''Delilah's Power'' is the final studio album by

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, released in 1977. The album was released by

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a year after the Turners split up. The tracks are from some of their last recording sessions together. The album was reissued by

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on the

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CD ''Delilah's Power/Airwaves'' in 2011.

Single

The only single from the album, "Delila's Power" (an "h" was later added on Delila), was released in Europe in 1975. The song was written by Tina Turner and although it received positive reviews, critics noted the similarities between the track and its predecessor " Nutbush City Limits."

Critical reception

Reviewing the single, the ''Acton Gazette'' wrote: "The soulful couple do it again with another stomping hit designed to let Tina's amazing voice sparkle. Very similar to 'Nutbush City Limits,' their last big hit, but powerful enough to get away with it." Similarly, ''

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'' wrote: "When it comes to rockin' excitement, Tina Turner has no peers and though this belter is perhaps too similar to 'Nutbush City Limits,' the upcoming British concert(s), could give sufficient support to carry this one home."

Track list

Personnel

* Album compiled by: Alan Warner * Album Coordinator: John Ierardi * Designed by

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* Art director, Ria Lewerke * Illustration (cover) by: Bob Hickson * Liner photographs by:

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References

* {{Authority control 1977 albums Ike & Tina Turner albums United Artists Records albums Albums produced by Ike Turner