"I'm Jealous" is a song written by Ike Turner and Jane Bossung. It was released by 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 | |||
| Label | Sue Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ike Turner, Jane Bossung | |||
| Producer(s) | Ike Turner | |||
| Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
editThe single was chosen as Cash Box's Pick of the Week and one of Billboard's Spotlight Winners of the Week.[1][2]
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."[2]
Chart performance
edit| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[3] | 117 |
| US Cash Box Top 100[4] | 83 |
| US Cash Box Top 50 R&B[4] | 43 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Record Reviews: The Cash Box Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box: 8. February 4, 1961.
- ^ a b "Reviews of this Week's Singles: Spotlight Winner's of the Week" (PDF). Billboard. January 30, 1961. p. 69.
- ^ "Bubbling Under The Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard. February 27, 1961. p. 25.
- ^ a b "The Cash Box Top 100 / Top 50 In R&B Locations" (PDF). Cash Box: 4, 39. March 25, 1961.