Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

Tina Turner Turns the Country On in “Help Me Make It Through The Night”

by
  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Tina Turner is one of the most timeless icons in the whole industry. The queen knows no bounds, as she dabbles with country flavor in the hit song “Help Me Make It Through the Night.”

Tina Turner, Tina, Turner, Kris, Kirstofferson, Help Me Make It Through The Night
via Tina Turner’s Official Facebook Page

“Help Me Make It Through The Night”

The song is an original ballad written and composed by Kris Kristofferson. He alludes his inspiration for writing the song from a Frank Sinatra interview, where Frank said that he believed in:

“Booze, broads, or a bible…whatever helps me make it through the night.”

Tina Turner, Tina, Turner, Kris, Kirstofferson, Help Me Make It Through The Night
via Tina Turner’s Official Facebook Page

The song’s suggestive manner would be the center of controversy in the conservative era of the 1970s. However, that didn’t stop the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, as she put her own spin into the song, making it seem like a desperate plea to have anything just for her to get through the night fine.

This song has been covered by many other prominent country artists, including Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Glen Campbell, Joan Baez, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson.

Check out the song here!

Tina Turner Turns The Country On

Turner is a celebrated artist, often being referred to as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and has sold more than 200 million records worldwide. She is known to be a firecracker on stage. Her energy and stage presence are her staples, along with her gravelly vocals and amazing talent.

Tina Turner, Tina, Turner, Kris, Kirstofferson, Help Me Make It Through The Night
via Tina Turner’s Official Facebook Page

Tuner’s debut studio album is actually rooted in country flavors dipped in R&B. In Tina Turns The Country On!, she dabbles on the bayou southern feels in her songs.

Apart from Kristofferson’s hit, she also takes hits from Bob Dylan, Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton, and more in the album. Her performance in this has earned her a Grammy nomination.

Track Listing

  • Bayou Song
  • Help Me Make It Through The Night
  • Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You
  • If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
  • He Belongs To Me
  • Don’t Talk Now
  • Long Long Time
  • I’m Moving On
  • There’ll Always Be Music
  • The Love That Lights Your Way

Latest Stories

Alan Jackson Sings a Heartfelt Cover of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

Alan Jackson Sings a Heartfelt Cover of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”

Debuting his gospel album on February 28, 2006, Alan Jackson made his own rendition of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen H. Lemmel. The song was featured as the ...

Tori Kelly Reminds Us That We Are “Never Alone” With Jesus

Tori Kelly Reminds Us That We Are “Never Alone” With Jesus

In 2018, American singer Tori Kelly released a gospel song titled “Never Alone” as part of her album Hiding Place.  The song instantly became one of Tori Kelly’s greatest hits, ...

FloydFest 2024: What You Need To Know

FloydFest 2024: What You Need To Know

Festival Title:FloydFest Horizon 2024Festival Duration:July 24-28, 2024 2024Venue:5826 Floyd Highway FestivalPark in North Check, VirginiaPerformers Include:Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Black Pumas, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, and moreTicket Information:Get Your Tickets ...

FairWell Festival 2024: What You Need To Know

FairWell Festival 2024: What You Need To Know

Festival Title:FairWell Festival 2024Festival Duration:July 19-21, 2024Venue:Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Central Oregon, OregonPerformers Include:Kacey Musgraves, Caamp, Billy Strings, and moreTicket Information:Get Your Tickets Here Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up ...

Post Malone and Blake Shelton's “Pour Me A Drink,” the Collab of the Century

Post Malone and Blake Shelton’s “Pour Me A Drink,” the Collab of the Century

In 2024, American rapper Post Malone released the country bop “Pour Me A Drink,” featuring country superstar Blake Shelton – and let’s say, it was far beyond what people expected. ...

Country Singer Mark Chesnutt In Recovery After Emergency Heart Surgery 

Country singer Mark Chesnutt from Beaumont, Texas, shared a health update on his Instagram account following an emergency heart surgery earlier in June 2024. In his post, he wrote, “Well ...

Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose Trade Abuse Allegations in Divorce Battle

Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose Trade Abuse Allegations in Divorce Battle

Billy Ray Cyrus claims estranged wife, Firerose, has verbally, emotionally, and physically abused him during their seven-month marriage. The claims came about after Firerose filed a response to Cyrus’ divorce ...

Sonny James' Timeless Cover of the Classic Hit “Young Love”

Sonny James’ Timeless Cover of the Classic Hit “Young Love”

In 1957, legendary country singer Sonny James released one of the timeless covers of the classic hit song “Young Love.” The song was originally released by Ric Cartey and Jiva-Tones ...

Best Country Fiddler Doug Kershaw’s Performance of “Diggy Diggy Lo”

In 1969, Doug Kershaw released his solo version of the hit song “Diggy Diggy Lo,” which surprised fans. The song was originally released by Doug and his brother Rusty in ...

Rock the South 2024: What You Need To Know

Rock the South 2024: What You Need To Know

Festival Title:Rock the South 2024Festival Duration:July 18-20, 2024Venue:York Farms in Cullman, AlabamaPerformers Include:Eric Church, HARDY, Jelly Roll, and moreTicket Information:Get Your Tickets Here The biggest party in the South, Rock ...

Leave a Comment

For security, use of Google's reCAPTCHA service is required which is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.