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"A Fool in Love" is an American rhythm and blues song written by Ike Turner and released by Ike & Tina Turner in 1960. The song is Tina Turner's first professional release as a recording artist though she had been recording since 1958 with Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm. It was also the first national hit record for Ike Turner, who had recorded the number-one R&B hit "Rocket 88" a decade earlier, but didn't receive proper credit and had spent much of his career as a successful regional act. "A Fool In Love" is one of the first R&B recordings to successfully cross over to the pop charts and became a million-seller. It was deemed "the blackest record to ever crept into the white pop charts since Ray Charles," according to Kurt Loder. 


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2007
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Ike & Tina Turner

Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo composed of the husband-and-wife team of Ike Turner and Tina Turner. The duo started as an offshoot splinter act from Ike Turner's The Kings of Rhythm before the name changed to the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. The duo was once considered "one of the hottest, most durable, and potentially most explosive of all R&B ensembles". more »

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History
"Fool In Love" was released in 1960, marking Ike & Tina Turner's very first hit together.
Artist's Early Days
The song played a crucial role in launching Tina Turner's singing career alongside her then husband Ike Turner.
Success
It is one of the foundational songs that made Ike & Tina Turner household names in the American music industry and beyond.
Genre
The song is considered as an R&B classic but also features elements of rock and roll and soul.
Chart-Topping
Upon its release, "Fool In Love" reached the Top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also landed the number two spot on the R&B charts.
Songwriting
The song was written by Ike Turner himself.
Unique Features
One distinct feature of the song is the intense raw emotion Tina Turner exudes with her vocals.
Recording
The song was recorded in a makeshift studio in Memphis, Tennessee.
Follow up
"Fool In Love" was followed by another successful hit single "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," which received a Grammy nomination.
Legacy
Even after their divorce, the song remained an integral part of Tina Turner's solo career, establishing her as a queen of rock and roll.
The Story Behind
Cooperating with Ike Turner, Tina initially sang "Fool In Love" as a demo for a male vocalist. But it was her rendition that impressed the producers so much that they decided to release it.
Various Artists
Although it was originally performed by Ike and Tina Turner, "Fool In Love" has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years, such as Bryan Adams and Etta James.
Inclusion in Films
The song was featured in the soundtrack for the film "What's Love Got to Do with It," a biographical film about Tina Turner.
Accreditation
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included "Fool in Love" among the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll.
Resonance
"Fool In Love" is still considered one of the greatest songs in the R&B genre, resonating with many audiences even decades after it was first released.
Awards
In 1999, "Fool in Love" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its significance and legacy in the music industry.

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