I'm Jealous (Ike & Tina Turner song)

"I'm Jealous" is a song written by Ike Turner and Jane Bossung. It was released by Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in January 1961. The record was the third single from the duo's debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner.

"I'm Jealous"
Single by Ike & Tina Turner
from the album The Soul of Ike & Tina Turner
B-side	"You're My Baby"
Released	January 1961
Label	Sue Records
Songwriter(s)	Ike Turner, Jane Bossung
Producer(s)	Ike Turner
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology
"I Idolize You" (1960) "I'm Jealous" (1961) "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" (1961)

Critical reception

The single was chosen as Cash Box's Pick of the Week and one of Billboard's Spotlight Winners of the Week.^[1][2]

Cash Box (February 4, 1961): "Twosome, having clicked with 'A Fool In Love' and 'I Idolize You,' seem to have their third-in-a-row dual mart'er in 'I'm Jealous.' It’s a shufflin' blueser featuring Tina at her wailing best. Ike's instrumentalists and the gal chorus lend a solid backdrop. The coupler, 'You're My Baby,' is another rhythmic shuffler with loads of appeal."^[1]

Billboard (January 30, 1961): "Two solid sides. On top, the gal half of the duo goes it alone on a wonderfully effective gospel-inspired performance. Much excitement here. The flip features the duo on a good blues-based ballad. Either side here with an edge to the first. Sides also have pop potential."^[2]

Chart performance

Chart	Peak position
US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100[3]	117
US Cash Box Top 100[4]	83
US Cash Box Top 50 R&B[4]	43

References

1. "Record Reviews: The Cash Box Pick of the Week" (PDF). Cash Box: 8. February 4, 1961.
2. "Reviews of this Week's Singles: Spotlight Winner's of the Week" (PDF). Billboard. January 30, 1961. p. 69.
3. "Bubbling Under The Hot 100" (PDF). Billboard. February 27, 1961. p. 25.
4. "The Cash Box Top 100 / Top 50 In R&B Locations" (PDF). Cash Box: 4, 39. March 25, 1961.