"Baby, Get It On" is song written by

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, and released by R&B duo

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on United Artist Records in 1975. The song was the lead single from

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's solo album '' Acid Queen''. It is noted for being the last chart entry for Ike & Tina Turner before their separation.

Recording and release

"Baby, Get It On" is a rare Ike & Tina Turner single that features lead vocals from

. It was recorded at the Turners'

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studio and

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Studios in Stommeln, Germany during Ike & Tina Turner's European tour in November 1974. The song was produced by Ike Turner, Denny Diante, and Spencer Proffer. It was released in April 1975 as the first single from

's second solo album '' Acid Queen''. Ike & Tina Turner promoted the record on several shows including ''

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'', ''The Midnight Special'', and ''

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''. The single peaked at No. 88 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 31 on the

R&B chart The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by ''Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 p ...

. It was a top 40 R&B hit on other US R&B charts and a top 10 hit in the Netherlands.

Critical reception

Previewing the single,

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wrote in ''

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'' (March 8, 1975): "Ike and Tina Turner's forthcoming single 'Baby, Baby Get It On' (UA) has all the excitement and sound of

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' 'Funky Rock 'n' Roll.' The duo could have a big disco winner on its hands with this one." ''Cash Box'' (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 "
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". 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.

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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