Tommy is a British rock opera movie from 1975, based upon The Who's 1969 same named album. It features a star-studded cast, including the band members themselves, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Arthur Brown and Jack Nicholson. Tina Turner plays the Acid Queen, a prostitute dealing in LSD, who sends Tommy on a wild trip.
The shooting of Tina’s part took place in London in January and she used this opportunity also for a guest appearance at the Ann-Margret Olsson TV-Show on January 23, 1975.
Your Senses Will Never Be The Same - Tommy - He Will Tear Your Soul Apart
Director: Ken Russell
Producer: Ken Russell, Robert Stigwood
Clothes: Shirley Russell
Release: March 1975 (Movie) / 1982 (Video) / 1994 (LaserDisc) / 1999 (DVD) / 2010 (Blu-ray)
Label: Columbia
Format: VHS, Beta, LaserDisc, DVD, Blu-ray
Time: 108 Min.
Tina recorded the song Acid Queen for the soundtrack album, which was reviewed in Billboard magazine in it’s issue from March 22, 1975. Additionally, she also released the album Acid Queen the same year with a re-recorded version of the track Acid Queen, released as a single in 1976.
- Acid Queen (Soundtrack Version) 3:49
- Acid Queen (Movie Version) 8:56
Writer: Pete Townsend
Producer: Ken Russell, Robert Stigwood
Release: March 1975
Label: Columbia
Format: Vinyl, Cassette, CD
Tina was together with Ann-Margret and Elton John (against many others) at the premiere party in New York City on March 18, 1975, held in the 57th Street subway station and participated also the press conference at Essex House in New York the next day.
Tina Turner was surprisingly reticent without spouse Ike although she is credited with the show-stopping moment in the film. „It was just horrible,“ she said of seeing herself as the Acid Queen. „I'd like to get into films, so this role meant a lot to me.“ — The Boston Globe (March 23, 1975)