At forty four years old, most singers are called ‘has beens’ but Tina Turner was just getting started. She walked into a studio in 1984 and recorded ’What’s Love Got To Do With It’ a track that smashed every record in her path. This was not a lucky break. It was a total takeover by a woman who refused to quit.
She talks about love and pain in a way that feels like she is sharing a secret with you. Seeing her strut in those high heels proves she was the boss of the stage. It is a moment of pure power that makes you want to stand up and cheer.
Don’t believe us? Just see this young fan’s face when he hears that legendary voice for the very first time:
First Time Hearing Tina Turner “What’s Love Got To Do With It”
People in the comments are losing their minds over how modern she still feels. One person said that they do not make stars with this much ‘swagger’ anymore. Another viewer pointed out that her big hair and denim jacket are the ultimate 1980s look.
That first discovery leads right back to the original moment she captured the world. That famous walk on the streets of New York was a giant hello to her new life. She left the shadow of her past to become a solo giant. This was the turning point where the world realized she did not need anyone else to be a superstar.
Tina Turner – What’s Love Got To Do With It (Official Music Video)
In the official video, she walks with a hip sway that became famous across the globe. She looks tough and beautiful all at once in her leather miniskirt. This performance won big awards. Fans still watch this today to remember the exact second she became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Tina Turner lived a life that proved you can always start over and win. Her journey from the bottom to the top of the charts is a story of pure grit. Her voice is a gift that will never go out of style. Follow Tina Turner on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.