''Don't Play Me Cheap'' is a studio album by

Ike & Tina Turner Ike & Tina Turner was an American musical duo consisting of husband-and-wife Ike Turner and Tina Turner. From 1960 to 1976, they performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by the Kings of Rhythm and backing vocalists, the Ikettes. ...

released on

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in 1963.

Content and release

''Don't Play Me Cheap'' was arranged by Jesse Herring and René Hall. It features mainly compositions by

Ike Turner Izear Luster "Ike" Turner Jr. (November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, and talent scout. An early pioneer of 1950s rock and roll, he is best known for his work in the 1960s and ...

; the exceptions are "The Real Me" which was written by

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and "

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" written by

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and

Victor Young Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899– November 10, 1956)"Victor Young, Composer, Dies of Heart Attack", ''Oakland Tribune'', November 12, 1956. was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. Young was posthumously awarded the ...

. The album was released in February 1963 and produced one single, "Wake Up," released in April 1963 with the title track as the

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. The song "I Made A Promise Up Above" was the B-side to the single "Dear John" in 1966.

Critical reception

'' The Louisville Defender'' (February 21, 1963):

The tunes selected for this album arc inspired choices to bring out Tina's rare ability to be equally at home with a shouting, screaming pulser, or a tender ballad that gives her a chance to show off her more gentle kittenish side.

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'' (February 23, 1963):

Ike and Tina are one of the best-blended teams around today. Tina's exacting sense of rhythm on both pulsating r&b numbers and ballads is perfectly complemented by Ike's first-rate piano and guitar work. The duo are in fine form on this Sue entry of danceable blues sides. The songstress belts out winning readings of "Wake Up," "Don't Play Me Cheap" and "My Everything To Me" with all of her expected poise and artistry.

Reissues

''Don't Play Me Cheap'' was reissued on CD by

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in 1997. It was reissued in its original LP format by Rumble Records in 2015.

Track listing

All songs written by

, except where indicated.

References

{{Authority control Ike & Tina Turner albums 1963 albums Albums arranged by René Hall Sue Records albums Blues albums by American artists Rhythm and blues albums by American artists