What's love got to do, got to do with it?

From the song "What's Love Got to Do with It", by Tina Turner (1984)

Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, was an iconic singer and actress known for her powerful voice and electrifying stage presence.

After a highly publicized split from Ike, Turner made an extraordinary comeback in the 1980s, with her album "Private Dancer" featuring the timeless classic "What's Love Got to Do with It."

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is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s to today. Exploring the art of lyrical craftsmanship, each episode delves into the poetic narratives of influential songwriters, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary words of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen's introspective genius to the emotive ballads of Adele and Kendrick Lamar's profound verses.

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