TINA TURNER Nutbush City Limits

I couldn't resist the urge to post a version of this classic in the wake of the death of the iconic singer Tina Turner. I had no idea that the 'Nutbush' dance was an Australian innovation! I thought it was originated by Tina herself but not so. Here are just portions of three clips I have borrowed from youtubers celebrating and performing the hit song 'Nutbush City Limits'. Just shy of 50 years ago (i know, half a century), the track by Ike & Tina Turner and written by Tina herself, was issued. It was a moderate hit in America; but only scraped into the Aussie chart in the December of 1973 peaking at #87.

But for some reason 18 months later, 'Nutbush City Limits began another ascent on the Australian charts and it would peak at #27. In my memories it was a much bigger hit, but perhaps it was the sheer vocal power or the airplay it received that made me sit up and take notice. I heard nothing further from Tina Turner until 1984, as most of the world had forgotten about her, but that wouldn't ever be the case again and her comeback was of epic proportions.

The death of Tina Turner this week (May 24, 2023) at the age of 83 has been another sober reminder that no-one lives forever but legends like this woman and her music will shine on and rock on until the end of time.

[CloudyBee]

Wait, what?!? So this is just an Australian thing?? Until this minute I thought everyone in the world knew the Nutbush dance. How did I get to my mid-50s and not know it’s just us?! Hahaha!!😂

[sarahsutherland]

Ah yes. The traditional folk dance of Australians everywhere!

[tamarapetrov]

omg I am so out of touch... I had no idea this was a thing! A few years back I walked into a primary school where we rented a room to teach night classes to see the "school disco" in the hall... they were playing Nutbush and the kids were going wild. I was so surprised and happy. This is Tina of my childhood! But there's a dance and they all know it and love it! How awesome!

[jacquelinephillips]

I’m in Sydney! My sister and I danced to this track many times on Friday night! I would love to be part of the group! Pity you aren’t in Sydney!!

[DJ-lxos]

I was just trying to find the hours of a local diner and now I am here

[ianmurnane]

This brings back traumatic memories of primary school in Adelaide

[tenishastairpraisegod]

Good afternoon Dave, 😀💞 here's a tribute to the late queen of rock and roll, Tina Turner rest in eternal peace 🕊️💔 it's a huge loss 🙏🏾 and I am a huge fan of hers and you are the best!😀

[a-]

I never knew this was taught in Aussie schools, my school days were before 1984 (when Tina put out "Nutbush City Limits".) But somehow I already know how to do this dance. i must havee picke dit up at weddings and christenings . It certainly is a national staple, like the "Chicken Dance". So fun to see it happening in different places, like the last example in front of The Opera House.

[ArtieCarden]

slayyy im doing a video talking about heartbreak high and thats where i saw them doing the nutbush ! aussie culture is gold honestly lmfao

[markrussell]

Amazing tribute to the greatest icon tina turner beautiful legend 🎤💃🏻💃🏻🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

[lucianodasilvals]

Homenageando uma das vozes mais cobiçadas do mundo, Tina Turner. 1:01

[cinderellaful]

My gurl such an amazing head TURNER she was.❤

[spartanmusic]

The sleeper agent song of Australian youth

[Diabloshell]

In Canada it would be the Macarena or the chicken dance

[AB-vhtw]

I thought it was an exercise work out until I started reading the comments. I am sooo out of touch, it's September 2024 and I'm just finding out that this is a thing with its own dance moves

[Diabloshell]

Came here by way of the we got the chocolates podcast

[oldmummaroo]

You're not an Aussie if you've never, at least once, done this dance in your life ...lol

[LoverLand]

Huh 🤔 What did Tina Turner ever due to Australia?😢😢😢😢😢😢 Why lord Way

[nicklawson]

And here I thought it was just America forcing our kids to learn ridiculous line dances in school 😂

[southerncolours]

Not the original version but good try guys