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Simply The Best

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I love Tina Turner, she's an incredble singer who has everything, style, voice, rhythm and incredible legs.
"Simply the best" is called one of the best years greatest hits albums. It was realesed in 1991 and includes some of Tina's greatest hits (I say some because actually there are a couple missing), it also includes 4 new songs (by 1991), one of them is a duo with Rod Steward. This album debuted at #1 in the British charts and remainded in the Top 50 for 3 straight years, the album was certified Platinum in the US and Multi-Platinum all over Europe, selling almost 10 million copies.
The songs are:

1-THE BEST.
The song made to #1, was nominated for a Grammy and it's considerated a classic.
2-BETTER BE GOOD TO ME.
Reached #5 in 1985 and won a Grammy award.
3-I CAN'T STAND THE RAIN.
Reached #4 in Europe.
4-WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT.
A #1 hit that was the best song of 1984 and won 3 Grammy awards.
5-I DON'T WANNA LOSE YOU.
A hit in 1990 peaking at #6 in the British charts.
6-NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS (the 90's version).
Written by Tina in 1973, the song made it to #23.
7-WHAT YOU GET IS WHAT YOU SEE.
From 1986, the song reached #14 in 1987.
8-LET'S STAY TOGETHER.
This song opened the market walls in 1984 after her divorce, the song was a big hit, getting a Grammy nomination and peaking at #3.
9-RIVER DEEP-MOUNTAIN HIGH.
From 1966, this song was written by The Beatles songwritter/producer, Phil Spector. In the US peaked at #88 and at #2 in Europe. It's a real classic.
10-STEAMY WINDOWS.
Peaked at #13 and recived a Grammy nomination in 1990.
11-TYPICAL MALE.
This #1 hit also recived a Grammy nomination.
12-WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER HERO.
Theme from the 1985 film "Mad Max III", the song peaked at #2 and recived a Grammy nomination. Actually another song from Mad max, performanced by Tina got the Grammy.
13-PRIVATE DANCER.
What a song...was written by hit singer Mark Knopher. The song made it to #7 in 1985.
14-LOOK ME IN THE HEART.
A beautiful pop song that was realesed only in Europe peaking at #26.
15-IT TAKES TWO.
This is a duet that Tina made in 1990 with Rod steward, the song was a big hit in Europe but never arrived to the US.
16-I WANT YOU NEAR ME.
Was a new song for this album.
17-WAY OF THE WORLD:
This was the first single for this album, the song made it to #3.
18-LOVE THING.
Was the socond and last single of the album.
I just gave a commercial detail of this album. I don't say much about Tina, because it's all music history.
Here are some big hits missing as the Grammy winners: "Addicted to love", "Back were you started","One of the living" and the #1 "Proud Mary".
There are also are Top 40 hits such as: "Two peolple", "Show some respect", "Foreign affair", "Be tender with me baby"and the Top 15 "It's only love" (a duet with Bryan Adams) between others.

What Aretha Franklin is to R&B, and what Billie Holiday is to jazz, Tina Turner is to rock and roll...simply THE distinctive female voice of the genre. And this generous 18-track compilation offers up the very best of her platinum-selling, Grammy-laden solo career.

Over half of Turner's landmark solo debut "Private Dancer" is represented here: first there's the #1 worldwide smash "What's Love Got to Do With It," and the hit's midtempo marriage of rock and soul is just as thrilling as it was upon release. The lush title track will always be a smooth winner, and who can forget "Better Be Good to Me," one of the hardest hitting female rockers in memory? To hear Tina wail "did you think I'd just accept you in blind faith? Don't shout, baby!" is to guarantee yourself chills. Two spectacular covers from the album are included as well: Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" and Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand the Rain." It might seem arrogant of Turner to tackle the signature tunes of two R&B legends...until of course you hear her sing them with such joy and affection.

Elsewhere you have superb matches of singer and song (the country-tinged "What You Get is What You See," the pop workout "Typical Male," the Bonnie Raitt-flavored "Steamy Windows") as well as some lukewarm compositions that are saved by Turner's unstoppable fire ("Look Me in the Heart" and the "What's Love Got to Do With It" rewrite, "We Don't Need Another Hero"). Of the three new tracks only "Way of the World" is pedestrian; "I Want You Near Me" adds a delicious dose of funk and "Love Thing" is one of her grittiest rockers to date.

The inclusion of "River Deep Mountain High," recorded for producer Phil Spector in the 60's, is a nice idea, but the "90's Version" (translation: club mix) of "Nutbush City Limits" is just wrong; the original's wah-wah guitar and itchy rhythm are sorely missed in the face of synthesized kick drums and hi-hats. Another error is the omission of "Two People," the silky smooth ballad single from her album "Break Every Rule." But considering we're treated to over an hour's worth of fiery, passionate performances from one of rock's true legends, such missteps are easily forgiven.

I do not understand why the reviewer below claimed Tina Turner is a Whitney Houston wannabe when Tina Turner's career started before Whitney was even born. And most of the hits on this compilation were released before Whitney Houston even hit it big. The review was ignorance in its purest form and it is the most pointless and ill-advised review I've ever seen. Its not good to make blanket statements about things you don't knmow. :)

I am a huge fan of both Tina and Whitney and it is clear to anyone who knowsanything about them that they are totally different and do not try to copy each other in any way shape or form. They are two different types of superstars. Tina Turner has sold almost 70 million albums since the 80s, she has also sold more concert tickets than any other female artist in rock history (yes even more than Madonna - and that only includes the concert sales since the 80s.). Tina Turner also made history in 1988 by having the largest paying concert attendance (182,000 people in Rio Di Janerio) for a SINGLE PERFORMER (not just female) and was also put in the 1989 Guiness Book of Records for it. when Tina Turner did her final cocnert tour in 2000 she was the highest grossing tour act in America, grossing over $80 million and beating out even NSync, Britney and other very popular acts.

I can go on and on about Tina Turner's achievements that CLEARLY set her apart from Whitney Houston. Tina Turner came before Whitney, and Tina (as well as Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and more) is one of the artists that helped pave the way for artists like Whitney to have the incredible success that she has had. Whitney has had an amazing career including album sales of 120 million and 4 smash Silver Screen hits. The older artists helped pave the way to help her be able to carve her niche in the world of popular music.

This is a fantastic album. The new 4 tracks on this album at the time were very refreshing and added something new to the album. She does leave off a lot of hits such as "One of The Living". The DVD component to this is fantastic. For a more complete collection of her hits you are better off getting her new "All The Best" collection released in February 2005.

A FANTASTIC COLLECTION OF HER GREATEST SONGS(SOLO)EVERY TINA SONG THAT POPS TO YOUR MIND IS ON THIS RECORDING, INCLUDING THE #2, GRAMMY NOMINATED "WE DONT NEED ANOTHER HERO", ALSO HER CLASSIC "RIVER-DEEP MOUNTAIN-HIGH", AND THREE NEW SONGS AT THE TIME OF THE 1991 RELEASE INCLUDING "I WANT YOU NEAR ME" AND "LOVE THING". THIS ALBUM LIVES UP TO ITS TITLE ITS SIMPLY THE BEST!

With this CD Tina proves again that she is simply the best. She gives each song all the attention it deserves and each performance shows her great talent to mould the lyrics perfectly to each song. This CD showcases some of her older hits like "River Deep, Mountain High" and that makes this CD even more desireable. Tina does not dissapoint with this CD and it is right up there with "Private Dancer" and "Foreign Affair". I highly recommend this CD to all fans and non-fans alike. You will find satisfation and inspiration within each song's lyrics and "Simply the Best" will become a lifetime companion. I am a big fan of Tina and this CD served to solidify this.

Hard to go wrong with Tina Turner, but as many have pointed out there are many other songs that could have been included or substituted. With so much material recorded by Tina, putting together a "best" is subjective and will disappoint some listeners. But if you're looking for a good overall Tina sampler, this is a good start!

Tina Turner is brilliant, that is a given. But this 'greatest hits' or 'Best Of' misses the mark in some respects. For starters, it only includes one big hit from the 70's (Nutbush City Limits) and that is remixed! What about "Acid Queen" or " Proud Mary"?

Thankfully, they have included the original of the 1966 hit "River Deep, Mountain High". Tina did several re-recordings of this classic - yet none of them match the magic of Phil Spector's work on the 1966 version.

This collection is similar to other compilations, in that it also includes brand new tracks (at the time of release). I hate it when record companies do this. This is valuable space that could have been used for the classics that have been omitted.

For casual fans only. True fans will want the "Private Dancer" album.

Tina Turner's success story is a middle finger to the trials and tribulations that made her early years a living hell. Following the release of 1984's "Private Dancer," Tina sold more records than she ever did with her then husband Ike, and she quickly shot to international stardom with a solid string of hits. Her songs lean heavily toward rock and may be lacking in the soul department, but they do feature Tina's tremendous, gusty voice. This hits collection compiles her biggest hits which we all know so well. Her signature "What's Love Got to Do With it" has been the soundtrack to broken hearts around the world, while other singles "We Don't Need Another Hero," "What You Get Is What You See" stand out well. Another showstopper of a song is her formidable cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," which was a global hit back in the 1980s. Tina once warned us, "You Better Be Good to Me." Indeed, we have. She's a diva who's rightfully earned her title, and this impressive collection is a great survey of one of the most-beloved singers on the globe.

Since Tina Turner and Ike Turner who separated, Tina make this album a great album and a massive hit.I love this album and in my opinion, the people says too.Simply the best was the Top of Tina greatest albums.IT'S SIMPLE THE BEST

If you don`t love Tina you have some sort if horrible ilness. This womens CD Rocks!!!!!!!!!!! I partyed all saturday night with "Simply the best" And lots of the kids I was at the party didn`t bother trying to get by with beer. They know Tina dosen`t drink. I love you Tina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!