Baby, Get It On (1975)
Baby, Get It On is the last chart entry for Ike & Tina Turner before their separation. It was taken as the first single from Tina’s second solo album Acid Queen and is one of the rare songs with lead vocals from Ike and Tina together. Ike produced many different versions of this song, among others an extended disco version, released on some single b-sides. Ike & Tina promoted it live at several TV-Shows in America and Europe, like the Cher Show and the German Musikladen.
Producer: Ike Turner, Claude Williams, Warren Dawson, Soko Richardson, Gerhard Augustin
Recorded: Bolic Sound & Dieter Dirks Studio (Germany), November 1974
Release: May 1975 (USA) / July 1975 (UK)
Label: United Artists
Format: 7“ Vinyl
Charts: USA: #14 (Dance), #31 (R&B), #88 (Pop) / UK: #53
Album: Acid Queen
- Baby, Get It On 3:15
- Baby, Get It On (Disco Version) 5:33
- Ready For You Baby 3:06
CashBox - May 10, 1975
Ike and Tina strike out hard with their most powerful commercial AM cut in quite some time. Particularly important for Tina, riding high as she is currently following her „Acid Queen“ role in „Tommy“. This tune is a super rocker, with driving rhythm, screamin’ vocals by Tina and the man. Fine break with some funky piano, guitar and vocal interplay between this super duo. What a way to break out into the top ten for one of Americas fave ensembles. Six stars, must go top ten territory.
Blues & Soul - June 24, 1975
When it comes to simple, irresistable excitement and rhythm, Ike and Tina are simply untouchable and Tina's gutsy enthusiasm certainly puts this hunk of funk in the pocket. Their best since "Sexy Ida" and me thinks it'll be at least as successful.
