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)
Let's Stay Together
Tina Turner Lyrics
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Since we've been together
Ooh, loving you forever
Is all I need
Let me be the one you come running to
I'll never be untrue, oh baby
Let's, let's stay together
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
I'm, I'm so in love with you
Whatever you want to do
Is alright with me
You make me feel so brand new
I want to spend my whole life with you
Let me say that since, baby
Since we've been together
Ooh, loving you forever
Is all I need
Let me be the one you come running to
I'll never be untrue, oh baby
Let's, let's stay together
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Good or bad, happy or sad
Why, oh tell me, why do people break up
Oh, then turn around and make up?
I just, can't you see
You'd never do that to me, would you, baby?
'Cause being around you is all I see
So baby let's, we oughta stay together
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Let's, woo, (let's stay together) stay together
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Ever need to chase after me, oh baby
Let's (let's stay together) stay together
Loving you whether, whether
Good or bad, happy or sad (oh baby, let's)
Good or bad, happy or sad
Let's
Try to stay together (let's stay together)
Loving you whether, whether, huh
Good or bad, happy or sad
In Tina Turner's song "Let's Stay Together," the singer expresses her love for her partner and her commitment to staying with them through good times and bad. She sings about the happiness they bring her and the sense of renewal and possibility she feels when she's with them. Turner's voice is soulful and passionate, conveying the depth of her emotions and her desire to make this relationship last.
The lyrics reveal a deep devotion and trust between the singer and her partner. She promises never to be untrue, and she hopes that they will stay together no matter what challenges they may face. This sense of commitment and dedication is at the heart of the song, which has become an enduring classic of the soul and R&B genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me say that since
I want to convey a message that since you and I have been together, I have found love and comfort in you.
Since we've been together
I feel like I found someone I really care about since the day we met and started our journey together.
Loving you forever
I will always love you and my love for you will never fade away.
Is all I need
You are everything to me and loving you is enough for me to be happy.
Let me be the one you come running to
I want to be the one you trust and rely on when you need someone the most.
I'll never be untrue
I promise to always be loyal and faithful to you, no matter what happens.
Let's, let's stay together
Let's make a commitment to each other and stay united, no matter what life brings.
Loving you whether, whether
I will love you under any circumstance, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Regardless of what happens in life, my love for you will always remain strong.
I'm so in love with you
I am deeply and truly in love with you.
Whatever you want to do
I will support you and follow you in whatever you choose to do.
Is alright with me
I am content with whatever we do together as long as we are together.
You make me feel so brand new
Being with you has made me feel renewed and refreshed, like I am experiencing something new and wonderful.
I want to spend my whole life with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you, loving and cherishing you.
Good or bad, happy or sad
I will stand by your side through every hardship and every joyous occasion.
Why, oh tell me, why do people break up
I wonder why people choose to end their relationships and break each other's hearts.
Turn around and make up
However, I believe that couples can work through their problems and reconcile.
I just came to see
I am certain and confident that you and I will never have to experience the pain of a breakup.
You'd never do that to me, would you baby?
I trust you and believe that you would never hurt me intentionally.
Cause being around you is all I see
All I see is a future with you and every moment we spend together is magical.
So baby let's we all stay together
My love, let's commit to staying together for all eternity.
Ever need to chase after me baby
You never have to chase after me because I am always here, devoted and committed to you.
Good or bad, happy or sad
I will never leave you or give up on us, no matter the circumstances.
Let's stay together
Let's commit to loving and supporting each other, through thick and thin, no matter what happens.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lavetafobbs3088
I'm listening in 2024
@wapuka
This was my wedding song in 1985. The marriage didn't go the distance but this song certainly has!
@mmathews3592
1987 Same.
@bridgettetraveler658
Tina Turner will always be a Classic!!!
@adm1819
As Tina Turner's too!
@coldwindblowing
Hope you ok!!!
@charmagneq
You are not alone, my didn’t either 🤷🏾♀️
@denisehall335
RIP Tina Turner! You made this version of Let’s Stay Together magical and powerful for me! 💐💐💐
@Carlos-ep1si
Y para el resto de nosotros.
@kevinhoyle8367
This my S#?+