Sexy Ida

"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)."[1]

"Sexy Ida (Part 1)"
French picture sleeve
Single by Ike & Tina Turner
from the album Sweet Rhode Island Red
B-side"Sexy Ida (Part 2)"
ReleasedAugust 1974 (1974-08)
RecordedBolic Sound, Inglewood, CA
GenreFunk rock, soul
Length2:30
LabelUnited Artists
Songwriter(s)Tina Turner
Producer(s)Ike Turner, Claude Williams, Gerhard Augustin
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology
"Sweet Rhode Island Red"
(1974)		 "Sexy Ida (Part 1)"
(1974)		 "Baby, Get It On"
(1975)

Overview

"Sexy Ida" was written by Tina Turner; produced by Ike Turner, Claude Williams, and Gerhard Augustin. 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 T. Rex guitarist Marc Bolan.[2]

"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.[3] "Sexy Ida (Part 2)" peaked at No. 85 on the Hot 100 and No. 49 on the Soul Singles chart.[4] It also reached No. 67 on the Cash Box Top 100 Singles chart.[5]

Part 1 and 2 were intended to be released on the album Sweet Rhode Island Red, but the songs were not registered in due time. However, both were later included on the album in some European countries to promote their tour.[6]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blues & Soul[7]

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."[7]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Sexy Ida (Part 1)"Tina Turner2:30
2."Sexy Ida (Part 2)"Tina Turner3:03


Chart performance
Part 1
Chart (1974) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Soul Singles[3] 29
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 65
US Cash Box R&B Top 70[8] 33
US Record World Singles[9] 62
US Record World R&B Singles[10] 33
UK Singles Chart[3] 51
Italy (Hit Parade Italia) 25
Part 2
Chart (1974–75) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot Soul Singles[4] 49
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 85
US Record World R&B Singles[11] 46
US Record World Singles[11] 94
US Cash Box Top 100[5] 67
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References
  1. "Top Single Picks - Ike & Tina Turner Sexy Ida (Part 2)" (PDF). Billboard: 54. August 3, 1974.
  2. Paytress, Mark (2002). Marc Bolan: The Rise And Fall Of A 20th Century Superstar. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-023-6.
  3. "Sexy Ida (Part 1) (song by Ike & Tina Turner)". Music VF, US & UK hits charts.
  4. "Hot 100/Hot Soul Singles - Sexy Ida (Part 2)" (PDF). Billboard. November 9, 1974.
  5. "Cashbox Top 100 Singles - Week Ending January 11, 1975". Ultimate 70s.
  6. "Ike & Tina Turner – Sweet Rhode Island Red". Discogs.
  7. "Ike And Tina Turner - Sexy Ida". 45cat.
  8. "Cash Box R&B Top 70" (PDF). Cash Box. December 14, 1974.
  9. "Th Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World: 29. December 21, 1974.
  10. "The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World. December 7, 1974.
  11. "The Singles Chart / The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World: 27, 40. November 9, 1974.
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