DEFENDING TINA TURNER
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What a pity that Turner’s new album “Break Every Rule” fell into the hands of a reviewer who clearly believes Tina has recorded nothing worthwhile since 1966.
What a pity, also, that McKenna’s historical elitism is matched by neither knowledge nor research. McKenna singles out “I’m Blue” as a noteworthy early Turner classic. In fact, that song was a hit for the Ikettes without Tina. It is also one of the dumbest songs ever committed to vinyl.
Even McKenna’s modern history is remiss. “We Don’t Need Another Hero” was not on the “Private Dancer” album as she suggests. But worse still, McKenna pays “What You Get Is What You See” a backhanded compliment, then gets the title wrong. How often did she listen to this album, really?
McKenna’s overtly personal resentment of Tina’s comeback while other so-called superior talents (Dusty Springfield?) languish in semi-obscurity is disturbing. (Clearly, anybody who honestly believes that Tina Turner’s biggest contributions to rock music have been her legs and a controversial marriage should never review any of her records; it’s an insurmountable handicap.)
LINDSAY SCOTT
Roger Davies Management
Los Angeles
Roger Davies Management represents Tina Turner.
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