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| "I Idolize You" | ||||
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| Single by Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
| from the album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
| B-side | "Letter from Tina" | |||
| Released | November 1960 | |||
| Recorded | 1960 | |||
| Length | 2:35 | |||
| Label | Sue Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ike Turner | |||
| Producer(s) | Ike Turner | |||
| Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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I Idolize You
Ike & Tina Turner
Discográfica: Sue Records · · Productor: Ike Turner
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1960 single by Ike & Tina Turner
"I Idolize You" is a song written and produced by Ike Turner. It was released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1960 as the second single from their debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.[1]
Overview
After years with male front-men backing his Kings of Rhythm band, Ike Turner had finally found success after his vocalist Tina Turner recorded "A Fool in Love". The song made Tina Turner a rising R&B star, and Ike Turner had his biggest hit as a songwriter since "Rocket 88" nearly a decade before. After Sue Records signed the act to their label, the duo had a string hits and toured constantly when they weren`t recording.
Ike Turner wrote and produced "I Idolize You" which shares some similarities to "A Fool in Love" down from the doo-wop backing vocals by The Ikettes in contrast to Tina`s raspy, growling belt to even the piano melody. Released in November 1960, the song was their second hit single. It peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 82.[2]
This song would be one of several songs Ike & Tina Turner would re-record over the years. The duo recorded an updated version of "I Idolize You" in 1966 for their album River Deep - Mountain High. It was released as a B-side single on Philles Records in 1967.
Critical reception
The record was selected for Cash Box magazine`s Pick of the Week and Billboard`s Spotlight Winner of the Week.[3][4]
Cash Box (November 1, 1960):
Team`s follow-up to their big pop-r&b dual-mart`er, "A Fool In Love," can also come thru in winning style. Tune, "I Idolize You," is set to an enticing middle beat rhythm and wailed with conviction by Tina. Ike`s ork and vocal group supply the tantalizing background sounds. A slow shuffle rhythm sets the pace for Tina`s infectious reading on the lower lid.[3]
Billboard (November 14, 1960):
"Letter From Tina" is a showmanly item featuring a good teen-slanted lyric and strong narration by Tina. Flip spotlights an exuberant thrushing stint by the gal on an emotion-packed tune with catchy Latin tempo. "Letter" has a slight edge.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Idolize You" | Ike Turner | 2:35 |
| 2. | "Letter from Tina" | Ike Turner | 2:35 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Love Like Yours (Don`t Come Knocking Every Day)" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:52 |
| 2. | "I Idolize You" | Ike Turner | 3:30 |
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
|
Credits
- Lead vocal by Tina Turner
- Background vocals by The Ikettes
- Instrumentation by Ike Turner and The Kings of Rhythm
- Written and produced by Ike Turner
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1960 single by Ike & Tina Turner
"I Idolize You" is a song written and produced by Ike Turner. It was released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1960 as the second single from their debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.[1]
Overview
After years with male front-men backing his Kings of Rhythm band, Ike Turner had finally found success after his vocalist Tina Turner recorded "A Fool in Love". The song made Tina Turner a rising R&B star, and Ike Turner had his biggest hit as a songwriter since "Rocket 88" nearly a decade before. After Sue Records signed the act to their label, the duo had a string hits and toured constantly when they weren`t recording.
Ike Turner wrote and produced "I Idolize You" which shares some similarities to "A Fool in Love" down from the doo-wop backing vocals by The Ikettes in contrast to Tina`s raspy, growling belt to even the piano melody. Released in November 1960, the song was their second hit single. It peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard R&B chart and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 82.[2]
This song would be one of several songs Ike & Tina Turner would re-record over the years. The duo recorded an updated version of "I Idolize You" in 1966 for their album River Deep - Mountain High. It was released as a B-side single on Philles Records in 1967.
Critical reception
The record was selected for Cash Box magazine`s Pick of the Week and Billboard`s Spotlight Winner of the Week.[3][4]
Cash Box (November 1, 1960):
Team`s follow-up to their big pop-r&b dual-mart`er, "A Fool In Love," can also come thru in winning style. Tune, "I Idolize You," is set to an enticing middle beat rhythm and wailed with conviction by Tina. Ike`s ork and vocal group supply the tantalizing background sounds. A slow shuffle rhythm sets the pace for Tina`s infectious reading on the lower lid.[3]
Billboard (November 14, 1960):
"Letter From Tina" is a showmanly item featuring a good teen-slanted lyric and strong narration by Tina. Flip spotlights an exuberant thrushing stint by the gal on an emotion-packed tune with catchy Latin tempo. "Letter" has a slight edge.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Idolize You" | Ike Turner | 2:35 |
| 2. | "Letter from Tina" | Ike Turner | 2:35 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Love Like Yours (Don`t Come Knocking Every Day)" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | 2:52 |
| 2. | "I Idolize You" | Ike Turner | 3:30 |
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
|
Credits
- Lead vocal by Tina Turner
- Background vocals by The Ikettes
- Instrumentation by Ike Turner and The Kings of Rhythm
- Written and produced by Ike Turner
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