Two Is a Couple
"Two Is A Couple" is a song written by Ike Turner. It was recorded and released by R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner in 1965. Background and release. After three years with Sue Records, Ike & Tina Turner began recording on Ike Turner's Sonja label in 1963. They released numerous singles on various labels between 1964 and 1965 before re-signing to Sue in 1965. Their first record under the new contract was "Two Is A Couple," released as a non-album track in October 1965. It was written and produced by Ike Turner. The single peaked  at No. 15 on the "Cash Box" R&B chart. Tina Turner performed the song on the TV program "Where the Action Is". A different version of "Two Is A Couple" appeared on the album "Airwaves" (United Artists, 1978). The song later appeared on the compilation album "" (Time Life, 2007). Critical reception. The single was chosen as "Cash Box"'s Pick of the Week. "Cash Bo"x (October 16, 1965): "Ike and Tina Turner return to the home of their original hits with this power-packed Sue release dubbed 'Two Is A Couple.' The side is a rollicking, fast-moving pop-r&b  handclapper about a somewhat jealous lass who doesn't want any other female messing around with her fella. 'Tin Top House' is a lyrical, lush-sounding blues weeper with a nostalgic years-back sound." "Record World" (October 16, 1965): "Couple will escort 'Couple' far and Sue folk must be happy to have them back aboard."