With Bowie and Ramazzotti duet: An overview of the most watched live video recordings of Tina Turner concerts.
Tina Turner passed away on Wednesday May 24 at the age of 83. Anna Mae Bullock, as the singer was called, was considered a rock legend and, last but not least, a great live performer. In this article, we list you their best moments on stage in YouTube video ranking.
6. “It’s Only Love” with Bryan Adams, 1985 – 19 million views
In 1985, Tina Turner appeared on an “HBO” special alongside Bryan Adams. The two rock superstars performed their duet “It’s Only Love” from Adams’ album RECKLESS (1984). Turner brought an almost inexhaustible energy to the stage and is likely to have created a lifelong memory with the performance of a multitude of fans.
5. “Tonight” with David Bowie, 1985 – 21 million views
On Turner’s “Private Dancer” tour in 1985, David Bowie paid her a visit. The pair sang their song “Tonight,” which appeared on Bowie’s 1984 record of the same name. During a saxophone solo, Turner and Bowie are seen dancing close together and exchanging a few private words.
4. “Rock and Roll Music” with Chuck Berry, 1982 – 30 million views
Chuck Berry is the second member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to appear on this list, alongside David Bowie. During his show at The Roxy in Hollywood, he brought Tina Turner on stage to have her back him on his song “Rock and Roll Music” from the record ONE DOZEN BERRY’S (1958).
3. “The Best”, 2000 – 46 million views
We’ve reached the top 3: As part of her “Twenty Four Seven” world tour in 2000, the then 60-year-old played a sold-out concert at Wembley Stadium in London. There she performed, among other things, the song that many fans would call her best: “The Best”.
2. “What’s Love Got to Do With It”, 1985 – 67 million views
Tina Turner’s second most viewed live performance on YouTube is again from her 1985 Private Dancer tour. This time she performs her hit song What’s Love Got to Do With It.
1. “Cose della Vita” with Eros Ramazzotti, 1998 – 220 million views
By far the most viewed live moment of Tina Turner is her duet “Cose delle Vita” with Eros Ramazzotti, which the two performed in Munich in 1998. The song appeared on the Italian singer’s album EROS (1997). Ramazzotti and Turner are extremely popular in Germany – and according to the recordings of the concert, they were also in 1998. Munich’s Königsplatz was packed, everyone wanted to see Tina Turner and Eros Ramazzotti.