Simply The Best: Tina Turner Trivia Quiz

Answer: Whole Lotta Love

"Whole Lotta Love" was also released as the first track on Tina's posthumous greatest hits album in 2023. The song was first released on Tina's 1975 album "Acid Queen". "Whole Lotta Love" is from Led Zeppelin's second album and contains what is widely considered one of the greatest guitar solos ever.

Answer: Hero

Tina Turner released "We Don't Need Another Hero" following her major comeback in 1984. The song was a highlight on the "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" soundtrack. In the film, Tina and Mel Gibson were the leads. The song earned Tina a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Song.

Answer: Private Dancer

Prior to 1984, Tina Turner was considered a music legend but labels did not feel she was very marketable. "Private Dancer" changed everything. Tina's album and singles kept rising on the chart. The title track was originally considered for a Dire Straits album, as it was written by band leader Mark Knopfler. The final version that Tina released included a guitar solo by Jeff Beck.

Answer: True

Tina became an advocate for kidney care following her kidney transplant. Her kidneys were working at less than 20% of their capability and her husband's donation allowed her to live many more years. The initial cause of the kidney failure can be traced to years of high blood pressure that was not dealt with properly.

Answer: Proud Mary

Their version of CCR's "Proud Mary" began with the admonition that they never do things "nice and easy". The cover of "Proud Mary" featured Ike's vocals and a slow and steady build. Then Tina flipped the mood and the song got "nice and rough" with a wild finish and some of Turner's most iconic choreography on stage.

Answer: George Michael

David Bowie and Tina teamed up for "Tonight" on Bowie's 1984 album. Bryan Adams wrote "It's Only Love" and knew that Tina would be the perfect duet partner for the rock song. Eric Clapton and Ms. Turner recorded "Tearing Us Apart" and included Phil Collins playing drums on the track.

Answer: Better than all the rest

"You're simply the best, better than all the rest. Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met". "Simply the Best" was recorded in 1989 for her "Foreign Affair" album and became one of the signature songs in Tina Turner's career. The single included a saxophone solo by legendary guitarist Edgar Winter.

Answer: Carlos Santana

Between 1999 and 2002, Carlos Santana released "Supernatural" and "Shaman". Each album featured incredible guitar solos and guest vocalists on many of the songs including "Smooth" with Matchbox 20 lead singer Rob Thomas. "The Game Of Love" was recorded twice. Tina Turner's version was released in 2007 on "Ultimate Santana". Branch's was on "Shaman" in 2002 and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.

Answer: Queen of Rock and Roll

The Queen of Soul is Aretha Franklin and she is known for her soulful classics and Gospel recordings. Tina Turner is a rock and roll legend. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame twice, once as a group with husband Ike in 1991, and once as a solo artist in 2021. She's teamed up with the likes of Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, and Bryan Adams.

Answer: What's Love Got To Do With It

Originally when offered "What's Love Got To Do With It", Tina refused to record the single. She felt the lyrics weren't true to her style. Thankfully she released the single and put out a music video that became a heavy rotation smash on MTV. The song won Record of the Year at the Grammys against Phil Collins' "Against All Odds", Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time," Kenny Loggins' "Footloose," and "Hello" by Lionel Richie.