"Tra La La La La" is a song written and produced by Ike Turner, and released by him and his then-wife Tina on Sue Records[1] as the third single from the couple's 1962 album Dynamite!.
| "Tra La La La La" | ||||
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| Single by Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
| from the album Dynamite! | ||||
| B-side | "Puppy Love" | |||
| Released | March 1962 | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Sue Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ike Turner | |||
| Producer(s) | Ike Turner | |||
| Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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Release
edit"Tra La La La La" became the duo's fifth top 10 R&B hit in less than two years since their inception, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard R&B singles chart, but was much less successful on the main Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it reached No. 50.[2]
The B-side non-album track, "Puppy Love," is an edited version of the song "Chances Are" from the duo's debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Billboard |  [1] |
Billboard (March 17, 1962): "Ike and Tina sell this wild side with enthusiasm over uninhibited backing by group and ork. Could get exposure, especially on r&b stations."[1]
Cash Box (March 17, 1962):
Ike & Tina Turner, riding a string of r&b-pop clicks that recently include "A Fool In Love," should continue their winning ways with this one. It's a bright rock-a-cha-cha, labeled "Tra La La La La," that Tina & chorus invitingly chant against terrific Ike Turner instrumental backdrop. Backing's a ripplying rhythmic blueser tabbed "Puppy Love."[3]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Ike Turner
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tra La La La La" | 2:30 |
| 2. | "Puppy Love" | 2:35 |
Chart performance
edit| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 50 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Sides[5] | 9 |
| US Cash Box Top 100[6] | 55 |
| US Cash Box Top 50 R&B[7] | 21 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Reviews of New Singles" (PDF). Billboard. March 17, 1962. p. 34.
- ^ "Tra La La La La (song by Ike & Tina Turner)". Music VF, US & UK hits charts.
- ^ "Record Reviews - Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box: 10. March 17, 1962.
- ^ "Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard. April 28, 1962. p. 41.
- ^ "Hot R&B Sides" (PDF). Billboard. May 5, 1962. p. 37.
- ^ "Cash Box Top 100" (PDF). Cash Box. April 21, 1962.
- ^ "Cash Box R&B Singles 4/21/62". cashboxmagazine.com.