Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary • TopPop

‘Left a good job in the city’… In 1971 Ike and Tina Turner released their own cover version of “Proud Mary,“ which proved to be just as successful as the original from 1969 from Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was penned by the band’s frontman, John Fogerty, the song quickly climbed the charts, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Little did Fogerty know that his creation would go on to captivate audiences across generations and become a defining piece of music history. The origins of “Proud Mary“ trace back to a significant moment in John Fogerty’s life. Following his discharge from the National Guard, Fogerty found himself in a celebratory mood. Armed with a guitar and a burst of inspiration, he began strumming chords that would shape the song’s iconic blues-rock anthem. But two years later Ike and Tina Turner, a musical duo with their own distinctive style and sound, recognized the song’s potential. They began performing their own rendition, infusing it with their unique blend of grit and funk. Tina’s earthy and soaring vocals, combined with the revamped arrangement, breathed new energy into the already powerful track. During their time as the opening act for the Rolling Stones, Ike and Tina witnessed firsthand the instant appeal their cover versions had for audiences. Songs like “Proud Mary,“ the Beatles’ “Come Together,“ and the Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women“ showcased their ability to reimagine and reinterpret popular hits while staying true to their own artistic vision. Through the years, “Proud Mary“ has remained an enduring classic, representing the dynamic nature of music and its ability to transcend boundaries. This Ike and Tina Turner performance is recorded at the tv-program “Van Speyk Show Of Liever De Lucht In”, in 1974. Watch our great music videos ❯ More TopPop? Subscribe here ❯ More info on Wikipedia ❯ This is to let you know that the video recording of the video clip was originally recorded by AVROTROS Broadcasting. AVROTROS Broadcasting hereby warrants and represents that it is the sole and exclusive owner of the physical film and/or videotape footage in this video clip. The performance of the artist(s) in the clip was filmed and recorded with the written consent of the artist(s) and their representatives. AVROTROS is a Dutch radio and television broadcaster, founded in 2014 from a merger of AVRO and TROS. From January 1st, 2014 the name of the merged broadcaster was used in joint programmes. AVRO was founded in 1923 as the Netherlands first public broadcaster. TROS started broadcasting in 1964. Toppop was a weekly AVRO pop program that was aired between 1970 and 1988. AVROTROS Broadcasting PO Box 2 1200 JA Hilversum The Netherlands TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years. World famous music artists performed on TopPop: ABBA, 10CC, Bee Gees, The Jacksons, David Bowie, Earth & Fire, Boney M, Smokie, KC & The Sunshine Band, Chick, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, and many many more.