Cant Chance a Break Up

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1965 single by Ike & Tina Turner

"Can`t Chance a Break Up" is a song written by Ike Turner. It was released by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in 1965.

Background and release

"Can`t Chance a Break Up" is the second single Ike & Tina Turner released after re-signing to Sue in 1965.[2] They had released a string of hit singles on Sue from 1960 to 1962 before switching to Ike Turner`s Sonja label in 1963.[3] After releasing singles on various labels between 1963 and 1965, they returned to Sue with the release of "Two Is a Couple" was in October 1965.[2] "Can`t Chance a Break Up" was released as a non-album track in December 1965, reaching No. 33 on the Cash Box R&B chart in January 1966.[4]

Critical reception

Billboard (December 18, 1965): "This blues-rocker with wailing vocal performances loaded with electricity will prove a sales monster. Discotheque winner!"[5]

Cash Box (December 18, 1965): "Wailing moanin’ powerfully orked soulfilled shouter. Easy to dance to sound and good romance lyric should have lots of appeal for the teen market generally and the r&b set in particular."[6]

Record World (December 25, 1965): "Wailing new Ike and Tina side featuring go go rhythms for the dance fans. Score."[1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ike Turner

Chart performance