I'm Jealous (Ike & Tina Turner song)
"I'm Jealous" is a song written by Ike Turner and Jane Bossung. It was released by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in January 1961. The record was the third single from the duo's debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.
"I'm Jealous" | ||||
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Single by Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
from the album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
B-side | "You're My Baby" | |||
Released | January 1961 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Label | Sue Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ike Turner, Jane Bossung | |||
Producer(s) | Ike Turner | |||
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
The single was chosen as Cash Box's Pick of the Week.
Cash Box (February 4, 1961): "Twosome, having clicked with 'A Fool In Love' and 'I Idolize You,' seem to have their third-in-a-row dual mart'er in 'I'm Jealous.' It’s a shufflin' blueser featuring Tina at her wailing best. Ike's instrumentalists and the gal chorus lend a solid backdrop. The coupler, 'You're My Baby,' is another rhythmic shuffler with loads of appeal."[1]
Billboard (January 30, 1961): "Two solid sides. On top, the gal half of the duo goes it alone on a wonderfully effective gospel-inspired performance. Much excitement here. The flip features the duo on a good blues-based ballad. Either side here with an edge to the first. Sides also have pop potential."
Chart performance
Chart | Peak position |
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US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[2] | 117 |
US Cash Box Top 100[3] | 83 |
US Cash Box Top 50 R&B[3] | 43 |
References
- "Record Reviews: The Cash Box Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box: 8. February 4, 1961.
- "Bubbling Under The Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard: 25. February 27, 1961.
- "The Cash Box Top 100 / Top 50 In R&B Locations" (PDF). Cash Box: 4, 39. March 25, 1961.