Just received the sad news that Tina Turner, "The Queen Of Rock & Roll," passed away today at the age of 83. She and her ex-husband Ike were a successful act in the ’60’s and ’70’s, but his abuse forced her to leave him and work where she could until, at 44, she relaunched her career as a rock diva with her 1984 album Private Dancer. Here is the title track from that album.
Rest in peace, Tina Turner.
The Sound of One Hand Typing 
Thank you for the music, Tina. You made me dance….
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An incredible performer and one of my favorites. Her legend will go on forever.
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They definitely broke the mold after they made her.
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Indeed, they did!
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I was thinking about her last week. I was thinking how she was because I know she wasn’t well but I thought, ” she’ll be the next to go but hope not. It was just a passing thought and now look. She was in such great shape that I thought she’d last forever.
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I think all of us did. Considering all she survived, I figured it was a no-brainer.
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She was a force and a model of resilience.
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She was, and one hell of a singer and performer. She was better in her 70’s than a lot of female (and male, for that matter) performers.
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Hi John – she called her ‘word’ Endurance … seems very true – I still don’t know all the horrors she had to endure. Amazing lady … cheers Hilary
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She was abused badly by her husband Ike and finally ran away with practically nothing. She rebuilt her career and came back stronger than ever. Quite an inspiration…
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A legend, she’ll be missed 🌹
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She was, and she’ll be missed…
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So sad, such an extraordinary artist. And what an incredible comeback with “Private Dancer” 8 years after she fled from her abusive husband with 36 cents and a Mobil card! I’ve written up something for tomorrow.
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I know… You wish she had never gone through all she did with her husband while recognizing that’s part of why she was so great. Shows what a tough woman she was…
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Sad news. She’ll be greatly missed.
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She will…
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Tina Turner was one of a kind – a singer, a survivor of severe domestic abuse, and a star like few others. Yes, may she rest in peace. Our loss, rock and roll heaven’s gain. Alana ramblinwitham
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Very true…
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When Tina covered a song, she made it her own. Not many people could take a song away from Creedance Clearwater Revival, but Tina did that with Proud Mary.
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That she did…
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How very sad. RIP.
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I know what you mean.
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Such a loss
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It was. She left her music behind to remind us of her, thankfully.
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Just heard about the passing of Tina Turner on the news. Sad to hear. I’ve liked her songs for years. <3
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I know: she’s been around for almost as long as I have.
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Same for me, too. <3
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Good choice John. I picked Simply the Best. RIP Tina
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Thanks!
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I can’t believe it’s been so many years since she came back and got away from Ike. I saw her live with Joe Cocker in 2000….incredible show.
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She could certainly put on a show…
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Great song, and I hope she does rest in peace. She did not have an easy life with Ike. Thanks, John
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No, she didn’t. Whatever hurt her in life is behind her now.
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A great way to put it.
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Extremely sad 😢
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It is, for us. She’s at peace, thank heaven.
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Yes how very sad , she was a true hero! 💜💜
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That she was…
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