Turner was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on November 5, 1931, to Beatrice Cushenberry, a seamstress, and Izear Luster Turner, a Baptist minister. Ike got his first taste the music business at the age of eight, helping the DJ at a local Clarksdale radio station, WROX.
Turner was soon carrying amplifiers for blues singer Robert Nighthawk, who often played live on WROX. Growing up, Turner's idol Pinetop Perkins helped teach the young Ike to play boogie-woogie on the piano. Ike soon was enamored of other blues artists such as Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson (Rice Miller), Charley Booker, Elmore James, Muddy Waters and Little Walter.
Ike Turner's actual music career began in earnest in the late-1940s where he formed a group he christened Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm. In 1951, the band recorded what some historians have called "the first rock and roll record" with "Rocket 88", credited to Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats (this band did not actually exist). Brenston was both the band's saxophonist and the lead vocalist of the song, and on the original Chess release was listed as the song's writer. "Rocket 88" was produced at Sun Studio in Memphis by Sam Phillips. The record was one of the first examples of guitar distortion, which happened by accident when one of the amplifiers was dropped before the recording.
Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm settled into local fame in St. Louis where the band locally recorded for a St. Louis label and even appeared on local television shows. Throughout this early period, Turner became a recording scout and A&R man for independent record companies including Sun Records, helping the likes of Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Elmore James and Otis Rush get signed. He also became a sideman playing guitar for these blues acts and more. Musically, Turner was known for his hard-hitting guitar style. He was known to put the whammy bar of his Fender Stratocaster to frequent use.
Turner's music career changed drastically after meeting a teenage singer from Nutbush, Tennessee, named Anna Mae Bullock, who demandingly grabbed a microphone during a singing session at one of St. Louis' nightspots and sang a B.B. King song in her now-trademark throated raspy vocals. Bullock's performance impressed Ike so much he allowed Anna to join his band as a background singer. However within a year, Ike's plans for Bullock changed after Anna recorded what he originally stated was a demo for a song that was to be sung by a male vocalist. After hearing her vocals, he let it be released under an independent label and in the process changed the name of the singer from Anna Mae Bullock to Tina Turner - naming her after Sheena - and the name of the band to the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. It is believed that this singular act is what propelled Tina Turner into the spotlight. "A Fool in Love" became a national hit in early 1960, reaching the top three in the R&B charts and becoming a top thirty pop hit in the process. From then until 1976, Ike & Tina Turner became one of the most explosive duos in rock & soul music.
After Tina abruptly left Ike after a violent altercation in 1976, Ike lost ground in the national music market. As a solo artist, he struggled to find success after Tina and after releasing two failed solo albums, had found himself facing drug and weapons charges, of which he was convicted in 1989.
When Ike was released from prison in 1993, he was met at the prison gate by Jeanette Bazzell who later became his wife. Jeanette was instrumental in helping Ike rebuild his career. She replaced Tina as Ike's lead singer and eventually they toured the world playing many blues festivals. After the intense negative publicity generated against him as a wife abuser by Tina's movie, "What's Love Got to Do with It", Ike's acceptance in the USA as a legendary blues artist and composer was limited, though better in other countries. During this time he recorded two solo albums in his own studio, and he wrote his autobiography called Taking Back My Name. He also re-recorded "I'm Blue" in a duet style with Billy Rogers. The remake received strong reviews from Billboard Magazine.
Ike was back on the road and back into recording music, which continued until his death. In 2001, Ike released the Grammy-nominated Here & Now album. In 2005, he appeared on the Gorillaz' album, Demon Days, playing piano on the track, "Every Planet We Reach Is Dead". In 2007, Ike won his first solo Grammy in the Best Traditional Blues Album category for the album, Risin' With the Blues. Shortly before his death, a collaboration between Turner and The Black Keys was planned, but the project would never be completed, .
Turner died on December 12, 2007 at 76 years of age at his home in San Marcos, California, near San Diego. Little Richard was asked by the family to speak at the funeral. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office reported that Turner died from a cocaine overdose complicated by "[...] other significant conditions, such as hypertensive cardiovascular disease and pulmonary emphysema."
Shame Shame Shame
Ike Turner Lyrics
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And I want you to know about it
See I want you to feel it, too
So just listen to me baby
Can't stop me now hear what I say
My feet want to move so get out my way
I'm gonna have my say
I'm going to every discotheque
'Till the break of day I say
Shame shame shame hey shame on you
If you can't dance too
I said shame shame shame shame shame shame shame
Shame on you
If you can't dance too
Don't stop the motion
If you get the notion
You can't stop the groove
'Cause you just won't move
Got my sunroof down
Got my diamonds in the back
Put on your shaky wig woman
If you don't I ain't comin' back
Shame shame shame hey shame on you
If you can't dance too
I said shame shame shame shame shame shame shame
Shame on you
If you can't dance too
If you don't want to go
Remember one monkey don't stop no show
My body needs action ain't gonna blow
Yes I'm going out and find a dancin' man
If you really think you're fast
Try to catch me if you can
And I said shame shame shame yeah (ah) shame on you
If you can't dance too
It's a shame shame shame shame shame shame shame
Shame on you
If you can't dance too
Shame shame shame hey shame on you
If you can't dance too
I said shame shame shame shame shame shame shame
Shame on you
If you can't dance too
Don't stop the motion
If you get the notion
You can't stop the groove
'Cause you just won't move
Got my sunroof down
Got my diamonds in the back
Put on your shaky wig woman
If you don't I ain't comin' back
Shame shame shame hey shame on you
If you can't dance too
I said shame shame shame shame shame shame shame
Shame on you
If you can't dance too
Shame, shame, shame, shame on you
If you can't dance too
Shame, shame, shame, shame on you
If you can't dance too
Shame, shame, shame, shame on you
If you can't dance too
The lyrics of Ike Turner's "Shame Shame Shame" are a direct expression of the power of the beat and the impact of dance, and the shame one should feel if unable to let go and move. While the lyrics are simple and repetitive, they deliver a clear message of the importance of dance and the freedom it brings. The singer's passion and conviction are unmistakable as he declares that he will not be stopped, that his feet demand to move, and that he will keep dancing until dawn. The chorus repeats the condemnation of those who cannot dance, driving home the idea that dance is a vital part of life, a celebration of freedom, and an act of defiance against anyone who would repress or judge it.
The verses of the song build on this theme, with the singer urging his partner to join him and let go, to move with the music and embrace the joy of dance. He challenges her to wear her "shaky wig", to keep up with him, and to share in the liberation that comes from surrendering to the rhythm. The repetition of "shame on you" in the chorus is a powerful reminder of the social strength and expectation of dance, and the value that comes from participating in the community of dancers.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh I feel somethin' baby
I am feeling something and I want to share it with you.
And I want you to know about it
I want you to understand and experience what I am feeling.
See I want you to feel it, too
I want you to join me in this experience.
So just listen to me baby
Pay attention to me and my message.
Can't stop me now hear what I say
I am determined and nothing can hold me back.
My feet want to move so get out my way
I am filled with energy and ready to dance. Don't stand in my path.
I'm gonna have my say
I am going to express myself and make my voice heard.
I'm going to every discotheque
I plan to visit all the dance clubs in town.
I'm gonna dance dance dance dance ooh
I am eager to dance and let loose.
'Till the break of day I say
I will dance until the morning comes.
Shame shame shame hey shame on you
You should feel ashamed if you cannot dance.
If you can't dance too
If you don't know how to dance or refuse to dance.
Don't stop the motion
Keep the rhythm going and don't interrupt the flow of the music.
If you get the notion
If you feel the urge or desire to dance.
You can't stop the groove
The music and dance cannot be interrupted or halted.
'Cause you just won't move
You will be unable to resist the urge to dance.
Got my sunroof down
My car's sunroof is open.
Got my diamonds in the back
I have expensive jewelry in the car.
Put on your shaky wig woman
Wear a wig that shakes when I dance.
If you don't I ain't comin' back
If you don't want to dance, I will leave without you.
If you don't want to go
If you aren't interested in coming with me.
Remember one monkey don't stop no show
Just because you don't want to come with me, it won't stop me from dancing and enjoying myself.
My body needs action ain't gonna blow
I need to move my body and release my energy or else I will explode emotionally.
Yes I'm going out and find a dancin' man
I am going to seek out a partner to dance with.
If you really think you're fast
If you believe you are skilled or talented.
Try to catch me if you can
Attempt to keep up with my dancing if you are truly confident in your abilities.
Shame shame shame yeah (ah) shame on you
You should feel ashamed if you refuse to dance with me and miss out on the fun.
Shame, shame, shame, shame on you
Repeated emphasis on the message that not dancing is shameful.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ike & Tina Turner
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Beautiful singer,she's lovely
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I love you Tina. 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Tina is great I loved this
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