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Monday, November 10, 2008
Tina Turner In Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Eight years after what was supposed to be her farewell tour, Tina Turner gave a show Sunday night that without qualification, validated her return.
The voice is still there. The stamina is still there. And those legs remain every bit the signature they were when Turner first electrified the scene some four decades ago.
About 40 minutes after the start time on the ticket, the rocking soul legend appeared on the Philips Arena stage in the first of what would be a series of flattering outfits; many with splits up to, well, “Wow!” Accompanied by a seven-piece band, two background singers, four female dancers and another four-man ensemble called Ninja, Turner packed the first half of her show with many of her best-known singles: “What’s Love Got To Do With It”; River Deep, Mountain High”; “Better Be Good To Me”; and “Private Dancer”.
On her feet the whole time, that might have been enough to satisfy. But then after a too-long, 30-minute intermission, Turner reappeared seated, and reminded fans what a vocal power she continues to be as well. Three songs in, her take on “Let’s Stay Together” drew extended applause that even seemed to surprise her. “I haven’t had such a response from Atlanta, Georgia before,” Turner told the capacity crowd, which included fellow Friend of Oprah, Atlanta entertainment mogul Tyler Perry.
The second set ended with “Proud Mary” (of course), but if you left before the encores you missed out. The first was “Nutbush City Limits,” when the Nutbush, TN. native swept across the arena on a hydraulic lift, flipping that golden mane out of her eyes, stretching that red-lined mouth wide, while all the while, strutting in yet another pair of sparkling heels.
Were you there Sunday night — and if so, what did you think? (See the rest of our photo gallery HERE). Planning to go tonight, again?
