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1961 single by Ike & Tina Turner

"I`m Jealous" is a song written by Ike Turner and Jane Bossung. It was released by Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in January 1961. The record was the third single from the duo`s debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.

Critical reception

The single was chosen as Cash Box`s Pick of the Week and one of Billboard`s Spotlight Winners of the Week.[1][2]

Cash Box (February 4, 1961): "Twosome, having clicked with `A Fool In Love` and `I Idolize You,` seem to have their third-in-a-row dual mart`er in `I`m Jealous.` It’s a shufflin` blueser featuring Tina at her wailing best. Ike`s instrumentalists and the gal chorus lend a solid backdrop. The coupler, `You`re My Baby,` is another rhythmic shuffler with loads of appeal."[1]

Billboard (January 30, 1961): "Two solid sides. On top, the gal half of the duo goes it alone on a wonderfully effective gospel-inspired performance. Much excitement here. The flip features the duo on a good blues-based ballad. Either side here with an edge to the first. Sides also have pop potential."[2]

Chart performance