Ike & Tina

In 1966, Ike & Tina recorded the seminal album, "River Deep - Mountain High." Produced by Phil Spector, who came out of retirement to handle the recording, it reached number 3 on the UK pop charts, but failed to make a dent back home. Today, it's widely considered among their best work, and a classic in Spector's legendary catalog. In addition to the stellar title track, it contained another Spector-stamped gem "A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Every Day)." It's a Pet Sounds-esque mini symphony, full lush string arrangements and triumphant cymbal crashes. It's gorgeous.

I only mention it because it stands in stark contrast to the song that immediately follows it, the Ike Turner penned, "A Fool in Love." In it, Tina sings:

He's got me smiling when I should be ashamed
Got me laughing when my heart is in pain
Oh no, I must be a fool
Cause I do anything you ask me to

Without my man I don't wanna live
You think I'm lying but I'm telling you like it is
He's got my nose open and that's no lie
And I, I'm gonna keep him satisfied

This has to be one of the great moments of irony in pop music.

Have a listen:

Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High
Ike & Tina Turner - A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Every Day)
Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool in Love

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