Ike & Tina Turner's Kings of Rhythm Dance

Ike & Tina Turner’s Kings of Rhythm Dance
Studio album by
the Kings of Rhythm
ReleasedMarch 1962
Recorded1961
StudioHollywood, CA
Genre
LabelSue
STLP 2003
ProducerIke Turner
Singles from Dance with Ike & Tina Turner's Kings of Rhythm
  1. "Prancing"
    Released: April 1962
Ike Turner chronology
Rocks the Blues
(1963)

Ike & Tina Turner’s Kings of Rhythm Dance is an instrumental album by the Kings of Rhythm released on Sue Records in 1962.[2][3]

Background

Following Ike & Tina Turner's success after signing with Sue Records in 1960, the label released an album from the duo's band the Kings of Rhythm led by Ike Turner. Ike & Tina Turner appear on the cover, but Tina Turner does not sing on this album.[4]

Most of the songs were penned by Ike Turner with the exception of the duo's Grammy-nominated single "It's Gonna Work Out Fine."[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Billboard[4]

The album received positive reviews.[6][7]

Billboard (March 10, 1962):

Here’s a rousing, exuberant package of danceable instrumentals (the Turner's don't sing here) with strong teen-appeal. The line-up, featuring standout guitar work, includes "The Gulley," "Potato Mash," "Steel Guitar Rag" and "Twistaroo."[4]

AllMusic editor Richie Unterberger wrote:

"Although the 14 tracks on this album are very typical early-'60s rock/R&B instrumentals in their tunes and arrangements, Ike Turner's guitar work is sparkling, lifting the LP out of the generic realm...Ike Turner really squeezes the last drop of invention out of these run-of-the-mill backdrops, though, relentlessly bending notes, wangling the whammy bar, and letting loose with some unpredictable runs and aggressive chording."[1]

Track listing

All compositions by Ike Turner except where noted.

Side A
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Gulley" 2:13
2."Twistaroo" 2:12
3."Trackdown Twist" 2:13
4."Potatoe Mash" 2:14
5."It's Gonna Work Out Fine"Rose Marie McCoy, Sylvia McKinney2:36
6."Steel Guitar Rag" 2:45
Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Doublemint"2:22
2."The Rooster"2:34
3."Prancing"3:42
4."Katanga"2:25
5."The Groove"2:01
6."Going Home"2:35

Personnel

References

  1. ^ a b c Unterberger, Richie. Ike and Tina Turner: Dance with Ike & Tina Turner & Their Kings of Rhythm Band – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
  2. ^ Callahan, M. & Edwards, D. Both Sides Now: Sue Album Discography, accessed July 30, 2019
  3. ^ Tina Turner discography: album entry, accessed August 5, 2019
  4. ^ a b c "Album Reviews" (PDF). Billboard: 26. March 10, 1962.
  5. ^ "Ike & Tina Turner". Recording Academy Grammy Awards.
  6. ^ "Album Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. March 10, 1962.
  7. ^ Ober, Chick (April 2, 1962). "Record Reviews: Johnny Mathis Album Is Exciting Listening". Tampa Bay Times. pp. 10-D.