"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)."

Overview

"Sexy Ida" was written by Tina Turner; produced by Ike Turner, Claude Williams, and

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. 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

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guitarist Marc Bolan. "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. "Sexy Ida (Part 2)" peaked at No. 85 on the Hot 100 and No. 49 on the Soul Singles chart. It also reached No. 67 on the ''Cash Box'' Top 100 Singles chart. Part 1 and 2 are included on the album '' Sweet Rhode Island Red'' in select European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy.

Critical reception

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'' selected "Sexy Ida (Part 2)" as one of their Top Singles Picks. ''

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'' 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." '' 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."

Track listing

Chart performance

References

External links

"Sexy Ida (Part 1)"
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Ike & Tina Turner Chart History - Hot 100
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