When 50,000 fans filled a stadium in Osaka in 1988, they saw a fight for the throne. Mick Jagger was on his first solo tour and he had everything to prove. He wanted to show the world he did not need the Rolling Stones to be a star. To make sure he won, he brought out a secret weapon. That weapon was Tina Turner.
Mick was full of his usual swagger, but Tina brought a different kind of power. She was at the top of her game and she did not plan on playing second fiddle. As they started singing, it became a battle of who could move faster and shout louder. Tina stood tall in her signature mini skirt and heels. She did not just help Mick. She took over the show.
Watch this moment below to believe how much energy was on that stage:
Mick Jagger & Tina Turner – Brown Sugar [HD] – Live in Osaka, Japan (1988)
One viewer said that Mick simply could not keep up with Tina that night. Another fan noted that the band was incredible. The sound was loud and the feeling was electric. People still talk about how Tina’s voice sounded like thunder against Mick’s rock and roll style.
That night in Japan was just one stop on a long road of friendship and competition. A year later, they found themselves together again under even bigger lights. This time, the stakes were different because the whole family was back together.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1989)
At the 1989 Hall of Fame ceremony, Tina joined the Rolling Stones to sing about honky tonk women. It was a beautiful moment of healing for the band. Tina had been there since the start, even teaching Mick how to dance in the sixties.
Mick and Tina shared a bond that few people ever understand. They pushed each other to be better every time they stepped into the spotlight. Tina had a voice that defined an era of music that will live forever. They were more than just performers. Follow Tina Turner on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep the spirit of rock and roll alive.