In Person (Ike & Tina Turner album)
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| Released | June 1969 | |||
| Recorded | 1969 | |||
| Venue | Basin Street West (San Francisco, CA) | |||
| Genre | Soul[1] | |||
| Label | Minit Records | |||
| Producer | Ike Turner | |||
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In Person is a live album by Ike & Tina Turner and their backing vocalists the Ikettes.[2] It was released on Minit Records in 1969.
Recording and release
[edit]In Person was recorded at Basin Street West in San Francisco. The album peaked at No. 142 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 19 on the R&B albums chart. An edited version of "Respect" was released by Liberty Records as a single in France in 1970.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The album received positive reviews.[4][5] Record World magazine chose the album as a Pick of the Week: "Ike and Tina Turner and the Ikettes 'In Person' is always an electrifying experience and the package at hand proves it."[6]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [7] |
Billboard (June 14, 1969):
Currently enjoying a deserved revival on the charts, Ike and Tina Turner, pus the Ikettes and the Kings of Rhythm, team up for a live performance at Basin Street West. Tina Turner's dynamic soul style re-energizes "Everyday People," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Respect," and "Funky Street" as the revue features hit soul tunes and that in-person flavor.[1]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Everyday People" (The Ikettes) | Sly Stone | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Gimme Some Loving"/"Sweet Soul Music" (Medley by Ike & Tina Turner) | Steve Winwood, Muff Winwood, Otis Redding, Arthur Conley, Sam Cooke | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Son Of A Preacher Man" (Ike & Tina Turner) | John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins | 3:00 |
| 4. | "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (Ike & Tina Turner) | Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Respect" (Ike & Tina Turner) | Otis Redding | 8:31 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "There Was A Time"/"African Boo's" (Medley by the Ikettes) | James Brown, Buddy Hobgood, Ike Turner | 4:07 |
| 2. | "Funky Street" (Ike & Tina Turner) | Arthur Conley, Earl Simms | 2:13 |
| 3. | "A Fool In Love" (The Ikettes) | Ike Turner | 3:04 |
| 4. | "The Summit"/"All I Could Do Was Cry"/"Please, Please, Please"/"Baby I Love You" (Medley by Ike & Tina Turner) | Ike Turner, Billy Davis, Berry Gordy, Gwen Gordy, James Brown, Johnny Terry, Ronny Shanon | 12:22 |
| 5. | "Goodbye, So Long" (Ike & Tina Turner) | Ike Turner | 3:13 |
Chart performance
[edit]| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top LP's[8] | 142 |
| US Billboard Soul LP's[9] | 19 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 Albums 101–140[10] | 106 |
| US Record World LP's Coming Up[11] | 105 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Album Reviews - Special Merit Picks" (PDF). Billboard: 68. June 14, 1969.
- ^ "In Person (1969)". The World of Tina Turner. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Ike & Tina Turner – Respect". Discogs.
- ^ Altman, Peter (November 11, 1969). "New Records: 'Karma' -- Undefinable, Personal and Poetic". The Minneapolis Star. pp. 2B.
- ^ Robinson, Richard (June 21, 1969). "Jay and Americans Show They Care About Others". Ledger-Enquirer. p. 9.
- ^ "Album Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World: 1. June 28, 1969.
- ^ "In Person - Ike & Tina Turner | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Top LP's" (PDF). Billboard. August 30, 1969.
- ^ "Best Selling Soul LP's" (PDF). Billboard. September 20, 1969.
- ^ "Top 100 Albums 101 To 140" (PDF). Cash Box: 36. August 23, 1969.
- ^ "LP's Coming Up" (PDF). Record World: 45. August 9, 1969.
