Boy...what woman doesn't wish she could say such a thing about the man in her life? This one line ought to serve as a wake-up call to men everywhere. This is who we should all aspire to be for the woman we claim to love. And if there's something broken inside that gets in the way, be man enough to call it out, and then fix it.
It’s so funny I watched the Oprah interview and Tina and her husband were sitting there they were holding hands and talking about how they had three decades together, and Tina was fanning herself because she was having a flash with her husband. It was so adorable.
Deep inside where no one can see, I am not envious or begrudging in any way. Instead, I silently celebrate this kind of love whenever I see it. A part of me just needs to know that it exists, that the possibility is out there somewhere, that there is still magic and enchantment in a world that seems so full of sorrow and woe.
In 2013 Oprah interviewed Tina Tuner in the South of France and said “years before Beyonce and Rihanna were born, Tina Turner was selling out stadiums around the world as the first black female rock and roll star. And it's no secret I am one of her biggest fans. Tina Turner is one of the greatest role models for women of any generation. Every note she sings declares, I am here. I will not be broken. Tina Turner says life really is simply the best.”
Thank you Mary for this beautiful tribute to Tina and the gift that she has been to us all.
Hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day. I helped a homeless veteran on 84th and Broadway and he asked me if my name was Mary.
After she died, I listen to the Larry King interview and remember Wallace asking that stupid question. Seems to run in Wallace's family, stupid questions that is. But let me stick with beautiful Tina, when she spoke let alone sing, she gave me goosebumps. Ah, to hug her would have felt wonderful all that positive loving energy. Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, and beautiful heart. She will be missed. Her energy is with the Universe waiting her next journey.
I love all that is Tina Turner. She was epic and always will be. Very nice, simple tribute to a great woman. And thank you for the update on a proofreader! Although, you write very well and it’s obvious either you or someone close has been reading your work before publishing it because I seldom catch an ‘oops’. I’m putting this up against MANY other fine Substack writers whose works are substandard in terms of errors. I overlook the errors, but quite honestly it’s distracting and always stops me, wondering who in the world read this before release? It’s me and it’s a nit but I grew up knowing grammar, spelling and syntax were important.
Some celebrity deaths have more personal impact than others.For me, this one~the most.Tina (not her birth name) lived an incredible life and overcame unimaginable odds.She became a remarkable positive influence and offered encouragement and comfort to millions.I am just one of them. So how did I feel she was one of my best friends? The loss is real.
Mary I shared 5 times before I read. EXCELLENT tribute to a very strong woman. What A Superb Version of "Proud Mary" It Rocked My Face off. Tina was an example to many women who want "to leave" and "protect themselves" & "Rebuild Their Lives" Theres a "Tina" Documentary Is currently on Cable that is excellent. Now I Can Finally watch "Whats Love Got To Do With It" because I refused back in 1993 when it was released Because Tina Refused to watch it herself. Now that she's gone I can watch it. EXCELLENT Tribute Mary
Beautiful piece about your early relationship to Tina’s music, Mary. I forgot that she was The Acid Queen in the Who’s fabulous rock opera “Tommy”. I want to listen again to everything she recorded, wrote, performed. When I learned that she’d moved to Europe, I felt relieved for her. Ike Turner was a terrifying SOB. She found solace in Buddhist chanting and she met and married a soulmate. ♥️
Thank you for that clip of Tina’s performance. Do you know where and when it took place? Mike Wallace hated women. Tina was only one of the many successful, talented and amazing women he insulted.
An incredible performer who “emptied the tank” every time she was on stage. What she overcame is unimaginable, the will she had to keep moving forward despite the obstacles, well, it’s just not something you see often. A true warrior woman, we’re not likely to see her kind again. Rest easy Tina.
Thank you for your message and for sharing your personal tryst with the elemental force that was Tina Turner. So many of us shed tears at her passing, yet we dance and gyrate with renewed vigor to her timeless music. She showed us that aspiration is the agency of becoming. Her songs were the poetics of love's fury, its despair, its yearnings, and its hopes. In some ways I think you carry that kind of passion within yourself, dear Mary. You eschew that normative trap of being what is pragmatically acceptable to others. Instead you choose to speak the truth in a way that reverberates with your burning desire for justice. That is why your posts present to readers like me, a kind of homecoming - a place of community grounded in love (yes even in these post-normal times).
"“He shows me that true love doesn't require the dimming of my light so that he can shine."
Boy...what woman doesn't wish she could say such a thing about the man in her life? This one line ought to serve as a wake-up call to men everywhere. This is who we should all aspire to be for the woman we claim to love. And if there's something broken inside that gets in the way, be man enough to call it out, and then fix it.
It’s so funny I watched the Oprah interview and Tina and her husband were sitting there they were holding hands and talking about how they had three decades together, and Tina was fanning herself because she was having a flash with her husband. It was so adorable.
Deep inside where no one can see, I am not envious or begrudging in any way. Instead, I silently celebrate this kind of love whenever I see it. A part of me just needs to know that it exists, that the possibility is out there somewhere, that there is still magic and enchantment in a world that seems so full of sorrow and woe.
Wonderful article Mary.
Thank you, Mary, for writing this.
Please do not be hard on yourself: "I am in the process of hiring a new proofreader so please forgive any typos or errors of syntax. :)"
Take Care. 💙
Thank you - Forgiveness not required. Just keep writing this "stuff".
In 2013 Oprah interviewed Tina Tuner in the South of France and said “years before Beyonce and Rihanna were born, Tina Turner was selling out stadiums around the world as the first black female rock and roll star. And it's no secret I am one of her biggest fans. Tina Turner is one of the greatest role models for women of any generation. Every note she sings declares, I am here. I will not be broken. Tina Turner says life really is simply the best.”
Thank you Mary for this beautiful tribute to Tina and the gift that she has been to us all.
Hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day. I helped a homeless veteran on 84th and Broadway and he asked me if my name was Mary.
After she died, I listen to the Larry King interview and remember Wallace asking that stupid question. Seems to run in Wallace's family, stupid questions that is. But let me stick with beautiful Tina, when she spoke let alone sing, she gave me goosebumps. Ah, to hug her would have felt wonderful all that positive loving energy. Beautiful woman, beautiful voice, and beautiful heart. She will be missed. Her energy is with the Universe waiting her next journey.
I love all that is Tina Turner. She was epic and always will be. Very nice, simple tribute to a great woman. And thank you for the update on a proofreader! Although, you write very well and it’s obvious either you or someone close has been reading your work before publishing it because I seldom catch an ‘oops’. I’m putting this up against MANY other fine Substack writers whose works are substandard in terms of errors. I overlook the errors, but quite honestly it’s distracting and always stops me, wondering who in the world read this before release? It’s me and it’s a nit but I grew up knowing grammar, spelling and syntax were important.
I was a typesetter for 20 years so I get it. And yeah, I let it go too but I do notice errors.
Been a fan since Proud Mary.
...still need a proofreader? Degrees in journalism, creative writing and liberal arts (as opposed to conservative arts)
Some celebrity deaths have more personal impact than others.For me, this one~the most.Tina (not her birth name) lived an incredible life and overcame unimaginable odds.She became a remarkable positive influence and offered encouragement and comfort to millions.I am just one of them. So how did I feel she was one of my best friends? The loss is real.
What a timeless inspiration.
Mary I shared 5 times before I read. EXCELLENT tribute to a very strong woman. What A Superb Version of "Proud Mary" It Rocked My Face off. Tina was an example to many women who want "to leave" and "protect themselves" & "Rebuild Their Lives" Theres a "Tina" Documentary Is currently on Cable that is excellent. Now I Can Finally watch "Whats Love Got To Do With It" because I refused back in 1993 when it was released Because Tina Refused to watch it herself. Now that she's gone I can watch it. EXCELLENT Tribute Mary
Thank you for this beautiful tribute. Here's a lesser-known side of her:
https://tricycle.org/magazine/tina-turner-buddhist/ and https://www.lionsroar.com/tina-turner-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/
ty!🙏🏻😎
Beautiful piece about your early relationship to Tina’s music, Mary. I forgot that she was The Acid Queen in the Who’s fabulous rock opera “Tommy”. I want to listen again to everything she recorded, wrote, performed. When I learned that she’d moved to Europe, I felt relieved for her. Ike Turner was a terrifying SOB. She found solace in Buddhist chanting and she met and married a soulmate. ♥️
There will always be only 1 TINA. Thank you Mary.
Thank you for that clip of Tina’s performance. Do you know where and when it took place? Mike Wallace hated women. Tina was only one of the many successful, talented and amazing women he insulted.
An incredible performer who “emptied the tank” every time she was on stage. What she overcame is unimaginable, the will she had to keep moving forward despite the obstacles, well, it’s just not something you see often. A true warrior woman, we’re not likely to see her kind again. Rest easy Tina.
Thank you for your message and for sharing your personal tryst with the elemental force that was Tina Turner. So many of us shed tears at her passing, yet we dance and gyrate with renewed vigor to her timeless music. She showed us that aspiration is the agency of becoming. Her songs were the poetics of love's fury, its despair, its yearnings, and its hopes. In some ways I think you carry that kind of passion within yourself, dear Mary. You eschew that normative trap of being what is pragmatically acceptable to others. Instead you choose to speak the truth in a way that reverberates with your burning desire for justice. That is why your posts present to readers like me, a kind of homecoming - a place of community grounded in love (yes even in these post-normal times).