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Is Tina Turner really rock?

posted 2 years ago by OnanTheBarbarian (12126)
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After almost fifty years in the music business, Tina Turner has become one of the most commercially-successful international female rock stars to date.

I always considered her r&b and soul.

[–] letess (1561) 2 years ago

Rolling Stone came out last year that Aretha’s Respect was the greatest song of all time.

What do you think is the greatest rock song?

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (12126) 2 years ago

It's not my favorite song, but I'd say Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven" is hands down widely accepted as the world's greatest rock song.

I think Cream's "White Room" is a perfect rock song. Bowie's "Heroes" is another perfectly crafted song.

And I'll get some flack for this but the Sex Pistols' "Anarchy in the UK" has everything a rock song should be.

[–] letess (1561) 2 years ago

Yeah. Stairway to Heaven is the anthem for sure. White Room is a great one. Actually anything by Cream. Hendrix. Purple Haze or All Along the Watchtower (this is one of favoriteS). But I think I have to go with the Stones. Sympathy for the Devil or Shelter. Later, maybe Nirvana’s Teen Spirit and Axl’s Sweet Child of Mine.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (12126) 2 years ago

I agree with all of those. And yeah, "Sweet Child of Mine" is especially epic.

[–] SamNoyoun (5880) 2 years ago

Well, that shows just how clueless RS is, because "Respect" is an Otis Redding song...

[–] letess (1561) 2 years ago

He wrote it but she made it famous. Her recording. This happened a lot.

Willie Nelson wrote Crazy but it’s Patsy Cline’s recording that was the biggest selling record.

[–] SamNoyoun (5880) 2 years ago

True enough! "I Will Always Love You" is another good example of this...

[–] letess (1561) 2 years ago

You know. I just logged on to add that particular one. Amazing. Racking my brain. But that’s a really good one.

[–] rateater (10075) 2 years ago

is jingle bell rock supposed to be rock?

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (12126) 2 years ago

No, and "Rock of Ages" is a religious hymn.

[–] Mustang (5443) 2 years ago

Her 70’s stuff and work with Ike would have been rock n roll. But her 80’s come back to me is more pop oriented .

[–] Keelai (34968) 2 years ago

Rock = Rhythm & Blues

African-Americans created Rhythm & Blues which became Rock & Roll. R&B came from gospel, blues, jazz & folk.

I find it odd when people separate Rock and R&B.

[–] OnanTheBarbarian (12126) 2 years ago

Nah, I'd say Rock branched off from R&B and it's now a separate genre.

For example, you can't call a heavy metal band like Metallica or a synth rock band like Depeche Mode "Rhythm & Blues".

It's the same as how R&B evolved from Blues, but it's not Blues.

[–] Keelai (34968) 2 years ago

Rock branched off from Rock & Roll.

Unfortunately, too often meant: Rock & Roll = white; Rhythm & Blues = black.

Whatever you want to call it, I consider both to be the earlier music from mainly the 50-60s.

Later Rock and R&B are not the same as the earlier music. Less "earthy" or acoustic, less soulful.

Close your eyes and pretend this Metallica song is performed by a black musician/singer:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tAGnKpE4NCI
It's basically Blues and Rhythm & Blues, maybe with a heavier drum beat.

Ditto, this song:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=snILjFUkk_A
Difference is electric guitar instead of acoustic. But, you can hear the Rhythm & Blues sound in it.

Can we both agree that 99.99% of today's "music" sux in a major way?