Turner began her career with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in 1957. Under the name Little Ann, she appeared on her first record, "Boxtop", in 1958. In 1960, she debuted as Tina Turner with the hit duet single "A Fool in Love". The duo Ike & Tina Turner became "one of the most formidable live acts in history". They released hits such as "It's Gonna Work Out Fine", "River Deep – Mountain High", "Proud Mary", and "Nutbush City Limits" before disbanding in 1976.
In the 1980s, Turner launched "one of the greatest comebacks in music history". Her 1984 multi-platinum album Private Dancer contained the hit song "What's Love Got to Do with It", which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became her first and only number one song on the Billboard Hot 100. At age 44, she was the oldest female solo artist to top the Hot 100. Her chart success continued with "Better Be Good to Me", "Private Dancer", "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)", "Typical Male", "The Best", "I Don't Wanna Fight", and "GoldenEye". During her Break Every Rule World Tour in 1988, she set a then-Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience (180,000) for a solo performer.
Turner also acted in the films Tommy (1975), Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), and Last Action Hero (1993). In 1993, What's Love Got to Do with It, a biographical film adapted from her autobiography I, Tina: My Life Story, was released. In 2009, Turner retired after completing her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour, which is the 15th highest-grossing tour of the 2000s. In 2018, she became the subject of the jukebox musical Tina.
Having sold over 100 million records worldwide, Turner became one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. She received 12 Grammy Awards, which include eight competitive awards, three Grammy Hall of Fame awards, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She was the first black artist, and first woman, to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone ranked her among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Turner has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame. She was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Ike Turner in 1991 and as a solo artist in 2021. She was a 2005 recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and Women of the Year award.
In 2020, she came out of retirement to collaborate with Norwegian producer Kygo on a remix of "What's Love Got to Do with It". With this release, she became the first artist to have a top 40 hit in seven consecutive decades in the UK.
Studio albums
Tina Turns the Country On! (1974)
Acid Queen (1975)
Rough (1978)
Love Explosion (1979)
Private Dancer (1984)
Break Every Rule (1986)
Foreign Affair (1989)
Wildest Dreams (1996)
Twenty Four Seven (1999)
Gimme Some Lovin'
Tina Turner Lyrics
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Got my feet on the floor
Got twenty people rockin' singin' 'more more more'
Come on, pretty baby, I don't know what you've got
But you'd better take it easy
This place is hot
And I'm so glad you made it
Won't you come on
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well I feel so good, everybody's gettin' hot
I'm gonna take it easy
'Cause the place is on fire
Come on, pretty baby, I don't know what you've got
But you'd better take it easy
And I'm
So glad you made it
So glad you made it
Won't you come on
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well I heard about the fella you've been dancing with all over the neighborhood.
So why didn't you ask me baby, didn't you think I could...
Well I know that the Boogaloo is out of sight
And the shangalang is down tonight
But if it had been just me and you baby
I'd come to show you how to do right
Do it right, uh-huh do it right
Do me right, do me right, do me right
Ah twistin. shake-it
Shake-it shake it shake it baby
Twistin, shake-it shake-it shake-it
Shake-it baby
Here we go loop-dee-loop, uh-huh
Shake it up baby
Oh, here we go loop-dee-lie
Bend over and let me see you shake your tail feather
Bend over and let me see you shake your tail feather
Come on let me see you shake your tail feather
Come on let me see you shake your tail feather
Twistin, shake-it shake-it shake-it
Shake-it baby
Twistin, shake-it shake-it shake-it
Shake-it baby
Oh, do the twist
Do the fly
Do the mashed potato
Come on and do the bird
The joney morony
oh shake it
watoosie
Come on and do the twist
Well I feel so good, everybody's gettin' hot
I'm gonna take it easy
'Cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day, nothin's been too good
Now I'm gonna relax honey, everybody should
And I'm so glad you made it
So glad you made it
So glad you made it
So glad you made it
Won't you come on
Gimme some lovin'
In "Gimme Some Lovin'," Tina Turner relishes in the electrifying atmosphere of a lively dance hall. She is excitedly singing about the allure of the crowd, the passion that they share, and how irresistibly hot the place is. The energy in the room is so high that everyone is sweating and Tina Turner is encouraging the DJ to play more music. The song is about celebrating the joy of dancing and music in a social setting, with hints of romantic interest scattered throughout the verses.
Tina's intense delivery of this bluesy ballad is what makes it so timeless. Her voice is filled with raw power and her lyrics are filled with passion and joy. The energy that this song exudes is contagious as it incites people to move their bodies, rock out and have a good time. Moreover, the lyrics of the song are quite simple, making it very easy for anyone to sing along to and enjoy.
Some key themes explored in "Gimme Some Lovin'" are excitement, passion, energy, and celebration. Tina Turner sings about the dance hall and what it means to be there, surrounded by like-minded people who share that same passion for movement and music. The song also hints at romantic interests as she sings about the fella that her partner has been dancing with, but it is mostly focused on dancing and celebrating the vivaciousness of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my temperature's risin'
I am feeling hot.
Got my feet on the floor
I am standing on the ground.
Got twenty people rockin' singin' 'more more more'
There are many people in here and they are enjoying the music.
Come on, pretty baby, I don't know what you've got
I am asking my partner to dance with me because I am intrigued by their moves.
But you'd better take it easy
Don't get too excited or overdo it.
This place is hot
The energy in this room is intense.
And I'm so glad you made it
I am happy to see my partner here with me.
Won't you come on
Join me and dance together.
Gimme some lovin'
Show me your love and affection through dancing.
Gimme some lovin'
I still want more love and fun.
Gimme some lovin'
Let's keep the good times rolling.
Gimme some lovin'
I want love and enjoyment every day.
Well I feel so good, everybody's gettin' hot
I am enjoying myself and everyone else is having a good time.
I'm gonna take it easy
I don't want to overexert myself.
Cause the place is on fire
The excitement is at a peak.
Well I heard about the fella you've been dancing with all over the neighborhood.
I've heard rumors about your dance partner from others in the area.
So why didn't you ask me baby, didn't you think I could...
Why didn't you choose to dance with me earlier? Did you underestimate my dancing abilities?
Well I know that the Boogaloo is out of sight
I am aware that the dance moves are getting more complicated and difficult.
And the shangalang is down tonight
The vibe and atmosphere are different than other nights.
But if it had been just me and you baby
If it was just the two of us, things would have been different.
I'd come to show you how to do right
I would have taught you the proper dance moves.
Do it right, uh-huh do it right
Let's do the moves correctly.
Do me right, do me right, do me right
Do the dance moves with me in a way that feels good and looks good.
Ah twistin. shake-it
The dance moves include twisting and shaking.
Shake-it shake it shake it baby
Keep shaking your body to the beat of the music.
Twistin, shake-it shake-it shake-it
Keep it up with the twisting and shaking movement.
Shake-it baby
Keep moving your body and dance with me.
Here we go loop-dee-loop, uh-huh
We are going to keep dancing with the same moves over and over again.
Shake it up baby
Keep shaking your body and enjoy yourself.
Oh, here we go loop-dee-lie
We are going to keep doing the same movements over and over again.
Bend over and let me see you shake your tail feather
Get down and show me your dance moves.
Come on let me see you shake your tail feather
Keep dancing and let everyone see how good you are.
Twistin, shake-it shake-it shake-it
Keep up the twisting and shaking moves.
Oh, do the twist
Let's keep twisting and dancing together.
Do the fly
Let's imitate a flying motion with our dance moves.
Do the mashed potato
Let's imitate stuffing potatoes with our dance moves.
Come on and do the bird
Let's imitate a bird with our dance moves.
The joney morony
Move your body and have fun.
oh shake it
Keep moving your body and dance with me.
watoosie
Let's keep dancing and having a good time!
Been a hard day, nothin's been too good
I had a tough day, things weren't going well.
Now I'm gonna relax honey, everybody should
I am going to unwind and enjoy myself, and so should everyone else.
So glad you made it
I am really happy that my partner is here with me.
So glad you made it
I am glad that you arrived and decided to dance with me.
So glad you made it
Your presence and company is making me happy and keeping me moving.
So glad you made it
I am grateful and very happy you chose to dance with me today.
Won't you come on
Let's join our efforts and energies and create a fun moment.
Gimme some lovin'
Give me some love by dancing with me and keep this fun interaction alive.
Writer(s): STEVE WINWOOD, SPENCER DAVIS, MUFF WINWOOD
Contributed by Lauren B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.