Sonja Records
Sonja Records was a Los Angeles-based record label founded by musician Ike Turner in 1963. Turner set up the label to release singles from the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, which included his then wife, R&B singer Tina Turner, as well as other artists he was producing. Tina Turner's first record as a solo artist was released on Sonja Records in 1964.
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Sonja Records was a Los Angeles-based record label founded by musician Ike Turner in 1963. Turner set up the label to release singles from the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, which included his then wife, R&B singer Tina Turner, as well as other artists he was producing. Tina Turner's first record as a solo artist was released on Sonja Records in 1964.
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While Sonja Records may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as some major record labels of the time, it played a role in Ike Turner's career and allowed him to release his music independently. Ike Turner is also known for his work with Tina Turner and their iconic performances as a duo, but their biggest hits together came later when they were signed to different record labels. In the Northeast, Sonja was distributed by Superior Record Sales Company, Inc. In New York, and Schwartz Brothers Inc. In the Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia markets. In the Midwest, Concord Record Sales in Cleveland and All State Record Distributing Company in Chicago. On the West Coast, California Records in Los Angeles.
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• Name — Sonja Records • Founded — 1963 • Genre — Soul, R&B, pop • Status — Defunct • Founder — Ike Turner • Distributor — * Superior Record Sales Co. (New York) • Schwartz Brothers, Inc. (Washington) • California Records (Los Angeles) • Concord Record Sales (Cleveland) • All State (Chicago) • Location — Los Angeles, California • Country — United States
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• Catalog No. — Release date — US R&B — Single (A-side, B-side) — Writer(s) — Artist • 2001 — Sep 1963 — A: "If I Can't Be The First" — Ike Turner — Ike & Tina Turner • B: "I'm Going Back Home" • 2002 — 1963 — A: "The Hunter And The Rabbit' — Ike Turner — Vernon & Stacy • B: "My Life Time Love" • 2003 — 1963 — A: "Blue With A Broken Heart" — Ike Turner — Flora Williams • B: "Mind In A Whirl" — Fred Cober, Ike Turner • 2004 — 1964 — A: "You've Tasted Anothers Lips" — Jimmy Thomas — Jimmy Thomas • B: "I Love Nobody But You" — Ike Turner • 2005 — Feb 1964 — 29 — A: "You Can't Miss Nothing That You Never Had" — Ike Turner — Ike & Tina Turner • B: "God Gave Me You" • 2005 — Feb 1964 — A: "Poor Little Fool" — Oliver Sain — Fontella Bass • B: "This Would Make Me Happy" • 2007 — 1964 — A: "Anything - To Make It With You" — Ike Turner — Vernon Guy • B: "Walking Down The Isle" • 5000 — 1964 — A: "Too Many Ties That Bind" — Ike Turner — Tina Turner • B: "We Need An Understanding" • 5001 — 1964 — A: "Getting Nasty" — Ike Turner — Nasty Minds • B: "Nutting Up" • 5002 — 1964 — A: "Strange" — Billy Preston — Ike & Tina Turner • B. "You're A Jive Playboy" — Ike Turner
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- 1.Ike Turner Forms Label. Billboard. 4. November 9, 1963.
- 2.Brandl, J. If I Can't Be First (1963). The World of Tina. September 29, 2023.
- 3.Singles Reviews. Billboard. 32. September 21, 1963.
- 4.Singles Reviews. Billboard. 24. February 15, 1964.
- 5.Record Reviews. Cash Box. 14. February 15, 1964.
- 6.Ike & Tina Turner Chart History - R&B Songs. Billboard.
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