Feel Good
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Album Summary
Released in 1972 on United Artists Records, 'Feel Good' captures Ike & Tina Turner at a raw and restless peak, delivering a set that moves through funk, soul, and rhythm & blues with the kind of lived-in intensity that only comes from a band that had been working stages and studios for over a decade. Produced under Ike Turner's guiding hand — a man who treated the studio like his own personal laboratory — the album showcases the Ikettes and the Kings of Rhythm locking into deep grooves while Tina's voice tears through every track like a force of nature. United Artists provided the platform, and Ike & Tina brought the fire, recording a collection that ranges from hard-charging funk workouts to soulful slow burns, with even a reimagining of the Beatles' 'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window' thrown into the mix for good measure.
Reception
- The album was received warmly within R&B circles, appreciated by fans of the Ike & Tina live experience who recognized the band's tight, road-hardened groove on record.
- Like much of the duo's United Artists output from this era, 'Feel Good' did not generate significant mainstream crossover chart attention, finding its audience primarily among dedicated soul and funk listeners.
- Critical appreciation for the album has grown considerably in retrospect, with music historians pointing to its consistent funk energy as a defining snapshot of early-seventies Black American popular music.
Significance
- The album stands as a testament to Ike Turner's vision of funk-driven soul production, blending original compositions like 'Chopper' and 'Bolic' with the raw, improvisational spirit that defined the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
- Tina Turner's vocal performances throughout 'Feel Good' — from the title track to 'Black Coffee' — exemplify the fierce, gospel-rooted delivery that would eventually make her one of the most celebrated voices in popular music history.
- The inclusion of 'She Came In Through The Bathroom Window,' a Beatles cover reinterpreted through a deep soul lens, reflects the duo's broader artistic ambition and their willingness to claim any song as their own on their own terms.
Samples
- "Chopper" — the churning funk groove of this track has been sampled in hip-hop productions, recognized by crate diggers for its hard-driving rhythmic foundation.
- "Feel Good" — sampled across multiple hip-hop and R&B productions, with the track's infectious energy making it a recurring source for producers seeking a classic soul-funk lift.
Tracklist
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A1 Chopper 112
2:36
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A2 Kay Got Laid (Joe Got Paid) 143
2:58
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A3 Feel Good 175
3:25
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A4 I Like It 96
1:58
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A5 If You Can Hully Gully (I Can Hully Gully Too) 123
3:30
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B1 Black Coffee 165
2:42
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B2 She Came In Through The Bathroom Window 93
2:32
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B3 If I Knew Then (What I Know Now) 125
2:47
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B4 You Better Think Of Something 117
3:20
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B5 Bolic 74
2:28
Artist Details
Ike & Tina Turner were a powerhouse husband-and-wife duo out of St. Louis, Missouri, who came together in the late 1950s and turned the music world upside down with a raw, electrifying blend of R&B, soul, and rock and roll that hit you like a freight train on a hot summer night. Ike was the architect, the guitar-slinging bandleader who built a tight, funky machine, but it was Tina — that force of nature on the mic — who lit the whole thing on fire, delivering vocals so fierce and physical that audiences couldn't help but surrender to every single note. Together they bridged the gap between the gritty chitlin' circuit and the international stage, influencing generations of performers and cementing themselves as one of the most electrifying live acts the world has ever seen.
