''It's Gonna Work Out Fine'' is a studio album released 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. ...

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in June 1963.

Content and release

It is their fourth album on the Sue label and the fifth associated with Ike and Tina, including the

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album '' Dance with Ike & Tina Turner's Kings of Rhythm''. Ike Turner played guitar and piano on the album, which was produced by Juggy Murray. The title track and " Poor Fool" were hit singles in 1961, and both were released on the 1962 album '' Dynamite!.'' The record " It's Gonna Work Out Fine" earned Ike & Tina Turner their first

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nomination.

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews. ''Cash Box'' (August 3, 1963):

Ike & Tina Turner tag this new LP romp on Sue after a while-back hit called, "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," and include eleven other r&b biggies of recent vintage. Most of the tunes here are up-tempo and the duo belts them out with unabashed good spirits. Jumping off with "Gonna Find Me A Substitute, "the pair also includes "Poor Fool" and "I'm Gonna Cut You Loose." The package looms as a moneymaker in the r&b markets.

Reviewing the album for

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, Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote: "This period of their discography is marked by burning early R&B fused with the same fireball energy of the also quickly developing rock & roll culture. Things slow down only slightly with the soulful title track and the swanky 'Why Should I,' but the energy is on ten for most of the set."

Track listing

All songs written 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 ...

, except where noted.

References

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