I'm Jealous (Ike & Tina Turner song)

"I'm Jealous"
Single by Ike & Tina Turner
from the album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner
B-side"You're My Baby"
ReleasedJanuary 1961
LabelSue Records
Songwriter(s)Ike Turner, Jane Bossung
Producer(s)Ike Turner
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology
"I Idolize You"
(1960) 		"I'm Jealous"
(1961) 		"It's Gonna Work Out Fine"
(1961)

"I'm Jealous" is a song written by Ike Turner and Jane Bossung. It was released by Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in January 1961. The record was the third single from the duo's debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.

Critical reception

The single was chosen as Cash Box's Pick of the Week and one of Billboard's Spotlight Winners of the Week.[1][2]

Cash Box (February 4, 1961): "Twosome, having clicked with 'A Fool In Love' and 'I Idolize You,' seem to have their third-in-a-row dual mart'er in 'I'm Jealous.' It’s a shufflin' blueser featuring Tina at her wailing best. Ike's instrumentalists and the gal chorus lend a solid backdrop. The coupler, 'You're My Baby,' is another rhythmic shuffler with loads of appeal."[1]

Billboard (January 30, 1961): "Two solid sides. On top, the gal half of the duo goes it alone on a wonderfully effective gospel-inspired performance. Much excitement here. The flip features the duo on a good blues-based ballad. Either side here with an edge to the first. Sides also have pop potential."[2]

Chart performance

Chart Peak
position
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[3] 117
US Cash Box Top 100[4] 83
US Cash Box Top 50 R&B[4] 43

References

  1. ^ a b "Record Reviews: The Cash Box Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box: 8. February 4, 1961.
  2. ^ a b "Reviews of this Week's Singles: Spotlight Winner's of the Week" (PDF). Billboard. January 30, 1961. p. 69.
  3. ^ "Bubbling Under The Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard. February 27, 1961. p. 25.
  4. ^ a b "The Cash Box Top 100 / Top 50 In R&B Locations" (PDF). Cash Box: 4, 39. March 25, 1961.