Tina Turner was a truly iconic artist. How was she SO unique? 

Tina was a beautiful woman with awesome talent, she was one of the best and she will be greatly missed! May she RIP. Your tribute to Tina was beautifully done!

Ms Tina Turner was (and will forever remain...) in a league all Her own. She was a class act on every level - living Her life with the utmost dignity and grace. An excellent analysis of The Queen of Rock - and what made Her so truly Special. THANK You, FIL!💕

Tina was always an electrifying performer. I am old enough to remember watching Tina in the Ike and Tina revue on my gran and gramp's black and white television. I had never seen or heard anything like it. Her energy level was different to any other pop artist I had seen. So when she re-emerged at the age of forty-four I had a feeling of familiarity with her. But in her re-emergence she had an authority on the stage and in front of the camera that again were head and shoulders above anyone else I was seeing on Top of the Pops. And you are right, Fil, to sing and dance simultaneouly requires phenomenal and unusual breath control. You mention the mic, staging was always in Tina's artistic vocabulary from start to finish. The choreography here is 1970's TV choreography where you really can't stray too far from your spot. Tina could do TV choreography, which is what made her famous, but she could also dominate a huge stage and audience such is Wembley - and she is the only solo female performing artist to have filled Wembley stadium. Initially Tina was self-conscious about her voice "It wasn't like Diana Ross," about her legs, "I didn't know what to do with them," and her lips, "I thought they were too big." To be able to move from that kind of self-consciousness to the charismatic, celebratory projection of her physicality which became her hallmark is a phenomenal shift. Another phenomenal development was her look. The hair, heels, costumes, make-up and walk with which she emerged for her relaunch with the Private Dancer album were different, fresh, relevant and totally arresting. These were her inventions and reflect and ability to adapt and evolve which enabled her to carry a performing career from 1957 to 2010 - and still be fabulous. Tina was a musician's musician. The litany of stars who helped relaunch Tina and worked with her through her solo career is a who's who: David Bowie, Mark Knopfler, Bryan Adams, U2, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie and of course Mick Jagger. Tina is LOVED because her performances where so giving, "...to do everything I can to please the people." At a time when music in America was still very segregated along racial lines, Tina did something new in bringing the feeling of Black Music, the Blues, into mainstream, high-energy crossover pop-music. This is why Tina was always immense in Europe and it took America to catch up with how huge she had become. Cliff Richard wanted her breakout song, "What's love got to do with it?" With all due respect to Cliff, a fabulous artist in his own right, but can you imagine that song a hit in his voice? It was the smoke and smoulder of Tina's voice and attitude that made that song a number one hit. And does anyone remember Buck's Fizz's cover of the song? Probably not! I mention those comparisons because it really higlights what Tina brought to the party - confidence, swagger, raunch, blues, rasp, energy, projection, dance, finesse. There was something very masculine about her performance style "I sang like the boys," and a joy to it that always made it a rush to see Tina perform. She was unique. The inspiration of her own story of survival and transformation always added a depth to our appreciation of her art. There are simply too many reasosns to explain why she was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame twice!! Once for the Ike and Tina Turner revue and once again as a solo artist. Tina was a one off and will be so dearly missed by millions around the world. We are grateful to have shared the planet with her and will dearly miss her. I feel like I have lost a member of my family. Brava Tina! Vale Anna Mae Bullock! R.I.P. And thank you Fil for shining a little light on what made Tina so unique.

Incredible woman. Incredible talent.

She has given us so much! Very unique. There is only one Tina Turner and she will never be forgotten.

I've loved Tina Turner since I was a little kid (I'm an older GenX), she's my favorite female artist. A massive talent and an inspiration. She will be missed. RIP, Ms. Tina.

Thankyou. Wife and I had the privilege of seeing Tina at the Greek Theater when she just turned 60. We were truly blown away with her performance, SECOND TO NONE! Truly.

Know that you often feature artists when they pass away, so I was kind of watching for this one. I'm a 70 year old guy and she has always been a part of my life. Yeah, another icon from my youth gone. Thanks for the video.

This is a prime example of why your analysis is so good. It's so obvious that you are a HUGE fan of music and musicians and your excitement and joy in breaking down the fine points of an artist make me more excited and joyous in listening. Thanks, Fil, for all you do. To Tina Turner: RIP Great Lady. You'll not be forgotten. ❤

I was so fortunate to see Tina in concert twice in the 80s. The first time (1983) she opened with Bowie's Cat People. It is one of my top 10 concert memories. The Nutbush clip you showed from 1975 is very near the breakup of her abusive relationship with Ike. Thankfully her post Ike heights eschewed the Ike years. No one will ever display such raw natural talent and guts again...no one. Once again, thank you Fabulous Fil!

I was lucky enough to see them live at a 3 day outside concert in Seattle in 1969. There were many top acts of the day with The Doors, Lead Zeplin, Bo Diddly, and many others. The energy the Ike and Tina Review had still stands out in my 73 year old memories.

I always loved how Tina would work the mic stand! She would attack it, drag it across the stage with her, slide or shimmy her way up to it. It was her friend and it was her enemy. As you mentioned, she would raise or lower it, move it out of the way, and you barely even noticed her doing it. James Brown was particular good at it, as well.

She was a force of nature. I saw her live once back in 2000 and she was AWESOME! For the best part of 2 hours she PERFORMED in those heels at that high energy pace- non stop. How on earth did she do it? It was just one of the most incredible concert performances I've witnessed. It's amazing to think that Nutbush City Limits was only the 2nd top 20 UK hit of her career. It would be another 11 years before she finally broke through and finally achieved the commercial success that had eluded her for so long. A truly iconic performer and one of the most distinctive voices of any genre. Tina gave 100% 100% of the time. So many classic recordings. She covered a very unique space in the musical spectrum- pop, rock, soul r&b- blues- no one else sat in that cross point like Tina did.

I saw Tina perform at an outdoor venue. We sat near the back on the outfield grass and even from that distance we were totally enveloped in the energy and virtuosity of her performance. Many performers are static but Tina was all over the stage dancing, prancing and posing singing her heart out. There was no doubt that we were in the presence of a legend.

Tina was a total badass. to have that kind of stamina while singing is crazy good. so many artist today cant even sing standing still and this woman was all over the place . if you stood her on her head you prob would not be able to tell the difference. Its so sad to me how all the greats are dying and we are left with well what's left which isn't much in my opinion. I always wonder where starting artist draw there inspiration from new singers because they leave so much to be desired in my opinion. Great analysis Fil your the best. Tina deserved a great analysis and you never disappoint. Rock!!!!!

It takes a tremendous amount of endurance to be able to sing in full voice and dance “fast.” Tina was a farm girl! She did fieldwork and likely had to walk or run to most of the places she went on a daily basis. She was so physically strong that you never saw her really gasping for air during or after a performance until she was quite a bit older and she performed at this level for DECADES.

Total legend! Someone who you just thought was immortal. Such an immense talent -- how could she be gone??

OMG, her energy was mesmerizing!!! I admire that natural rasp & groove in her voice… The bubbles & vibrato seam like a sort of a technique she’s always using… Live her constant vibrato & branding notes & phrases at the same time… The slowdown was so cool to witness…. My Tina rest in paradise… I so wished to have seen her live….❤

What a consummate performer, a strong resilient woman, and those LEGS!! You were simply the best Tina🦋

No one can take her place. Iconic singer and entertainer. RIP Beautiful Lady.

She was one of the greatest singers of all time. Very emotional and she made you feel everything she was saying. Yes a lot of vibrato in her voice.

She was a wonder, absolutely compelling to see and hear for so many years. You gave her well deserved credit for all her remarkable qualities.

Thank you Fil for this beautiful tribute to Tina Turner. She was a phenomenal performer and such a powerhouse on stage. She will truly be missed and may Tina Rest In Peace.

She was amazing! I saw her in the late 70s at Liverpool Empire before she had her comeback. There weren’t many of us in the audience, but she put on a hell of a show. I then was lucky enough to see her twice in Hamburg in the mid 80s. She had so much energy, and the shows were phenomenal

Tina Turner is a force of nature and like Jeff Beck, one of a kind. Thanks very much for analyzing her vocal uniqueness which always inspires and amazes.

She is the most iconic powerhouse- Im truly touched that she passed away. Dance in heaven, Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for taking the time to do this tribute, Fil. She was Simply the Best. I admit it, I really became a fan in 1984 with the release of Private Dancer. We Don't Need Another Hero is my favorite song of hers partly because of the movie. This performance was amazing, I didn't even notice what she did with the mic, I was so into the show. She was the Queen of Rock n Roll & Cardio plus she had a great pair of pipes and legs! RIP🖤🤘

Tina called herself a dancer who sings. Her energy was mind-blowing.

Tina was the real deal! Beautiful lady and fantastic voice!!! A true Rock and Roll Queen!!!!!

I grew up with Tina Turner. I remember the first time that I saw her on Television. I was just a toddler, It must have been 1974 or 5. Tina was on a primetime variety show and America had never seen anything like her, except maybe James Brown. Tina was a FORCE OF NATURE! In her sexy dress, slit up to her hips and displaying lots of cleavage, my father was mesmerized even before the music began. 🤣 When the band kicked in with the familiar CCR tune "Proud Mary," the feeling was ELECTRIC! From the first note to the last, Tina did not stop moving. And, she was not merely swaying to the melody, as so many singers of the day did. Tina was running and jumping, THE ENTIRE SONG! As you can imagine, when she had finished she was so out of breath, that she could not answer the interviewer's questions. Her sweat glistened off of every part of her body. I remember my mother saying: "Oh, she is DISGUSTING!" Which only made my father and I love her more! 😍

Awesome analysis. Rip Tina Turner. This is Radio Heaven. Radio Heaven is getting crowded.Tina was a game changer. Nice haircut by the way. You rocked the cut.🎸🤟👍

Awesome singer , hotter than fire🎸

A ture incredible everything! I was in College in Florida we had great concerts at the student center. Black Sabbath was having problems with their equipment. They walked off the stage. We where told don't leave. We are getting a great band to play. It was Ike & Tina Turner. Amazing concert! The energy was like a rocket ship. The dancers where there. We will miss you Tina! R.I.P

Thank you Fil, for your awesome analysis of Tina Turner. It was totally spot on.---- R.I.P. Tina Turner.

Great analysis, Fil! One never thinks about the nuances of the vocals until it's pointed out. For us laymen we just know we love her. Thank you for this! Tina will always be missed!😢

“Foreign Affair” album featured Tina at her prime! “Undercover Agent For The Blues” “Ask Me How I Feel”

Thank you so much Fil for covering her. She was truly unique one of a kind- a massive loss. May she rest in peace.

Her spirit soared above all the hurt and abuse. What a role model for all of us. Her endurance is a lesson that we, too, can endure. RIP sweet soul; rock with the angels. Peace and love. ❤

Thank you Fil 💝 She will be truely missed!! What a super-woman !!

Thank you for this, Fil. I'm old enough to remember the Ike & Tina days. She certainly reinvented herself beautifully! Nothing but admiration..very sad she is gone. RIP, lovely, talented lady. 🙏🏻🩷✝️

Tina was the full orchestra and the full show! Thanks for doing this amazing analysis Fil it was fascinating to see that vibrato throughout. I read somewhere she said she learned as a child how to shout loud to be heard across the cotton fields without hurting her voice. I wonder if this contributed to her unique vocals. What a woman, what a performer - and doing it all in high heels I can't even imagine! May she rest in heavenly peace.

Tina Turner always gave 100 percent in her performances. Reat in Peace Tina Turner and thanks for the great body of work you left behind to enjoy.

I'm two hours late watching this..Rest in peace Tina in the arms of angels.

RIP Tina Turner - she did give it her all and then some. Thanks, Fil for this. Great tribute to a powerful lady they called the Queen of Rock and Roll.

I had the good fortune to see her in Rotterdam in the early 90s. She was about the age then that I am now, and she put my then 20-something year to shame with her ferocious energy! Great performer!

Hey Fil, thank you so much for dedicating your show to Tina Turner! I'm feeling very sad about her passing away. It's really hard to find words. To me she was a neverending eruption and "Nutbush City Limits" epitomises her Eternity.

She had a raw, powerful and WONDERFUL voice. The lady could SING. I'm glad she's left us with her catalog .....

I enjoyed your analysis so very much . Tina Turner was one of the greats. Unbounded strength ~ energy physically & vocally. I admired her ability to overcome all the obstacles this life put in her way. I will miss her soul's life force. Rest in Peace Tina Turner. Thank you Fil. Tennessee. USA🙏

Hi Fil, What a beautiful tribute to a great lady. She certainly did have it all! This particular performance seemed to really capture the essence that was Tina Turner. She had such a unique and powerful voice! A truly gifted and talented artist. Her iconic, voice, dancing and songs will live forever. An amazing lady who gave us so much, she will be missed. Thank you for doing such a thoughtful analysis of Tina. It is much appreciated. And May She Rest In Piece. Debbie☮️🥰

Total legend. She was awesome live.

This analysis was enthralling and so eye-opening. I thoroughly enjoyed discovering why Tina Turner was so very special. In addition, there are few people in the world with her level of energy!

thank you for being so classy and dignified in the way you handled this video subject . I have refused to watch any of the reactions to Tina's passing . I love the fact you give credit do where its do respectfully🤩

I, too, grew up listening to Tina. I took my mom to see her on her "farewell tour" and it was one of, if not, the best shows I'd ever seen. She gave EVERYTHING to her performance and the crowd was levitating. I was excited to go because I wanted this experience with my mother, but I don't think I was expecting much. Kind of soured my experience with a lot of tired rock bands after this.

Thank you for celebrating miss tina the queen 🎉❤

Thanks fors sharing this analysis video. Tina Turner is such a great vocalist. May she rest in peace. Cheers, Fil!✌️

I saw he four times. she was on fire every single time. dancingin those heels across the audience in a walkway with no rails.

She was amazing. She was far better on her own without Ike. Thank you Fil, for a very enlightening analysis of a unique voice belonging to a beautiful and talented female legend.

I'm so glad that you chose to use Simply the Best for the vocal analyses... because that's exactly what Tina Turner was. After everything she went through with Ike Turner, and when many people counted her down and out, she had the strength and determination to reinvent herself and make that glorious 80's comeback. That's when I discovered her, and what sent me back to her older hits with Ike. Thank you for this tribute. It was respectful and heartfelt, just like I knew it would be. It's clear that you were a true fan. She'll be missed by so many...but we're lucky thst she left us so much wonderful music to remember her by. 🎶❤️🎶

Thank you for honouring Tina. Love her. Good job Fil.

Thank you Fil for this lovely tribute to Tina Turner. Some people are so gifted that they are born to entertain as Tina was. She was such a powerhouse, a dynamo on stage. She will be greatly missed.

Thanks Fil, this was a great analysis of our Queen of Rock. And you imitated her vocal abilities with such ease that it's fantastic 👍 Her life was really a rock'n'roll rollercoaster, may she rest in peace now 🌹

Great analysis of her voice. She was the best and you are the best at what you do too. I will miss her forever!

Such a gorgeous talent ... amazing performances and a beautiful spirit. Love you Tina!!

The love for music and admiration for the artist are hidden in these small details. Tina was a force of nature, that's it

Merci beaucoup et condoléances. As a eulogy, you are also simply the best. RIP Tina.

Fil You are simply the best 🥰 There is so much to say about Tina but it’s been basically said by you in this awesome video and in the super comments you have here. TY for showing Tina’s unique voice that she was obviously born with ♥️ And to top her voice off are her 2 hour performances … in heels 😂 I have noticed her natural way she handled her mic and found it organically part of her dance. … Love you actually SHOWING her natural vibrato that was in almost every note OMG !! My fave singer Freddie Mercury was fabulous … but he didn’t do it in heels 😂 ( in public anyway LOL )

Thanks for this Fil, she will be missed for her heart, soul, and love... As long as we remember her she'll never be truly gone... Rest in Peace Tina... 😞

Oh yes, that smokey wobbly voice of hers will echo in our hearts forever❤❤❤! Thank you, sweet lady😞!

She had such great rhythm that even tightening the mic stand is done to the beat! Thanks for this detailed review, it just deepens my appreciation for her amazing skill.

In my teenage years I used to go to a rock club where they played classic rock/ heavy metal but they always played Nutbush City Limits. It was always a favourite and blasting the song on full volume did it justice. Great channel because there is no musical bias which is the mark of a true musician

You have such a good ear Fil, and a good eye. I would never have noticed Tina pushing the mic down. Her voice was so full and rich, smokey, but also a touch of blues and gospel.

Thank you for honoring music’s rock queen…. Her raspy voice was one of a kind. She was 🔥! xx Fil

She was such a professional and was nor just the music the voice the energy but her I liked her.

Tina Turner was 100 % talented performer,she always gave her best,sadly missed!!!!

‘Sir Fil’, Thanks so much for this. Not only was Ms. Tina a powerhouse, who Beyoncé said she couldn’t keep up with performance-wise, but she was STRONGER than most people knew. And I do remember your analysis of her performance ‘Simply the Best’ at Wembly when she was 70 years young. We loved ya’ Tina. “On silver wings...” ❤ 7:00

Life gets sadder by the day . Tina , Barry Humphries both gone . Getting old is the greatest tragedy of all. Heart breaking

Very high energy she was. So many great songs. Rollin on the river, You Better Be Good to Me and Its Only Love with Bryan Adams and so many more. She was fantastic and i will miss her, but she lives on in her music 🖤

I’ve loved her since I was a kid and had posters of her on my wall as a teenager. As an older teenager, her survival story and positive outlook on life inspired me to survive my own situation. Such an incredible talent and inspiration. I wish I had been able to see her live - her performances were so amazing. Thank you for a lovely tribute. Thank you for everything Tina ❤xx

Like you, my parents always had Ike and Tina Turner albums, and I grew up loving their music as well as her solo work. I remember watching this performance when it aired, she was a force of nature on stage. Oddly, I listened to her greatest hits the day before she passed... anyway, thanks for this.

Rest in perfect power dear darling Tina. ❤

So grateful to have grown up on her music. She was beautiful, phenomenal, and her music will live on. A true legend. RIP, Queen 🕊

Her voice was so gritty and raspy. Stage presence. And LEGS! She definitely stood out from her contemporaries.

Thank you Fil for this tribute, Tina was (and always will be) the Queen of Rock and Roll for very good reasons, that energy, her powerful voice, the choreography, everything makes of her an astonishing performer. I have seen this video many times and had never realized what happened with the mic, you're very observant (well of course, you're very good analyzing videos), and you must be right, she was thinking about the audience, another praise for Tina!!!

A magnificent tribute to a special person!

For some reason it felt like we'd always have her. I saw her in concert twice. Once in 1984 and again in 2002. The concerts were very different but each was thoroughly entertaining. She did everything so effortlessly that it was easy to overlook her talent and skill. So unique in so many ways.

I KNEW you were gonna cover Tina! I watched the older video you had done just to fill in the gap. Another great analysis on your part of a unforgettable artist. I've loved her all my life!

Fantastic analysis & tribute to Tina! Thank you so much.

Great analysis Fil. Thank you. Tina was unique. Probably one of the best performers in rock.

Great entertainer and will be sadly missed

The whole bunch of energy, unique voice and beauty of the woman, that was Tina, when you listen, your feet started moving, you need to get up and dance ❤ Thank you Tina 💖 Thank you Fill greeting's from Serbia ❤

Thanks Fil! RIP Tina Turner.

Thanks for the analysis Fil. Now I can better understand why Tina was simply the best-better than all the rest!

God, Tina... you were phenomenal... one of a kind!

Fil, that was an AWESOME video of Tina! I love it. I've never heard that song ever in my life! "FLATBUSH?" It's the funky songs that she and Ike performed together that I really like. I found that she was born in Tennessee and moved to St. Louis when she was 16 and lived with her grandmother. Ike was from Mississippi and moved to East Saint Louis. There is a photo of his home online on Virginia Street where the band lived. I mentioned that I had a friend who was a DJ at one of our local stations who used to drive Tina and Ike and Tina's children home after gigs because he trusted my friend, a make and Ike didn't trust any males around his wife. Plus, a Winger, Ro, is correct about Tina having high blood pressure. I saw a video short where she said she had a stroke on her wedding day. Not her marriage to Ike. She said her blood pressure was high, then she went on to say, "I've ALWAYS had high blood pressure." I said to Ro she was fighting kidney disease and Ro said high blood pressure can cause kidney disease. SMART of Ro to make the connection!! Tina exuded "SEXY" when she performed. She was all over the stage and she gave 1,000% of herself and she was very pretty too. Her teeth and kips were shiny and she had glowing skin. I came across two other videos. One that had a snippet of Ike playing the heck out of a guitar that resembled Fil's that Fil plays on his live streams. Ike was a wretched husband to Tina, but he was an awesome musician (he claimed to have married 16 times!!! INSANE!!). And a second video that MUST BE SEEN! Ike and Tina perform four live songs complete with choreographed dancing, a brass section, the two have matching gold costumes, Ike has a Beatles haircut and is kinda stiff as a board and Hugh Hefner is hosting them "As they start wailing in the ruckus room." They sing " I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER" (have you listened to the words to this song?), "COME TOGETHER", " PROUD MARY" and "HONKY TONK WOMEN". The video is on youtube and entitled "IKE & TINA TURNER -live at 'playboy after dark' 1969" and posted by pieroangelo2. Hugh calls his guests "kids" 😂🤣❤! ENJOY! IT'S WORTH EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR TIME!

Ike & Tina review played the Seattle Center Arena in 1970. I was 13 sitting in the front row. The energy was amazing and they worked the house! She wore a miniskirt with nothing underneath. She is the first woman I fell in love with!

I still have magazine clippings from when the movie Tommy was released in 1975 I loved Tina Turner incredible woman she lived quite a life RIP Queen of Rock and Roll, Soul, etc, 🎸🦋🙏🏻❤️

It is interesting to see the vibrato in her voice on the monitoring software. Hers was indeed a unique voice and singing style and she poured everything and then some into her performances.

Jimmy Barnes does the constant vibrato too, although he also can clear up and do pure high notes. Turner and Barnes sounded like male and female versions of each other when they duetted Simply The Best. I don’t know the best song or recording to isolate Barne’s constant belting vibrato from. Thanks for doing this tribute for Tina Turner. She was huge in Australia and much loved.

She was so gangster. ❤

Everyone loves Tina Turner - RIP.