By request. Please listen to versions of Funkier Than a Mosquita’s Tweeter by Ike & Tina Turner and Nina Simone, then share your thoughts below. As a bonus, Nikka Costa's 2005 version for you to also consider.
“Funkier Than a Mosquita’s Tweeter," was a B-side to “Proud Mary" and included on the 1971 LP Working' Together.
Written by Ike Turner with Tina’s sister, Alline Bullock, the song featured Tina Turner on vocals backed up by the Ikettes. Nina Simone recorded “Funkier Than a Mosquito’s Tweeter” for her 1974 album, “It Is Finished.” Tina Turner performed the song with only two settings: angry and angrier. But jazz singer Simone vacillated between several tones and volumes, imbuing the version with a complex texture. Child performer turned blue-eyed funkstress Nikka Costa covered Simone's edition for her 2005 CD, “can’tneverdidnothin.” -- (adapted from info obtained on the popcultureexperiment blog).
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28 авг 2024
