Sexy Ida

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"Sexy Ida (Part 1)"
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French picture sleeve
Single by Ike & Tina Turner
from the album Sweet Rhode Island Red
B-side "Sexy Ida (Part 2)"
ReleasedAugust 1974 (1974-08)
RecordedJune 1974, Bolic Sound, Inglewood, CA
Genre Funk rock, soul
Length2:30
Label United Artists
Songwriter(s) Tina Turner
Producer(s) Ike Turner, Claude Williams, Gerhard Augustin
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology
"Sweet Rhode Island Red"
(1974)		"Sexy Ida (Part 1)"
(1974)		"Baby, Get It On"
(1975)

"Sexy Ida" is a single released by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on United Artists Records in August 1974. It features two versions, the A-side "Sexy Ida (Part 1)" and the B-side "Sexy Ida (Part 2)." [1]

Contents

Overview

"Sexy Ida" was written by Tina Turner; produced by Ike Turner, Claude Williams, and Gerhard Augustin. It was recorded at the Turners' studio Bolic Sound in June 1974. Similar to their hit single "Nutbush City Limits," Part 1 is characterized by inventive guitar sounds, a substantial synthesizer solo, and a funky brass section. Part 2 is a faster tempo and features T. Rex guitarist Marc Bolan. [2]

"Sexy Ida (Part 1)" peaked at No. 51 in the UK, and was a hit in several other European countries. It is one of the duo's final chart hits, reaching No. 29 on Billboard Hot Soul Singles and No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. [3] "Sexy Ida (Part 2)" peaked at No. 85 on the Hot 100 and No. 49 on the Soul Singles chart. [4] It also reached No. 67 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart. [5]

Part 1 and 2 are included on the album Sweet Rhode Island Red in select European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. [6] [7] [8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Billboard selected "Sexy Ida (Part 2)" as one of their Top Singles Picks. [10]

Cash Box wrote of the B-side: "This powerhouse duo does it again!! An incredibly strong disk it could make it as a disco record. Ike and Tina can really sock it out and this record is where they really cut loose. Solidly based heavy beat is cut through with Tina's outrageous vocal. Tight instrumentally and great vocally this record cannot miss the top." [11]

Blues & Soul (October 8, 1974): "Every now and then Ike and Tina burst through with a giant. Last time around, it was 'Nutbush City Limits' and then followed a couple of duds. Now Tina shrieks her way through a bubbling disco item that is virtually assured of both pop and soul victory in this country." [9]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sexy Ida (Part 1)"Tina Turner2:30
2."Sexy Ida (Part 2)"Tina Turner3:03


Chart performance

Part 1
Chart (1974)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Soul Singles [3] 29
US Billboard Hot 100 [3] 65
US Cash Box R&B Top 70 [12] 33
US Record World Singles [13] 62
US Record World R&B Singles [14] 33
UK Singles Chart [3] 51
Italy (Hit Parade Italia)25
Part 2
Chart (1974–75)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Soul Singles [4] 49
US Billboard Hot 100 [4] 85
US Record World R&B Singles [15] 46
US Record World Singles [15] 94
US Cash Box Top 100 [5] 67

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References

  1. ↑ "Top Single Picks - Ike & Tina Turner Sexy Ida (Part 2)" (PDF). Billboard. August 3, 1974. p. 54.
  2. ↑ Paytress, Mark (2002). Marc Bolan: The Rise And Fall Of A 20th Century Superstar. Omnibus Press. ISBN   978-0-85712-023-6.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Sexy Ida (Part 1) (song by Ike & Tina Turner)". Music VF, US & UK hits charts.
  4. 1 2 3 "Hot 100/Hot Soul Singles - Sexy Ida (Part 2)" (PDF). Billboard. November 9, 1974.
  5. 1 2 "Cashbox Top 100 Singles - Week Ending January 11, 1975". Ultimate 70s.
  6. ↑ "Ike & Tina Turner – Sweet Rhode Island Red (Netherlands)". Discogs. 1974.
  7. ↑ "Ike & Tina Turner – Sweet Rhode Island Red (Germany)". Discogs. 1974.
  8. ↑ "Ike And Tina Turner* – Sweet Rhode Island Red (Italy)". Discogs. 1974.
  9. 1 2 "Ike And Tina Turner - Sexy Ida". 45cat.
  10. ↑ "Top Single Picks" (PDF). Billboard. August 3, 1974. p. 54.
  11. ↑ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box: 18. August 3, 1974.
  12. ↑ "Cash Box R&B Top 70" (PDF). Cash Box. December 14, 1974.
  13. ↑ "Th Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World: 29. December 21, 1974.
  14. ↑ "The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World. December 7, 1974.
  15. 1 2 "The Singles Chart / The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World: 27, 40. November 9, 1974.
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