This woman was so beautiful. She didn't try to be sexy, she just was!

She was amazing. The whole package. I'm so happy she found love after what she went through. Rest in peace, Tina. You were simply the best.

The best and greatest female singer in rock n roll history.

The piano guy enjoying himself while killing it. Miss live bands like this. Tina is amazing

The showmanship, the vocal skills, the dance skills, the energy, the charisma, the body... This is a rigorous live performance and she did everything she needed to do, she had it all.

She came and did what needed to be done ❤

She is so effortless, I feel like artist these days are too calculated with everything. She personifies authenticity, fun, strength, improvisation! She simply is the best. RIP.

Has anyone noted that she is 43 at this point. 43!!!! I also appreciate how Johnny points out how hard working she is, then she comes out and proves it 😁 Also love how she tosses off that blazer just like James Brown throws off his cape. What a Legend!

You are watching the human form of platinum and gold. Just priceless.

She never cut her performances short! She acted like she had all the time in the world! ❤

shes spectacular. No lipsynch, real music on TV. The piano man is totally enjoying watching her perform. What a performer with such a unique voice. I was a Freshman in HS when Private Dancer hit and introduced me to her. What a comeback that was.

She had the best legs of anyone in the history of show business. Rest easy Tina.

My god… how have I never seen this!?!? She’s AMAZING in every way! ❤

She earned everything she had.

I absolutely adored Tina. I am the same age, and not nearly as talented, but I enjoy listening to and watching her. I only got to see her once, and will never forget what an absolute thrill it was. She was the epitome of talent. Wish she could have been here forever. I am so sorry for her loved ones. She was magnificent!!!

What a performance, "Steel Claw". Just wow. RIP Tina, a musical legend. As with all legends, they live forever. Immortal.

Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Tina Turner❤

No one badder. Steel claw is such a HARD song too. 🔥🔥

She was a powerhouse!

Saw her 8 times. I sure do miss those concerts. She was phenomenal.

Those legs never quit.

The Legend of Legends! No one could work heels the way Tina could! Just love this woman ❤ RIP Beautiful ❤

WOW! Tina Turner kills. ..and those lyrics are on point.

What a woman, what a voice, what an endless energy! 👏🏼

TWO POINTS: 1. Very few non-Buddhists know that Tina was a very highly spiritual practicing Buddhist, with a few videos of her singing Buddhist chants that can be found on KZfaq that can be used as an aide to Buddhist meditation. 2. Her second song in this video reminds me of something that still makes me smile when I recall it. And that is, after performing with Tina, Cher said it was like dancing with a hurricane.

This was posted 2 weeks ago, before she died. She simply is the best.

Tina could front a soul, R&B, or Rock & Roll band as well as anyone. She was absolutely the embodiment of those genres when she was performing. She was around 42 at the time of this appearance on The Tonight Show. This was no "hanging on as long as possible, living off of the past" performance. This was an artist still at the height of her power and about to skyrocket even higher. She had more Rock and Roll cred, charisma, and dynamism than most of the "kids" in the business in 1982. Its still fucking phenomenal all these decades later.

We were all lucky to be on the planet at the same time as Tina Turner.

Yasaassss! Tina was showing that beautiful body! And sis knew how to strut! Rest well Queen.

Wow, this was amazing. What an entertainer. There will never be another Tina. May she rest in peace 🙏🏽💐.

Man, nobody gets me going like Tina turner. Rest In Peace Tina.

An absolute icon! ❤❤ Rest in power to simply the best - the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, legendary Tina Turner 💓👑

Tina was a resilient Trailblazer. I am so profoundly happy that she found her happiness. Rest in Peace, Tina. Hats off to you, Mr. Erwin Bach, for you, sir, have earned our respect and gratitude. Thank you for taking care of Tina and loving her

Love Tina ❤️. One of the greatest of all time and certainly the hardest working. And 40 years later she is still beautiful 😍.

She came, she saw, and she conquered. What an inspiration!

The hardest working woman in show business ❤️❤️❤️🤌🏽

Have tears watching this. She was a seriously talented woman. Was lucky enough to see her twice at Wembley, the second being the 24/7 tour, which blew me away. Mum loved her, and we had Tina's simply the best played as we took our mum on her final journey. Thankyou Tina for the music and the memories. You ARE simply the best. Rest easy.❤

Showstopper - killer vocals, looks, & moves - and this was a year before her 1983 comeback hit single "Let's Stay Together" & two years before her Private Dancer album in 1984!

One of the all time greats

Tina was amazing! I know where Mick Jagger got his moves!

That was outstanding… Thanks for this great trip down memory lane… Just straight up, Tina Turner…Simply The Best ! ! !

She rocked us like a hurrican.

No auto tune no lip synching pure talent

WE LOVE YOU TINA TURNER 😔!!!! THERE IS NO ONE WHO CAN FILL HER SHOES !!! NO ONE CAN REPLACE HER. NO ONE

What a voice. What a woman. Tell me anybody who commands the stage like that!! Nobody. You forget she even has a band because all you do is stare at her.

Tina was blessed ❤her natural look is priceless. ❤

I love this era. Stars didn't need to be social media savvy or depend on "stans." It was all raw talent and being in the right place at the right time. Tina was the greatest. I miss her but she left us so much to enjoy!

I can't believe that, as a Tina fan, that I never listened to Rock and Roll Widow before. This instantly shot up to my top 5 Tina Turner songs. Fun fact: When she sang this on Carson, she hadn't even recorded it. It wouldn't appear on record until 1985's Private Dancer. Tina was still on her long hard climb back from the Ike years and the near-penniless years that followed. If I remember, she had either not been signed to a U.S recording contract at this point, or had just been signed, and she only got signed to Capitol after David Bowie (props to him) invited Captiol executives to come see one of Tina's concerts at that time, and they got to see the Tina experience up close.

12/31/82. on the cusp of the most amazing meteoric rise .She could never have known the adulation love and appreciation and respect that was about to be and still is no rightfully given to her. She did however know her talent and boy, not an ounce of it was ever wasted. My Hero. Hail Tina !!!!! rip

incredible. I regret not ever seeing her in concert. Thank goodness we have video.

The Queen ‼️‼️‼️

RIP Tina. She was a sweetheart, she adopted 2 children ❤

I love the truly great like this lady, whether they're in a TV studio or a big stadium they always shine bright. The energy, the voice, the whole look, the legs, everything screams ICON. Tina was indeed fiery, and one of a kind, RIP.

Absolutely astonishing!!! I love TINA! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

She’s the gift that kept on giving! Every show she gave 110 percent! God bless this powerhouse of a woman. I’m sure she’s rocking it up in heaven.❤

1982 at Caesar's Palace & the Ritz.... 2000, at Wembley. What a career arc. RIP, you Goddess.

She was like no other! Indeed the queen! I love her energy and stage presence

Ladies and gentlemen, the Queen of Rock N' Roll!!! Love you Mrs. Tina Turner! 👑❤️💃🏾🎸

It just occurred to me that all the best performers, those who had the natural instinct to work up an audience by sheer charisma, came out of the mid-to-late 1950s. Just show up and work it. No light shows. No pyrotechnics, no choreography, no constant costume changes-just let the music control every fiber of your being, collect that energy, and blow away the spectators.

What a PRIVILEGE to just have been alive during her reign as Queen. I got to see her live 4 times, her energy reached out to every member of the audience. We have lived through the GOLDEN age of popular music. Music today does not TOUCH what those of us in our twilight years got to hear. Thankfully, these videos will always remain and people will be listening to them for centuries. RIP Queen Tina, you got 18 wonderful years of retirement, enjoying the fruits of your labor and talent. Spending those glorious years with your soul mate. We will never forget you.❤❤❤❤❤

Watched her in Concert in 87. Awesome entertainer!!! Best show I’ve ever seen, she connected with her audience.

Queen, legend, the titles don't really express the absolute admiration for Tina. I'm a forever fan and will always have her on Play! Rock on forever!

No lip-syncing here. But how does she have enough breath to sing? Amazing!

Just awesome. A beautiful lady and such raw talent.

LOVE IT SO MUCH !!!! TINA IS FOREVER THE QUEEEEEEENNNN 😘😍👑👑👑👑❤❤

Tina was truly the best. Watching Tina on Johnny Carson is pure magic. I remember watching this episode at a New Year’s Party I went to . Classic Johnny Carson late show, which was the best. Having Tina was Simply the Best. RIP Tina. You truly were the Queen. In my mind you are the Queen in Heaven.🌹👍🏻👍🏻♥️♥️

You will be missed Tina! You taught me What's Love Really Got to do with It!!! Crank out that voice, moves and passion up there in Heaven :)

RIP Tina❤Turner! Simply the best.

An epic performance

Unmatched. A true talent and a legendary performer!

A Legend that will inspire many generations to come... R.I.P. Tina "The Queen of Rock" Turner - You were and will forever be Simply The Best...💜

So incredible!! And this is a good 1.5 yrs prior to her big break through in 1984. She was stunning here!!

One of mybfavorites of all time.❤

i MET Johnny at L.A.X. airport--around the time Bobby Kennedy was taken out. HANDS DOWN-he is/was the most honorable, kind, considerate man i ever met. I saw Tina in concert in Houston-don't recall when-but Oprah was dancing in the aisle--when Tina got away from her mate-Ike, and moved to europe, i was concerned-but she is just AMAZING when she cuts loose-thanks for the memories!!!

Notice she performed two “deep cuts” from Private Dancer, not the obvious hit singles. The L.A. Times was correct that “her voice could melt vinyl”. RIP Anna Mae Bullock.

I saw her perform at a small hotel, The Golden Sails Hotel, in Long Beach, Ca. Jan 1982. It was a small venue. She was spectacular. Her career was at the bottom

Love that energy!!! We'll miss you

Wow. This is a terrific Tina performance.

Goosebumps ... RIP great Queen of music. Had the luck to visit 5 concerts of her.

What a unique talent, it's not for nothing Mick Jagger, so many others tried to imitate those soaring energy moves- you just don't want it to stop. Beautiful woman, survivor and amazing voice. Um, not to mention some of the best "won't you come hither" mood music for low lights....💃❤

I know why i didn't see this on television. I was out getting blown back then! She was absolutely rolling that night ! Stunning performance ! Nobody can strut on stage like Tina Turner could , and no one ever will. RIP Tina .

Tina Turner was the cool aunt that I inspired to be! Rest in power Queen of Rock and Roll 1939-2023

My wife and I saw her perform in New Orleans; totally blew us away! So much energy and soul!

A ONE WOMAN SHOW!

That voice, those legs, that energy!

Some TV show men are so great ..how I wish I would be another Carson guys, making everybody feel so fine, mostly very special guests having fun entertain the audience yeah, heavenly delight indeed

Tina T was amazing then & she is still is and always will be 💛

Tina was truly one of a kind! I will always remember her performances that brought so much joy to others. She was truly beautiful inside and out!

Her legs..dayyyum!!! Everything!!! She was the bomb !!!! Love you always Tina!!!

Just WOW …her energy level was incredible …never missed a “breath” 🤦‍♀️🥰

No wonder the second song has been shared on Instagram a zillion times. That’s some serious SAG energy! 😮 Long Live Tina Turner. She transcends time & space and her vibrant presence lives forever! 💫

Friggin love “Steel Claw” because of this very performance !

Truly the Queen of Rock and Roll! Saw her 3 times in concert- she was beyond beautiful and awesome! Love and will forever miss you Tina!

Shes such a performer.. and shes a full package… talent and beauty…. RIP Tina Turner!!!

There will be NO-one else like this - I'm so glad I've experienced her dreamy gifts and passion for life and performance. A hole in my heart -- will never be filled, but will always remember her. With love always. 🥰🥰💐💐😭😭

Simply the BEST..Tina Turner

This is making me sad. God broke the mold with Ms. Turner. No one is taking her spot. There's no one to replace her. So many greats are passing on.

Extremely hard to watch, to feel Tina, to understand that by 2023 she will leave us alone with her music her expression her warmth…my god to my gosh we have lost a girl that bounced back….beyond anything and everything…Your Simply The Best ..Better Than All The Rest doesn’t exactly place her being into prospective….I’m lost! I’m very humbled. Paul from Ottawa Ontario Canada..

Can’t no women will be able to ever move like Tina Turner, what a beautiful body and set of legs she was definitely and simply the best when it came to her dancing on the stage, RIP Tina Turner.👏🏾😔

Steel Claw best song ever from Too hot to handle Tina