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John Lennon and Tina Turner in Concert: Just Imagine!

While watching Tina Turner strut her stuff on stage at the Sprint Center last night, I couldn't help but think what it would be like to see John Lennon and Tina Turner unite for a performance of a lifetime.

Today, Oct., 9th, 2008, John Lennon would have turned 68. Turner is 69. Although I am not aware of any concerts that the two performed together, I can't help but think their paths likely crossed at some point in their careers.

Just, "Imagine", what a joint performance between the two would be like. Lennon with his spiritual side and sharp biting wit, Tina with her animal magnatism and incredible sensuality.

Would it be possible for them to sing Turner's rendition of "Help"?

I think Lennon would have loved it as much as the crowd did.

Lennon wasn't known for his dancing skills, but I can close my eyes and imagine their two faces, almost touching, looking into each other's eyes while their voices blend in harmony. It is the stuff that good dreams are made from.

Lennon, the world hero chanting for peace and sleep- ins as a way to curb killing and " fussing and fighting , my friend", became an example of pacisism at its best the last five years of his stay-at-home-Dad life.

Tina has been a formidable force through example: pulling through against adversity created by husband, Ike Turner, who tried again and again to assert his will against her through violent means.

Yeah, I would have loved to have had a chance to see the two of them perform together. How about you? What songs would you have loved to hear them sing:

Share your favorite songs of Lennons and/or Turners.

Happy Birthday John! (To his son Sean who shares his Father's birthdate and to my nephew, Jason)

I would have loved to hear John and Tina sing, "Imagine".

By Ronda Miller

October 9, 2008

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9 October 2008
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femail (Linda Hanney) says…

I was there! She's my hero—69 years old and still struttn'. Proud Mary gets my vote last night.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Wow, Linda! You were there last night also? I thought it was interesting when her staff of dancers attempted to dance the “Tina Turner” dance during Proud Mary. They did a great job but didn't come close to her ability. No one dances like Tina!

I love “Nut Bush City Limits”. I couldn't believe how energetic she is and she looks more like 45. She is a hero for a lot of us. Glad you were one of the lucky to see her 50th reunion tour!!! :) I did love her version of “Help”.
9 October 2008
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duplenty (Anonymous) says…

It's unfortunate that people want to remember Ike Turner through the sole prism of Tina Turner's allegations.

Don't get me wrong - if he beat on her, that's wrong and not to be excused.

But Ike Turner wrote “Rocket 88” for goodness sakes - the first “rock n' roll” song. The man's contributions to music are staggering, and he never stopped, never sold out. I was lucky enough to see and meet him at the Jazz & Blues fest one year. It was incredible.

Check out Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm's “A Black Man's Soul” if you can. Insanely good.
9 October 2008
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dspepple (Anonymous) says…

I went on Oct. 1 (opening night) - thought I had died and gone to heaven. Since seeing her in concert last week, I have been telling everyone that I am channeling my 'inner Tina.' I loved her rendition of “Let's Stay Together” - sort of a Caribbean island flavor to it. I heard someone say that they hoped they had her energy at 69 - I chimed in that I hope I have her energy at 59!
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

,;-D

Hmm… it starts out subtly, almost imperceptibly… with familiar names like John… and Tina… ( but, isn't she doing a parody of Sarah? ) … and then you realize you're fantasizing about the two of them “looking into each other's eyes… their two faces, almost touching”… and then the interracial overtones emerge… and you realize… you're gonna vote Obama!

Once you go black, there's no turning back.

,;-D
9 October 2008
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dipweed (Anonymous) says…

Lennon and Tina Turner? I just can't see it. Mick Jagger and Tina maybe.
9 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Mick Jagger and the Lennon Sisters!
10 October 2008
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

duplenty, I don't think anyone is remembering Tina solely in the prism of her torture by her husband - we are remembering her ability to succeed and climb to the top in spite of it. The fact that he had some personal problems does not negate his incredible music, we agree on that. I'll check out “A Black Man's Soul”. I am not familar with it. What year did you meet him?

dspeople, I agree that I felt her concert could not have been any better - well, maybe if Lennon was actually performing with her. I was thinking last night that is would be a rather odd combination - rather like oil and water and not a great mix, but I would love to hear them sing together: songs like, “I'm Just a Jealous Guy”. I can really hear Tina's voice blasting on, “Give Peace a Chance”.

dipweed, there were videos of Mick and Tina performing running behind Tina - they certainly performed well together and have a similar animal magnetism.

tange, you are over the top creative!
10 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

I was inspired.

8-)
10 October 2008
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

tange, are you a Lennon and/or Turner fan? Name a tune - maybe, “We Don't Need Another Hero”, as a great choice for them to have sung together. Turner does an outstanding job on it! :)

I just heard from my brother today that he saw Ike and Tina in concert in Kansas City in 1970 - they were in their prime then!!! But Tina still is.
10 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Yes, both… though I don't think I ever would have fantasized *that* duet.

“We Don't Need Another Hero” from Thunderdome. I love the Walker's Legend sequence, culminating with all the children standing on the fuselage of the broken aircraft, expecting to fly.

Young hearts.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Expecting to fly and then what? Life, the reality of life?

You would have enjoyed the performance at the Lied Center this evening, tange. It was creative, strangely beautiful, left much to the imagination. Did you happen to go? I am guessing not since I note the time of your post.
10 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

R: “Expecting to fly and then what? Life, the reality of life?”

No… then they soared!

R: “Did you happen to go?”

A Quarreling Pair? ( Hmm… BTDT. ) Yeah, that was me, center audience, alternately taking pictures with my iPhone and texting your BLOG.
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Now that is what I can a fan! :) Too funny.
11 October 2008
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

I meant “call” a fan - I don't can my fans! Well, it may come to that with the economy the way it is….
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Hey… Ronda… have you noticed… it's been just you and me… for several exchanges now… singing duet… in as contrasting colors as the pair you “imagined”… Proud Mary… and a Jealous Guy…

[… me whistling …]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irl5Nt…
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

“contrasting colors”

… red and blue, that is.
11 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

… blood red and true blue….
11 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

,;-)
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SMe (Anonymous) says…

The mere thought of this proposal makes me put my hands over my ears, close my eyes and run screaming from the room
aaaaauuuuuuggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11 October 2008
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hitme (Anonymous) says…

What an awful combination.
I would however like to see Alice Cooper and Yoko Ono…just for the part where Alice chops off Yoko's head with the guillotine.
11 October 2008
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

I think the last two posts should be swapped ( in order ) .
12 October 2008
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bigchops (Anonymous) says…

I seen Tina at her last concert and then I seen her in Chicago on the 3rd. She is totally awesome. That woman has so much energy at 69. Proud Mary and Nut Bush City Limits had the house rockin, and she does out dance her dancers.go tina go.
13 October 2008
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Bryan Ferry's version of, “I'm Just A Jealous Guy”, knocked my socks off. I loved the sax and his whistle. So now I'm thinking maybe Ike should have been the one to sing that song with Tina….

SMe, now what isn't a win/win in my combination with Tina and John? ;) I can't “imagine” that it wouldn't be incredible.

hitme, that would be an interesting combination to be sure, but Yoko deserves much better than a bite!

tange, I agree with your assessment. The thought of poor Yoko getting her head !!!! off makes me want to run screarming…..

Bigchops, you have that right - her dancers couldn't hold a candle to the “Tina dance”. She is unique, one of a kind, a piece of work, a true star. You are fortunate to have seen her in two concerts. Which one was better? Did she do the same songs? Have you seen her in other concerts over the years? Nut Bush City Limits is one heck of a crowd pleaser. Tell me more, huh, huh, please, please!
13 October 2008
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camper (Anonymous) says…

RM. I have always been a Lennon fan. Tina Turner too, but I never actually bought her records. She is almost like Carol King in the way you know how good she is and so (big word here) ubiqitous you never feared not being able to find a record. I'll make a point to check out some of her albums.

I just noticed a short while ago that John Lennon used Jessie Ed Davis as a guitar player on a lot of his records. He was a native american from Oklahoma who can be seen in the footnotes of many great records by the likes of Eric Clapton, Gene Clark, and Leon Russell. For this reason I'm going to go back and listen to my other records.

Thanks for the post.
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mmiller (Anonymous) says…

Wish I could have seen Tina Turner. She appeals to a wide demographic. I bet most of the bloggers on this thread are old enough to be my parents!! Just kidding!

Well, I would like to see the group “One Republic” at the Uptown Theatre in KC on Nov 1. They are such an incredible group. Their music is powerful. They have such a passionate, beautiful sound.

Speaking of music, I will be live in concert myself!! Yes! If you're a fan of the old country music, then I invite you to attend the Cow Creek Opry this Saturday, October 18, 2008, in Havensville, KS (located just west of Holton about 20 minutes). Visit my blog for details: http://www.matt-millertime.blogspot.com.

Sorry, Ronda, I couldn't pass up this opportunity to plug my performance! :o)
13 October 2008
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mustbhiorlo (Anonymous) says…

I can hear Yoko and Tina now, What's love got to do, got to do with it, what's love but ayihaaaiiaiiah oiiiiieyyahahah!
13 October 2008
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camper (Anonymous) says…

Rhonda. This might be an interesting suggestion for a future entry. Gene Clark who grew up right here in Bonner Springs and is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the Byrds. I thought you might like this song. One of the best compositions I can think of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjNA0q…
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Okay, mmiller! You are a dead ringer for Jude Law and only tange is old enough to be your parent! :) Actually before tange comes on and refutes this, I have no idea how old anyone is - and I'm not telling about myself… Thanks for the information, mmiller. If you play anything as good as you look, you should do very well.

camper, I will listen to the link now. I always appreciate trivia such as you mention. By the way, I play Tina a lot. She gets me stirred up and I dance around like a fool, but it is such darn good excercise. Music is such a mood changer! :)

must, Yoko stopped screaming after she did, “Don't Worry, Kyoko, Mommy's Only Looking For Her Hand in the Snow.” Please tell me she did anyway…..
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mustbhiorlo (Anonymous) says…

Hey camper how bout this link for you, some of the best Yoko singing I can think of…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrhITj…
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

matt, how far away is Havensville? I haven't heard of it

Thanks, camper, that was nice.

must, and why do you think camper would enjoy Yoko? :)
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

must, that was too funny - and it did sound like Yoko. I just googled, “Yoko Ono singing Link” and listened to the first one - it sounded much the same. And we wonder why the Beatles split. Sorry, Yoko, I love you!
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Old Ronda: “… only tange is old enough to be your parent! :) Actually before tange comes on and refutes this, I have no idea how old anyone is - and I'm not telling about myself:.”

HEY!

I have it on good authority that Ronda is old enough to be my former wife, and, given that last remark, I'd probably have to divorce her, as well.

( Age is a state of mind.
Republicans are waaaaay older than “wee” blue folk. )
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camper (Anonymous) says…

Geeze how did I get connected with Yoko. Probably because I post here on this board. Always read RM's posts with interest (she strikes me as the epitome of good). Somebody tell me to shut up if I offend, but here is a true classic of the past century:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YnHma…
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

camper: ” Always read RM's posts with interest (she strikes me as the epitome of good).”

( pssst… camper… she's a Republicaaaaan.
sorry, my voice always rasps a little when I choke on that word. )
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camper (Anonymous) says…

I don't know Tang. RM seems to have a heart twice the size of most of us.
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Ronda, he's ready for the rake….
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

camper is my friend. Thank you, camper. It is nice to be out of political blogs for the time and have people actually treating me somewhat decent for a change…..well, then there is Tange,

People such as you make me want to be a better person so I don't disappoint. I loved the link, camper. I wasn't familar with him, but his voice is terrific and now I can picture him standing and singing next to Tina. I almost would be that she is familar with him! :)

tang, did you mean rake or stake…..
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Rake.

… snow shovel….

( … feather duster…. )
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

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( … feather boa…. )
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

tange, got it! Paint brush, lawn mower, toliet bowl brush, all those “helpful” accessories! Bring out the red feather boa…..the Republican party is on again. :)
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mmiller (Anonymous) says…

Ronda,

Havensville, from Lawrence, is approximately an hour and a half….It's not all that far….Just west of holton on highway 16 about 15 miles…then take highway 63 north about 2 miles right into Havensivlle…can't miss it!
14 October 2008
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

Thanks for the information, mmiller. I hope that as you walk through the crowd, a lot of people will come up to you and say they are from Lawrence. Maybe someone will come up to you and tell you they are camper, or tange, but if they say they are me don't believe them. We'll establish a code (possibly a secret handshake) for that one!
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Ronda: “Bring out the red feather boa:..the Republican party is on again.”

What on earth are you talking about? According to my handy dandy Poll Tracker, of 270 electoral votes needed to win, Obama has more than 250 solid, with another 60+ leaning ( and with only as many still up in the air )-and John's only gettin' older. ( You know, you still could be on the winning side-Hillary would want it that way. )

Ronda: “Thanks… mmiller… We'll establish a code (possibly a secret handshake) for that one!”

And just what is the nature of this “Miller-mmiller” relationship… codes… secret handshakes…?!

Camper, take note…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xz1rh…

( shoulda seen it comin' with all those red dresses on stage )
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

That is such a fun song, Tange, but it wasn't one of the better versions I have heard. The tires worn me down. :)

note the name miller is one of the top ten common last names - no relationship, but I know what he looks like. I guess he knows that I am old enough to be your ex-wife, tange which puts me over, shall we say, eighteen?
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tangential_reasoners_anonymous (Anonymous) says…

Yeah, I passed up the better version(s) for the red dresses.
( Sorta like you did. )
Here, this one actually has video…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m6z1Q…

Oh, and regarding *my* age… let me go ask my mom.
( Regarding *your* age, which you've posted above,
I think it's spelled without the “n”. )

,;-)
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justbegintowrite (Ronda Miller) says…

You got me on that one, tange!