. Private Dancer was the record that shot her to full-blown legend status (which she had always deserved imo but that proved it to the world).

Hard to believe there was a time before that album! 1984 was one helluva year for music!

"What's the name of the album?" Private Dancer Dave. Only one of the greatest albums ever made. Forgive him for he didn't know at the time. What a beautiful soul she is. Great clip from a fantastic show back then.

RIP such a beautiful smile. I’m mesmerized by the memories

This is the era I grew up in and Tina I knew. Even as a small kid it was something amazing to see her career go into orbit after the release of Private Dancer.

I had forgotten about her appearance on Letterman until I saw the Tina documentary on HBO this past weekend. She was a good sport here. She's just incredible. She said she wanted to perform to packed stadiums like the Rolling Stones and she certainly did that.

Two days before this on 5/29/84 I saw Tina Turner open for Lionel Ritchie. It turns out that day was the day that Private Dancer was also released. When she opened and sang What's Love Got To Do With It...... NO ONE knew the words b/c the album just came out that day! It was an amazing experience and I will always hold her memory very close to my heart.

Crazy to think she was 45 y/o here. Such a beautiful woman. Rest In Paradise.

Along with the fact that she's a legend and a fantastic performer, I always loved what a great sport she was with Dave and the Tuna Turner. 😍

Beautiful Tina! Little did she know of the great success that was just around the corner...

I was born in '83, so my conscious Tina Turner exposure is more late 80s / early 90s and my only awareness of her was just as a mega super star, not so much the person herself. Watching this, what a rad, chill person.

She's mesmorizing! A legendary dynamic soul. Bless you Tina. Very articulate. Long may you run Tina!

Private Dancer was a remarkable album not only because it was simply a great release - but it came out at a time along with a massive flood of really great albums by some of the biggest artists - and it never got lost in the deluge that year. It stood out and shone and elevated Tina to the peak of her career. It was an amazing time for music and Tina Turner was integral to it all. RIP Tina - your incredible talent will truly be missed.

Tina had no idea what was about to happen for her in the following weeks and months after this interview. This album was about to become legend and catapult her into the stratosphere where she belonged and will always belong.

Gosh, Tina was simply dazzling here, such a force of a woman and performer. I love her and i miss her so much. Tina.. You were simply The Best❤️🌹🌹❤️

So sad to hear of her passing....RIP Tina...what a legend😓🙏🙏

I am 100% American and I have loved this song since I was a very little girl!

I was born in the '60s and grew up in the seventies. I recall in the '70s hearing River deep mountain high and loving it. It may not have hit initially when it came out but it became a classic here in the states as well.

She was very gracious in this interview. I’m sure she was thinking, (I’m here to promote my album and you’re handing me a tuna turner!) lol.

RIP Tina! What a sweet and talented lady she was!! I remember this very interview when it first aired. I was 14 years old. I just love how she’s so candid and down to earth. She was so classy. ❤

I have fond memories of the Private Dancer album as a child. My father worked for Pepsi-Cola, who was the sponsor on her tour, so not only did he get comp tickets to see the show and was completely blown away, but he took home with him a stack of about 20 Private Dancer albums on vinyl that were given out to Pepsi employees as treats! It is his favorite album of all time, and when my parents would have dinner parties, my Dad would proudly give his friends their very own copy of his favorite LP.

The way she walked there all proud. Love Her!

What a great interview - Dave actually asked real questions which does not happen very often.

I love this amazing woman she is “The Best” and always will be! She loved her audience and WE loved her right back! Her confidence comes from she knows the “People” are the true critics and her focus was making ALL of us happy! She even states it doesn’t really matter if the “Big Wigs” of the Radio Stations liked her… WE the people “as she referred to” LOVED her and she loved all of us right back! A GREAT BIG THANK YOU Tina Turner your Legacy will live on forever ❤🙏

I've Never Met TINA.. But I Just Can Not Get Over Her Passing 😥

What a treat to be able to watch Tina and Dave together. I think he wanted a private dance! Albums...weren't they great?

I love how she's a little flirty and a little shy. My TINA! 💔 I MISS YOU ALREADY

Great legs and I love her laugh. Loved her since the 80s when I was a little kid. The autobiography made me love her even more, such a strong beautiful soul!

Im 72 and I will miss you.

Her major success was just around the corner with that album. What awesome days those were!!!!!!!

I loved her smile, her energy, so friendly, simple, approachable, and that remained, she didn't give up on fame... always with her foot on the ground, a beautiful girl!!! my cousin found her in Paris with her, and asked for a photo and autograph, and she thanked her, imagine?? tina turner thanking you for a photo and autograph???? how amazing, she is and always will be the best, what a human being, what a human being...🖤🖤🖤🖤👉🏾🇧🇷

Tina is forever regal, a queen.

It’s crazy how no one really picked up on her saying she was uncomfortable and afraid at Phil Spector’s house. Then almost 10 years later Ronnie Spector wrote a book about how Phil abused her. So insane.

She is sooo down on earth❤

Rest in power, Queen Tina.

She's a way bigger star around the world, than in the US.

I am still crushed that’s she’s not with us. She was like a light in the world. A force of nature, and a good person.

Tina's hometown is amazing. Just too cute.

Probably the sexiest woman that ever lived. God she was hot and it really shows in this interview. RIP Tina Turner.

RIP Tina; we love you and will always miss you!

she was meant to be Tina Turner...RIP Queen,,,we love u

Always loved Tina. A great talent. A beautiful woman. This episode is one of the reasons Letterman was the best talk show ever. The Tina Turner Tuna maker😂 A classic.

She is amazing!

Now this is a real women what a lady I love her so much and I'm proud of her.x

Trailblazer. Amazing sense of humor. She can take a joke gracefully. He light will always be on. Heavenly Resting In Peace.

saw her that summer live at Milwaukee Afrofest right before she broke out with Private Dancer - it was insane, she was so damn good without Ike controlling her

She is the queen! And this is legendary. Her personality is simply the best. Thank you, Don Giller.

Never wanted 1984 to end.

You're a very intelligent lady ,her talking is very charming she will always be the best .no one comes close to you not even in years to come i will still choose you has my favourite singer in the entire world ♥️ 💛 ❤️ 💖 ✨️

It will always be that high pitch squeaky laugh for me 😅😅😅😅😅 GAH Tina is soooooo damn special and will be incredibly missed. 😢😢😢😢

The greatest singer of all time and no one comes close expect Mr. Mercury.

David could NOT stop checking her out when she walked out. Who could blame him! 😂

Tina was truly intuitive. At Phil Spector's mansion in BH and alone she 'felt' afraid. For GOOD REASON!! Great talk these two share here

Such a beautiful woman and personality

I love how she got excited @ 3:59 when Paul & the band started playing ‘River Deep, Mountain High’. She said “Oh, really?!?” and she giggled 😄

OMG WOW!!! If Dave ONLY KNEW what he was sitting with right there..... I mean, sure, Tina was a legend already.....but promoting "PRIVATE DANCER" (of ALL albums in music history) this casually focusing on some stupid tuna machine....??? haha...... History is interesting !!! TINA IS THE GREATEST FOREVER and she proved that noone could ever top her....

Oh my God was this woman drop dead gorgeous! Wow! Ultra talented and such a brilliant dynamic performer. RIP beautiful lady. The world will miss you Tina.

She is beautiful!

The pictures in between commercials are really the first memes

R.I.P. Queen of Rock & Roll. 😢

that raspy voice omg she was everything so 🔥🔥🔥

Its after 1am., need dinner, considering tuna salad (nice n quick at this late hour) as usual I think of Tuna Turner and here I am ..

Im a dude, and Tina Turner is my idol! Or maybe it's a secret crush? Geez... she is UBER-woman!! Voice! Legs! Humour! Intelligent! Kind, soft spoken, classy, forgiving, spiritual, loving, a great sport, she's down for anything! :P

if I turner came back the time sorry i live in Angola epa vou exprimir em português ainda choro até a este momento epa a idade sim mas se eu podesse trazer de volta ela dona de todas as minhas músicas preferidas como what's you get is what you see, simply the best, missing you etc. Saudades muitas saudades vamos sentir epa a nossa vida é mesmo um sopro Tina seja para sempre nas nossas memórias.

I've never clicked so fast on a RU-vid video!!

Great narrative. Always loved Tina’s voice. She was given a God given talent. She worked very hard to-get to where she is. Hope she is enjoying her well deserved retirement. God keep her well.

I was waiting for Dave to say, "Tina turns her tuna".

Her answers in interviews are so truthful, so candid. Refreshing. God bless Tina.

I remember watching this live way back in the day and it doesn't seem like more than maybe 17 years ago

The interview is a gem, I love Tina but I laughed so loud at the end when the credits roll and the audience members are clearly being told to sit down to not block the shot. Fantastic!

i love tina with all my heart and soul

Wow WHAT a babe. And that is the epitome of perfect hair.

Two brilliant entertainers - perfection.

May 31 is my birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Shes so beautiful and talented.....and what great music she gave us.....Vote for Tina....Rock n Roll Hall of Fame......

ALWAYS L♡VED & MISSED 💙🎶

I wish I could go back to 1984. It was a good year.

Awesome live performer, I saw her 5 times. An amazing rock singer. Have you got the ‘93 and ‘96/7 appearances? Also a Cher collection would be fabulous, Cher and Dave had brilliant chemistry.

She’s enchanting. Some people just have it and she had it. Love you Tina

I’m so glad she didn’t have any tattoos. Beautiful.

She didn’t perform? How could anyone have Tina Turner on their show in 1984 and not have her sing???😳

Very interesting.

Thanks for uploading this. I haven't seen it in years.

WOW Always Number 1 RIP

Dave always showed a lot of respect for Tina when she visited his show. He seems like a fan of hers.

Whoa! I think Letterman liked Tina !

RIP Tina Turner. She was one of the sexiest artist. Those legs