One of the premier backing groups in Rock'n'Roll history, the Ikettes had s… Read Full Bio ↴One of the premier backing groups in Rock'n'Roll history, the Ikettes had some Top 40 success in their own right. Originally formed to replace the Artettes as back_up for the Ike and Tina Revue, the early Ikettes featured Robbie Montgomery, Venetta Fields and Jessie Smith.
Ike and Tina Turner's debut release "Fool In Love," was fast becoming a big hit in late summer. Art Lassiter had loaned the duo a few of his Artettes for the session, Robbie Montgomery, Sandra Harding, and Frances Hodges. When some of the group was unwilling to tour to help promote the single, the Ikettes were born.
It is still unclear who exactly christened the new group, both Lassiter and Ike Turner have claimed it was himself, but obvious influence stemmed from the success Ray Charles was having with his Raelettes, and Lassiter’s own Artettes.
The group toured with the early Revue and cut a few more backing sides, none of which really matched the success of Ike and Tina's original effort. Ike, who was under contract with Sue records, decided that he could earn more if his promoted the girls as a separate entity, leased to another label. The result was the brilliant blues stomper "I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)." Featuring Dolores Johnson on lead, and even Tina in the back, the single cruised up to a lofty position in early 1962. At number 19 Pop, the single was the Revue's biggest success since "Fool In Love."
More singles followed, including "Troubles On My Mind," "Heavenly Love," and "Prisoner of Love," and the group recorded for a number of labels including Atco, Teena and Innis Records. But nothing really clicked, and the Revue was becoming the prime bread and butter for the singers.
Nothing more of note came from the group, which had become a revolving door employment agency for session singers, until 1965. By this time, the British invasion had largely pushed black musicians out of their traditional turf, and the charts. The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was no exception. The Ikettes, though mostly a back-up group for the Revue, continued recording and were moved to the Modern label. Although their first single, a dance record called "The Camel Walk," failed to inspire deejays, their chart existence was quicky restored, with Jessie now on lead. "Peaches'n'Cream," a wild sounding dance tune, stormed into the Top 40 in the middle of the year, proving the group was no one_hit wonder. When follow-ups "(He's Gonna Be) Fine, Fine, Fine," and "I’m So Thankful," issued later that year also began charting, the group became a hot commodity. More releases followed suit, including covers of the Jaynetts’ "Sally Go ‘Round The Roses," and the Crystals’ "Da Doo Ron Ron." The producer of "Da Doo Ron Ron," one Phil Spector, was creating his masterpiece, "River Deep - Mountain High," for Tina Turner, at the time, so the choice of covers was not surprising. Nor was a Spector-released single on his Phi-Dan label, "What’cha Gonna Do b/w Down Down."
With the Ikettes much in demand, Ike and the Revue planned to hold onto the group to start filling up the house again. The Ikettes, however, had other ideas. Frustrated that they had not seen any of the royalties for their hits and that they were only paid as members of the Revue, the gals were also replaced by groups of session singers to fulfill engagements elsewhere while the real group played second-fiddle, touring with the rest of the company. As if that were not enough, the fake Ikettes were often paid more than the real ones.
With Tina's sister Alline as their manager, the Ikettes left Ike and set up their own sixty-date tour. But Ike put restraining orders out and had people physically prevent them from going on stage. They tried billing themselves as "the Mirettes, formerly the Ikettes," but Ike would have nothing to do with it. Finally, they emerged as the Mirettes without any recognition of the popular act they had been only months earlier.
While no big hits followed, the Mirettes proved they didn’t need Ike to make great records. Their first single, the smooth and soulful "He’s Alright With Me," was released in 1966, on Mirwood Records, but it’s the Mirettes’ gritty version of "In The Midnight Hour," that R&B fans claim as their favourite. Still, without hit records or big-name recognition, money from touring was not as lucrative as returning to session work, and the Mirettes disbanded in1970.
Meanwhile, new Ikettes to latch onto the Revue included P.P. Arnold, who would later have a successful solo career on the Immediate label, Pat Powdrill, of "Happy Anniversary" fame, and future Honey Cone member Shelley Clarke. The new group continued to back Tina on vinyl and stage, but they would never have another hit under their own name, despite a half dozen more releases. Ironically the songs released were usually mined from Ike’s vault, and the singers featured were the very same Ikettes he had kicked out at the height of their fame.
Ike and Tina Turner's debut release "Fool In Love," was fast becoming a big hit in late summer. Art Lassiter had loaned the duo a few of his Artettes for the session, Robbie Montgomery, Sandra Harding, and Frances Hodges. When some of the group was unwilling to tour to help promote the single, the Ikettes were born.
It is still unclear who exactly christened the new group, both Lassiter and Ike Turner have claimed it was himself, but obvious influence stemmed from the success Ray Charles was having with his Raelettes, and Lassiter’s own Artettes.
The group toured with the early Revue and cut a few more backing sides, none of which really matched the success of Ike and Tina's original effort. Ike, who was under contract with Sue records, decided that he could earn more if his promoted the girls as a separate entity, leased to another label. The result was the brilliant blues stomper "I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)." Featuring Dolores Johnson on lead, and even Tina in the back, the single cruised up to a lofty position in early 1962. At number 19 Pop, the single was the Revue's biggest success since "Fool In Love."
More singles followed, including "Troubles On My Mind," "Heavenly Love," and "Prisoner of Love," and the group recorded for a number of labels including Atco, Teena and Innis Records. But nothing really clicked, and the Revue was becoming the prime bread and butter for the singers.
Nothing more of note came from the group, which had become a revolving door employment agency for session singers, until 1965. By this time, the British invasion had largely pushed black musicians out of their traditional turf, and the charts. The Ike and Tina Turner Revue was no exception. The Ikettes, though mostly a back-up group for the Revue, continued recording and were moved to the Modern label. Although their first single, a dance record called "The Camel Walk," failed to inspire deejays, their chart existence was quicky restored, with Jessie now on lead. "Peaches'n'Cream," a wild sounding dance tune, stormed into the Top 40 in the middle of the year, proving the group was no one_hit wonder. When follow-ups "(He's Gonna Be) Fine, Fine, Fine," and "I’m So Thankful," issued later that year also began charting, the group became a hot commodity. More releases followed suit, including covers of the Jaynetts’ "Sally Go ‘Round The Roses," and the Crystals’ "Da Doo Ron Ron." The producer of "Da Doo Ron Ron," one Phil Spector, was creating his masterpiece, "River Deep - Mountain High," for Tina Turner, at the time, so the choice of covers was not surprising. Nor was a Spector-released single on his Phi-Dan label, "What’cha Gonna Do b/w Down Down."
With the Ikettes much in demand, Ike and the Revue planned to hold onto the group to start filling up the house again. The Ikettes, however, had other ideas. Frustrated that they had not seen any of the royalties for their hits and that they were only paid as members of the Revue, the gals were also replaced by groups of session singers to fulfill engagements elsewhere while the real group played second-fiddle, touring with the rest of the company. As if that were not enough, the fake Ikettes were often paid more than the real ones.
With Tina's sister Alline as their manager, the Ikettes left Ike and set up their own sixty-date tour. But Ike put restraining orders out and had people physically prevent them from going on stage. They tried billing themselves as "the Mirettes, formerly the Ikettes," but Ike would have nothing to do with it. Finally, they emerged as the Mirettes without any recognition of the popular act they had been only months earlier.
While no big hits followed, the Mirettes proved they didn’t need Ike to make great records. Their first single, the smooth and soulful "He’s Alright With Me," was released in 1966, on Mirwood Records, but it’s the Mirettes’ gritty version of "In The Midnight Hour," that R&B fans claim as their favourite. Still, without hit records or big-name recognition, money from touring was not as lucrative as returning to session work, and the Mirettes disbanded in1970.
Meanwhile, new Ikettes to latch onto the Revue included P.P. Arnold, who would later have a successful solo career on the Immediate label, Pat Powdrill, of "Happy Anniversary" fame, and future Honey Cone member Shelley Clarke. The new group continued to back Tina on vinyl and stage, but they would never have another hit under their own name, despite a half dozen more releases. Ironically the songs released were usually mined from Ike’s vault, and the singers featured were the very same Ikettes he had kicked out at the height of their fame.
You're No Good
The Ikettes Lyrics
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Andrew Oldham Orchestra & Chorus Ask any of the chickies in my pen They'll tell I'm…
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Aswad Feelin' better Now that we're through. Feelin' better, 'caus…
Betty Everett Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better, 'cau…
Bob Dylan Well, I don't know why I love you like I…
C. Young You know that you're no good You know that you're no…
Chromatics Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do Do I know you're no goo…
Crispian St. Peters I give you glory with this anthem I never question you're…
D-Mention You were the only one that mattered to me I treated…
Dee Clark Little girl, where did you come from? A-don't you know That…
Dee Dee Warwick Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better 'caus…
Don Campbell The primitive and Traditional initiation rites Have to do wi…
E.S.G. (80s) Ha yeah Ha yeah No yeah Duh yeah Duh yeah Duh yeah Duh yeah …
Earl-Jean Feeling better now that we're through Feeling better, 'cause…
Ellie Campbell Say it again Say it again No no Say it again Say it…
ESG Baby, you really need ya Baby, you really want ya Baby, you…
Everett Betty Feeling better now that we're through Feeling better 'cause …
Frankie Rose and The Outs The D.A. is dressed to the nines In the mirror he…
Gene Thompson and the Counts You're just a no account You never will amount to nothin'…
Jeff St. John How can you be so dark and disgusting When she's all…
Johnny Cash Come heed me, my brothers, come heed, one and all Don't…
José Feliciano Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better, caus…
Justice She stopped by the house today to grab the last…
Kelly Charles You're no good for me, I don't need nobody Don't need…
Ken Boothe You're no good for what you have done, baby You broke…
Ken Boothe/Prince Jammy You're no good for what you have done, baby You broke…
KMFDM Deceitful unforgiving Whoever the hell you think I am Bring …
Kristy Lee Cook (by Linda Ronstadt) Feeling better now that we're through…
Linda Ronstadt Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better 'cause…
LIVING ROOM - Linda Ronstadt Feeling better now that we're through Feeling better 'cause …
Lulu Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better, caus…
Major Lazer You're no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer Danielle Haim Yasmin Santigold Vybz Kartel You’re no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer Feat. Danielle Haim Vybz Kartel Santigold Yasmin You're no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer feat. Elephant Man & Opal You’re no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer feat. Santigold Vybz Kartel Danielle Haim & Yasmin You're no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer feat. Santigold, Vybz Kartel, Danielle Haim & Yasmin You're no good for me But the way you movin at…
Major Lazer Featuring Danielle Haim Santigold Vybz Kartel Yasmin You’re no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer Santigold Vybz Kartel Danielle Haim & Yasmin You're no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Major Lazer, Santigold, Vybz Kartel, Danielle Haim & Yasmin You’re no good for me But the way you movin at…
Major Lazer/Santigold/Vybz Kartel/Danielle Haim/Yasmin You're no good for me But the way you movin' at…
Michael Bolton Feelin' better now that we're through Feelin' better 'cause…
Nasty On Can't keep living out a lie like you invested in…
Plastiscines Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better, cause…
Proper Dos a what's up this is Ernie g with proper dos and…
Queen And now, ladies and gentlemen The Keeper of the Keys, the…
Reba McEntire Feelin' better Now that we're through Feelin' better 'Cause …
Ronstadt Linda Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better 'caus…
Sarah Ross Feelin' better, now that we're through Feelin' better 'cause…
Sideways Paving Co. Once upon a time I was with you And overtime I,…
Sons of Freedom Baby don't go rattling my monkey cage Yeah and don't try…
Swinging Blue Jeans Feeling better now that we're through Feeling better, 'caus…
The Ace-Tones He's a no good lover Baby I tried him out He's handsome…
The Aggrovators & Prince Jammy You're no good for what you have done, baby You broke…
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The Swinging Blue Jeans Feeling better now that we're through Feeling better, 'caus…
The Swinging Blue-Jeans Feeling better now that we're through Feeling better, 'cause…
Van Halen Hah Well I'm feelin' better, now that we're through Feelin' …
Weyes Blood Feelin' better now that we're through Feelin' better 'cause …
Wild Orchid Don't worry about me, don't worry about you 'cause everythi…
Wilson Phillips Feelin' better, now that we're through Feelin' better, 'caus…
彭靖惠 You're no good, I know That's what I've been told You're not…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Ikettes:
Camel Walk One Two three four five six Seven Eight nine ten eleven One…
Come Together Here come old flat top He come groovin' up slowly He got…
I I'm Blue The Ikettes (I'm blue ue ue ue ue ue ue…
I Do Love You The sweet things you do to me Like holding my hand When…
I Love The Way You Love The sweet things you do to me Like holding my hand When…
I Miss You The sweet things you do to me Like holding my hand When…
I'm Blue (I'm blue-ue-ue-ue-ue-ue-ue) (Do-be-do-be-do) (Gong, gong, g…
I'm Blue (Re-Recorded / Remastered) Gong gong gong, yeah (I'm blue do be, do be, do…
I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song) I'm blue Dooby dooby dooby Blue Gong, gong, gong Gong, gong…
I'm So Thankful You're the one I Met in skies of gray And you're the…
Im Blue (I'm blue-ue-ue-ue-ue-ue-ue) (Do-be-do-be-do) (Gong, gong, g…
Im So Thankful You're the one I Met in skies of gray And you're the…
Peaches 'N Cream My papa told me love is not all sweet, Uh…
Peaches 'n' Cream My papa told me love is not all sweet, Uh…
Sha La La Sha la la la la la la sha la la…
You The sweet things you do to me Like holding my hand When…
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