In 1988, the city of Osaka became the center of the rock and roll universe for one special night. Mick Jagger was traveling across Japan on his very first solo tour. He knew he needed something huge to make the show perfect. so he called up the one person who could truly keep up with him.
At forty-eight years old, Tina Turner stepped onto that stage and showed everyone what real stamina looks like. It became their famous version of ‘Brown Sugar.’
Mick Jagger & Tina Turner – Brown Sugar [HD] – Live in Osaka, Japan (1988)
One viewer said that watching this makes them feel young again because the joy on stage is so contagious. Another fan noted that you just do not see this kind of raw talent and hard work in modern shows anymore. It is the kind of performance that makes you want to dance in your living room.
That magical night in Japan was a beautiful follow-up to a moment that shocked the world three years earlier.
Before they were conquering Osaka, these two friends stood together on a much bigger stage in Philadelphia for Live Aid. It was a hot July day in 1985 when they decided to show off what true rock and roll chemistry looked like.
In this video, Mick was full of his usual energy. But the most famous part happened when he playfully tugged at Tina’s outfit during the song. The crowd of nearly one hundred thousand people went absolutely wild after what Tina did.
Mick Jagger / Tina Turner – State Of Shock / It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (Live Aid 1985)
Tina Turner and Mick Jagger’s journey together shows that true friendship and talent only get better as the years go by. Tina always brought a sense of strength and peace to her work that inspired millions of women to find their own voices.
Follow Tina Turner on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep the music alive. Her story is a reminder that the best way to stay young is to never stop dancing to the beat of your own drum.