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Coffee Break: Songs to remember Tina Turner

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: Tina Turner sings during her performance at the Macy's Passport '97 fund raiser and fashion show 18 September in San Francisco, CA. The show is to raise funds and awareness for the AIDS virus.
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: Tina Turner sings during her performance at the Macy's Passport '97 fund raiser and fashion show 18 September in San Francisco, CA. The show is to raise funds and awareness for the AIDS virus. MONICA M. DAVEY/AFP via Getty Images

by Mac Wilson

May 25, 2023

The great Tina Turner died Wednesday at the age of 83 in her home in Switzerland after a long period of illness, according to a statement from her publicist. As noted in an obituary, she was “a soul and rock powerhouse known for her octave-defying voice and mesmerizing stage moves.”

There are many eras and styles from Tina Turner’s catalog worth revisiting. To remember one of the founding voices of popular music, let’s play songs that were simply the best, and maybe dig out a few hidden gems.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Tina Turner should we play?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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