Ike & Tina Turner Revue – Bold Soul Sister

Video: Ike & Tina Turner performing on The Ed Sullivan Show, January 11, 1970.

“Bold Soul Sister” is a song by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner from the album The Hunter. The song features electric blues guitarist Albert Collins. It was released as the B-side to the single “I Know” in October 1969.

Their most blues-oriented album, the song features electric blues guitarist Albert Collins, better known as The Ice Man. With her distinct raspy wail, Tina declares she’s a “bold soul sister, B.S.S.” over Collins’ playing, as the Ikettes harmonize to “do your thang, soul sister.”

“Bold Soul Sister” was released as the B-side to the single “I Know,” a cover song by Barbara George. It was the second single from the album, and was expected to do well on the charts, but it didn’t reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 126 on Bubbling Under The Hot 100. Ike and Tina had previously performed “I Know” in their concerts, and released a version on the album Live!The Ike & Tina Turner Show (1965). They later released different versions on the albums Sweet Rhode Island Red (1974) and Golden Empire (1985).

In contrast to the A-side, “Bold Soul Sister” entered the charts in December 1969. Ike and Tina promoted it on The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1970 which propelled the single to No. 59 on the Hot 100 and No. 22 on the R&B chart.

“Bold Soul Sister” – Single by Ike & Tina Turner from the album The Hunter.
Released October 1969
Songwriters Ike Turner, Tina Turner (uncredited)
Charting No.59 US Billboard Hot 100, No.22 US Billboard Soul Singles