The essential Tina Turner playlist

Originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler in 1988, Tina Turner scored a massive hit the following year with "The Best." Appearing as the lead single from her album "Foreign Affair," it has since become one of Turner's signature songs. 

One of their first hits as a duo, "River Deep, Mountain High" is widely regarded by critics as one of the finest Ike & Tina Turner collaborations — and one of the greatest songs in pop music history. 

Released in 1986, "What You Get Is What You See" is a little bit twangy, and is yet another example of Turner demonstrating her love for country-infused tunes. 

Even though her take on this 1973 hit originally recorded by Ann Peebles wasn't a major commercial success, Tina Turner's take on "I Can't Stand The Rain" is still incredibly compelling thanks to her smoldering vocals. 

"It's Gonna Work Out Fine," the gospel-inflected ballad that appears on 1962's "Dynamite!" earned Ike & Tina Turner the duo's first Grammy nomination. Sadly, though, its optimistic title was not reflective of how their abusive, tumultuous relationship would turn out. 

Tina Turner teamed up with Sting for "On Silent Wings," a 1996 ballad that's about the end of a relationship that's totally heartbreaking. "There's no more promises to break, or our love has slipped away on silent wings," she sings. "You never see it coming, but you know it has to end." Ouch. 

Written by Bono and the Edge of U2, "Goldeneye" was written for the James Bond film of the same name, starring Pierce Brosnan. Turner swooped in to replace new-wave rockers Depeche Mode for the song, which was a minor hit across Europe despite mixed reviews from critics. 

Named for her Mississippi hometown, "Nutbush City Limits" is personal for Tina Turner, who co-wrote the song and recorded it numerous times throughout her career, both with her ex-husband Ike Turner and as a solo artist. 

Nearly thirty years after her musical debut, Tina Turner proved that she was still capable of pushing the envelope — and turning out hits all over Europe — with "I Don't Wanna Lose You" in 1989. 

Though it was written by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival, pretty much no one would deny that Tina Turner made the riverboat anthem "Proud Mary" her own in 1971. Even as recently as 2009, Turner delivered fiery versions of "Proud Mary" that dazzled audiences. 

The first-ever single from Ike & Tina Turner, released in July of 1960, "A Fool In Love" was a success on the charts, and introduced the world to one of music's most legendary talents. 

Written by Bryan Adams, whom Turner collaborated with on multiple occasions, "Why Must We Wait Until Tonight" is a dramatic ballad that's also a little steamy. "You like to take it real slow, show me every little move you know," she sings. "Take a little love and watch it grow, but I wanna lay with you, darling, right now." 

In 1984, Bryan Adams tapped Tina Turner for "It's Only Love," a collaboration that appeared on his album "Reckless." Their work together in the studio inspired a longtime friendship, and Adams actually performed at Turner's 2013 wedding to Erwin Bach. 

Written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, Tina Turner brings her distinct brand of vampy sexuality to "Private Dancer," a top-ten hit for Turner in 1983. And even though many folks think it's about a stripper or a sex worker, "Private Dancer" actually refers to the "taxi dancers" of the early 20th century. 

Written for the epic film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome," "We Don't Need Another Hero" was, like the film, a major success for Turner that came complete with a music video starring the artist as her character, Aunty Entity. 

As its title might indicate, "Steamy Windows" is one of those Tina Turner songs that's only for grown folks. It's a sultry, country-inflected tune about hooking up in the back of a car, done only in the way Tina can do it. 

Tina Turner uses the law as a metaphor on "Typical Male," a song that's all about figuring out how to attract the attention of a "typical male." As if Tina Turner ever had to try to attract anyone's attention! 

Released in 1984, "What's Love Got To Do With It" is Tina Turner's signature song, and her biggest-selling hit as a solo artist. It was an instant #1 hit, marked a resurgence in Turner's career, and eventually went on to inspire the title of her 1993 biopic, which starred Angela Bassett.