It's Gonna Work Out Fine

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About It's Gonna Work Out Fine

"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" is a song written by Rose Marie McCoy and Sylvia McKinney, and released as a single by Ike & Tina Turner in 1961 from their album Dynamite! (1962). It is noted for being their first Grammy nominated song and their second million-selling hit after "A Fool In Love".


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Darling (yes, Tina), it's time to get next to me
(Honey, that was my plan from the very beginning)
Darling (uh-huh), I never thought that this could be
(What do you mean?) Oh yeah
Your lips set my soul on fire
And you fulfill my one desire
Oh, darling (yes, yes), I think it's gonna work out fine
(It's gonna work out fine)

I wanna tell you something, Ike
Ikey (uh-huh), I've been to see the preacher man
(The preacher man? Why you must be losin' your mind)
I started (started what?) I started making wedding plans
(Oh, really?) Oh, yeah
If your love is half as true as the love I offer you
Oh, darling (yes, yes), I think it's gonna work out fine
(It's gonna work out fine)

I keep on tellin' ya (I think it's gonna work out fine)
I can feel it's gonna (I feel it's gonna work out)
I want you to know it's gonna (I know it's gonna work out fine)
I'm so glad that you're mine all mine

Remember (remember what?) They used to call you Dapper Dan
(Yes, those were the good old days)
A thriller (and a killer, honey)
Forever and a loving man (that's me), oh yeah
A whole lot of girls used to be your speed
But now, pretty daddy, I'm all you need
Oh, darling (yes, yes), I think it's gonna work out fine
(It's gonna work out fine)

I keep on tellin' ya (I think it's gonna work out fine)
And I can feel it's gonna (I think it's gonna work out)
I want you to know it's gonna (I know it's gonna work out fine)
I know it's gonna work out (I know it's gonna work out)
Said, I want you to know it's gonna (I know it's gonna work out fine)
It's gonna work, work (I know it's gonna work out)
It's gonna work, work, work (I know it's gonna work out fine)
I said, I know it's gon' (I know)

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Tina Turner

Anna Mae Bullock (born November 26, 1939), better known by her stage name Tina Turner, is an American singer whose career has spanned more than half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Turner started out her music career in the mid-1950s as a featured singer with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm, first recording in 1958 under the name Little Ann with the song, "Box Top". Her introduction to the public as Tina Turner began in the early 1960s with Ike as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Success followed with a string of notable hits including "River Deep – Mountain High" (1966) and "Proud Mary" (1971). more »

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Written by: Rose Marie Mccoy, Sylvia Mckinney

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" was written by Rose Marie McCoy and Joe Seneca and was later covered by Ike & Tina Turner.
Chart Performance
This song reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart in 1961.
Grammy Nomination
"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" was Ike & Tina Turner's first song to be nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rock & Roll Recording category in 1962.
Album Appearance
It was one of the key tracks on the album "Dynamite!" released by Ike & Tina Turner in the same year.
Ike & Tina's Vocals
The song is distinctive as one of the few recordings where Ike Turner's vocals are prominent, with a back-and-forth dialogue with Tina Turner.
First Success
This song was one of the pair's first major hits and it signaled the start of a successful period for the duo.
Later Covered
Over the years, "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" has been covered by various artists, showcasing its enduring appeal and influence in the music industry.
Tina Turner's Solo Performance
After parting ways with Ike Turner, Tina Turner included the song in her solo concert performances.
Recording Artists
"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" was recorded with the participation of The Ikettes, Ike & Tina Turner's backing vocalists.
Signature Song
The song eventually became one of Ike & Tina Turner's signature songs, often associated with their act.

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