A tribute to an unlikely League Icon, Tina Turner | The Late Show with Matty Johns | Fox League

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  • Matty Johns and the team look at how superstar Tina Turner became involved with Rugby League and the unforgettable impact it had on the sport.
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  • @ozbolli
    @ozbolli Рік тому +129

    As an Englishman who has grown to love the NRL over the last 3 years or so, it was great to be educated as to the late Tina Turner's influence in the game. My dad loved her music and he was a RL fan so I'm guessing that's where his influence came from. God rest her soul.

    • @lellamas2778
      @lellamas2778 9 місяців тому

      Massive MASSIVE influence. Tina almost inspired a type of mysticism surrounding league.

  • @imalwaysright
    @imalwaysright Рік тому +192

    Good tribute by Matty. They were perfect songs and perfect ad campaigns. 90s was a time to be alive. RIP to the legendary Tina Turner

    • @andrewgora3672
      @andrewgora3672 Рік тому +14

      I was a young man in the UK in a northern town and when I first saw Tina Turner promo of Australian rugby league it made me fall in love with the game all over again. Great times the 90s even in a northern English town enlightened by Australian rugby league Tina Turner Mal meninga et al. Great memories.

    • @michaelbuettner1487
      @michaelbuettner1487 Рік тому +12

      @@andrewgora3672 she is an immortal of rugby league a giant, she made it better,
      I’ll have a few schooners tonight for Tina! RIP

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 Рік тому +7

      I'm an American and never knew Tina promoted rugby "down under" --- I was tickled to find about this hidden part of her legendary career!

    • @andrewgora3672
      @andrewgora3672 Рік тому +2

      @@kerzytibok3211 Rugby "League " not union ! In the northern UK over 100 years ago the northern rugby teams went professional hence the division between League and Union. I am from the northern UK and it is our homegrown sport and in Australia League is the bigger code over union. Still I am genuinely surprised that you didn't know about Tina's long promotion of Australian rugby league. It's a great game and because of the wonders of the internet you can check out the back story of the sport and really get into it. Best wishes.

    • @coucoubrandy1079
      @coucoubrandy1079 Рік тому +1

      I didn't know that she did those commercial ads for rugby ? Sport I don't understand the rules, but I think, probably mistakenly, that she loved the challenges that life would produce for her. And took it on ! She was, and still is, somewhere, a beautiful woman ! That Australia and the players give thanks. That's just heartwarming ❤️

  • @patricknaera
    @patricknaera Рік тому +99

    I'm rugby born, raised, and played but admit the marketing from those days of a great game with the energy of Tina Turner to this day has me watching league before rugby 🏉 ❤💥RIP Queen of Rock n Roll.

  • @JoeKavana
    @JoeKavana Рік тому +63

    That Voice was so iconic. What a merger between an American Powerhouse Singer and A rugby Leage code. Amazing.🎉

    • @varunajith100
      @varunajith100 Рік тому +1

      Simply the best thing that ever happened.

  • @user-xj3sb4hl3i
    @user-xj3sb4hl3i Рік тому +90

    Yea still remember those Tina Turner promos they definitely were one of the best things to come out of Rugby League in the 90s. Both of the songs were awesome too. RIP Tina Turner, now an honorary rugby league goddess ❤❤

  • @Chrissmills
    @Chrissmills Рік тому +29

    Tina turners 1993 grand final performance will never be matched

    • @rosenasemena5631
      @rosenasemena5631 Рік тому +1

      I watched the 1993 rugby grand final from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 RIP Tina Turner Queen of Rock n Roll.

  • @terenasimons5247
    @terenasimons5247 Рік тому +58

    I definitely remember the Tina Turner and rugby league campaign as a kid from kiwi land, was cool to see such an awesome powerhouse 🌟 star come and perform here. There was a buzz in the air and that was from just seeing it on TV. R.I.P legend Tina 💜🙏

  • @honekite6192
    @honekite6192 Рік тому +30

    NZ loved Tina Turner, she was like one of our aunties, the sas the energy the look❤❤

  • @SamuelAlopea
    @SamuelAlopea Рік тому +45

    Watched the 93 grand final, Simply the best was the best performance and song for any grand final these past 30 years. It resonated with the toughness of the game. RIP legend Tina Turner

  • @sportsopinion.3645
    @sportsopinion.3645 Рік тому +42

    I remember that campaign like it was yesterday it was brilliant and put League on the map, Tina Turner RIP legend

  • @waggafletcher
    @waggafletcher Рік тому +40

    Well said mate.
    Awesome that a beautiful, talented, smart woman can be held in such high regard by the game.

  • @npd6225
    @npd6225 Рік тому +12

    The old man was in the “what you get if what you see” ad… I watch it constantly 😂

  • @arthurwatts1680
    @arthurwatts1680 Рік тому +42

    A minutes silence at the first Origin in Adelaide and again at the GF is fitting for someone who knew nothing about League but did so much for the game. If the younger generation don't get it, put the footage from The Best promo up on the big screen and they will. RIP.

  • @JABM-AU
    @JABM-AU Рік тому +30

    My respect, Matty, for your Tina Turner tribute.

  • @waynerobinson2236
    @waynerobinson2236 Рік тому +16

    RIP Tina. Definitely a big PR gamble that paid off big time. The combination of her song and voice mixed with some the greatest rugby league for the times (80s to early 90s) was in a nut shell "simple the best ". 👌

  • @TrOLLKiLLeRs1
    @TrOLLKiLLeRs1 Рік тому +27

    It was about the same time and I think because of Tina's involvement that Aussie Rugby League grabbed the attention of people like myself in New Zeland who played Rugby Union but saw the game in New Zealand as a really poor cousin. We saw a side of league that wasn't seen at home and it was attractive, exciting and because of the "life Ban" rules at the time, out of our reach here. Friday night footy became all the rage and people would often buy Cronulla, Bulldogs (Canterbury), Broncos tops etc and Aussie players became household names alongside a smattering of Kiwis in the game. If any sporting body made the right decision at the right time it was the NRL.

  • @ronanrogers4127
    @ronanrogers4127 Рік тому +16

    I wouldn’t get on top of the harbour bridge without a harness…what a legend

    • @varunajith100
      @varunajith100 Рік тому

      Definitely. What a brave sporty icon and legend. She truly became the Brand Ambassador for NRL and all other sports from 1989 song and then the National Anthem of sports Simply the best in 1993 to this date. ❤❤️

  • @jeremygziji9186
    @jeremygziji9186 Рік тому +12

    no sport in the world has such an ICONIC song then "Simply the Best" for Rugby League

  • @casto953
    @casto953 Рік тому +14

    It was 30 years ago nothing comes close ever in Rugby league advertising. RIP TINA

  • @bhanani5480
    @bhanani5480 Рік тому +11

    She was an absolute powerhouse. Such a random combination, Tina Turner and Rugby League but it worked amazing!

  • @benjaminyoungman1850
    @benjaminyoungman1850 Рік тому +9

    Bring back her song for the Origin and GF. Minimum. RESPECT. Best song ever for any sport....!!!

  • @MaleOrderBride
    @MaleOrderBride Рік тому +3

    Australia loved Tina Turner!!
    We love chicks that rock!

  • @daniellozano8057
    @daniellozano8057 Рік тому +14

    😢 Americans didn't care about her after 2000. I am a Texan and she will always be a godess to me!!

  • @varunajith100
    @varunajith100 Рік тому +7

    Simply the best thing that ever happened and the first and best marketing campaign done by ARL in 1993 with the best ever Rugby league Anthem to this date. Love you always Tina Turner. RIP legend. ❤️❤️

  • @eronivatuloka1096
    @eronivatuloka1096 Рік тому +7

    Great tribute to an icon Tina Turnee. I actually got to know the sport of rugby league through her song back in the early 90s. RIP Tina.

  • @varavolavola2479
    @varavolavola2479 Рік тому +14

    Simply the best got me into Rugby League...Thank you Tina ❤

  • @leemarsh6887
    @leemarsh6887 Рік тому +15

    This was the anthem in the 90s when u won the grandfinal such a powerful and emotional song r.i.p tina turner❤❤❤❤

  • @OCDGamer
    @OCDGamer Рік тому +12

    I resonate so much with tina turner, jimmy barnes and NRL. Simply the best inspires

  • @ricksmith9177
    @ricksmith9177 Рік тому +12

    Tina was just simply the best!

  • @zanebutler8528
    @zanebutler8528 Рік тому +6

    When I think of the old NRL grand finals, tina turner singing simply the best is what I remember most

  • @joecampos5624
    @joecampos5624 Рік тому +7

    Its amazing how many people loved her

    • @magorzatamargaret294
      @magorzatamargaret294 Рік тому

      When I watch her in her past concerts from around the world I see she was guided by the Only Creator of Everything what Exists...it is visible.
      Ave TINA !!

  • @Frank-rx8ch
    @Frank-rx8ch Рік тому +16

    Simply the best vibe she bought to the NRL ❤

  • @bustergoldenrod
    @bustergoldenrod Рік тому +9

    Awesome tribute to a remarkable woman and the GOAT of live performance. Rest in power Tina!

  • @jackgemmell9011
    @jackgemmell9011 Рік тому +4

    Canada loves Australia! And of course WE LOVE TINA TURNER!!❤❤❤

  • @patcummins6036
    @patcummins6036 Рік тому +13

    Thank you Tina, you were Simply The Best!
    Now I’m an old fart! The first vinyl ( look it up) album I ever bought was called ”River Deep Mountain High”, by Ike and Tina Turner, it was recorded in mono not stereo and it was her vocals that sold that album.
    Ike Turner was an OK guitarist but Tina was …… Well Tina!

  • @wf4758
    @wf4758 Рік тому +10

    The greatest rock performance ever!!!! She started cold and with one minute she had the stadium with her!! I started really watching rugby league at that point! A great star, and I'm truly sad she's gone

  • @Splinter8859
    @Splinter8859 Рік тому +6

    Make a jersey #1 Turner
    Love her
    Love my league
    Been beaut, gave us gals serious perv privileges
    Rest in Power beautiful lady u are simply the best 💜

  • @geeyahdinaumoni212
    @geeyahdinaumoni212 Рік тому +7

    The best campaign ever..!! Tina Turner + NRL is "Simply the Best".

  • @tonyclark8860
    @tonyclark8860 Рік тому +1

    Yeah, how I remember that grand final with Tina. That was the last grand final my mother, Madge and me ever saw together and her favourite part was the sax player. Being an ex advertising man , that campaign was simply the best

  • @calvindusava5912
    @calvindusava5912 Рік тому +4

    Oh u had to be there in 93 GF...Sydney just won the Olympics and its was a second GF Repeat...blustery Spring day.. loved it ..Tina had the crowd in her hand..and the saxophonist what a show he put on.
    that memory will live with me forever.

  • @SamiAmone11
    @SamiAmone11 Рік тому +7

    It was epic marketing campaign and was proud of rugby league being seen in America

  • @sherronnelson9110
    @sherronnelson9110 Рік тому +3

    Like Grandmom!!!? Is a bad thing, and who's Grandmom looks like that, back then, not anyone I knew... RIH... you beautiful Queen 👑.

  • @thesquire6352
    @thesquire6352 Рік тому +5

    she should have a ''friend of league'' immortal spot in the hall of fame

  • @solidostso8500
    @solidostso8500 Рік тому +6

    No 1 minute silence for Tina at last nights game appalling

  • @emeraldrose4848
    @emeraldrose4848 Рік тому +2

    This is still giving me ghostbums..RIP Tina❤

  • @alihenry9506
    @alihenry9506 Рік тому +3

    Late Great Tina made Rugby League "Simply The Best" and moving forward, today is bigger than ever! Rugby League is the number one sport in my country Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 and the Song: Simply the Best is ❤ by all. May she rest in peace 🙏

  • @thatkiwibookshelfguy3771
    @thatkiwibookshelfguy3771 Рік тому +3

    Here in Porirua New Zealand during the 80s it was my grandfather that got me in the great sport on tv, but Tina Turner was the one that motivated me to get out and play league, exercise, be proud or myself and lift weights..............I was 6! 😂😂😂

  • @myultimatemixedtape
    @myultimatemixedtape Рік тому +3

    Brilliant campaign - what a woman- what voice!! She had so much class - the world has lost a living legend she was just brilliant and us Aussies & the NRL were just so lucky to be part of her amazing legacy- I hope the NRL finds another living legend who is appropriate for a new campaign- ROCK not POP music!!!

  • @lorrainewhite4508
    @lorrainewhite4508 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful tribute Marty
    Those songs were amazing and still are what a heart breaking loss for the world

  • @Emy-fv5ny
    @Emy-fv5ny Рік тому +1

    Those videos even reached South America, I remember them. She was so cool. 💕

  • @jamesmartin9401
    @jamesmartin9401 Рік тому +1

    I never knew about all of this. Very wild and cool.

  • @steadybot
    @steadybot Рік тому +6

    When you hear that song you think rugby league

  • @adriansaun7920
    @adriansaun7920 Рік тому +2

    The game of rugby league still needs legends in the same league as Tina Turner to market the game to the world..
    RIEP Tina Turner.
    You were "Simply the Best!"

  • @VincentWilliams007
    @VincentWilliams007 Рік тому +1

    Tina Turner was a true Superstar. RIP great one.

  • @robertlee2791
    @robertlee2791 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely wonderful tribute thank you so much ❤

  • @davidnorton7464
    @davidnorton7464 Рік тому +4

    Very jealous the Rugby league got Tina Turner while the AFL only got Meatloaf

  • @sarahjanedobson5735
    @sarahjanedobson5735 Рік тому +2

    Best woman on the planet. She was the queen of rock and Nrl. Don't slack play and hard.offense can be grand

  • @ainisepalu8427
    @ainisepalu8427 Рік тому +1

    RIP Ms Tina Turner!! I miss those days.

  • @OGTrollTroll8
    @OGTrollTroll8 Рік тому +4

    Simply The Best😔
    RiP legend❤️

  • @sandraatkins2539
    @sandraatkins2539 Рік тому +1

    FANTASTIC TINA!!!!W WE loved this part of her legacy.. RIP QUEEN
    🙏❤️🙏

  • @jessiejoseph1093
    @jessiejoseph1093 Рік тому +1

    What a sweet interview. Thank you.

  • @suzetteperkins1089
    @suzetteperkins1089 Рік тому +1

    I don’t even like footy but I LOVE the Tina input

  • @noellzy
    @noellzy Рік тому +4

    Sax player was in "Lost Boys" doing the same 80s gyrations

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
    @melaniamonicacraciun9900 Рік тому +2

    Good idea, pull out the famous Aussies pride and sing along some more, what Tina would be so happy about, we need to stay strong and build up a humankind as gorgeous as she used to be

  • @kylewhittle6565
    @kylewhittle6565 Рік тому +1

    I concur Tina the musical is incredible

  • @lazylad8544
    @lazylad8544 Рік тому

    Lived in oz for 12 months 90/91. These adverts where everywhere. Great song. Great rugby. The ozzies really were the best at that time.

  • @happyman9113
    @happyman9113 Рік тому +3

    Also they Aussies NRL was to get into USA 🇺🇸 supporting tough men playing tough sport 🏈 😂

  • @brandonmark4723
    @brandonmark4723 Рік тому +2

    Andrew John's and the team, I know the best person for the new Todays version of NRL marketing . Beyounce... From Brandon Mark in PNG

  • @albertchehade9916
    @albertchehade9916 Рік тому +2

    what a legend
    people like her make me happy to be human
    there are many many others who do the opposite.......#45 is one

  • @charliepasos7676
    @charliepasos7676 Рік тому

    Thank u for this tribute!

  • @Katrinagaming-en1os
    @Katrinagaming-en1os 5 місяців тому

    I seen Tina the Musical in Sydney Nov 2023 (Front row too). Already booked Brisbane July 2024. Such a great show. RIP Tina - Your Simply the Best.

  • @MrNinetyFivePercent
    @MrNinetyFivePercent Рік тому

    Didn’t lace on a boot or play a game, but still a Rugby League Immortal. RIP Tina Turner, had an impact on Rugby League like no other.

  • @hocake8242
    @hocake8242 Рік тому +1

    Awesome campaigns and tribute

  • @sera.84
    @sera.84 Рік тому +1

    Lovely tribute Matty I definitely didn’t cry

  • @susanford2388
    @susanford2388 Рік тому +2

    The best thing Ms. Turner did was to cut ties with Ike so that she could fly. Ike was no good & saw her potential & held on to her. Tina Turner was the best.

  • @StevenGuegens-ex7by
    @StevenGuegens-ex7by Рік тому

    Matthew johns this is a GREAT tribute to the late Tina Turner by you and by the way Matthew you have really MATURED as a media personality throughout THESE years 💯 percent 👍

  • @benjaminparkinson5255
    @benjaminparkinson5255 Рік тому +1

    The sax player was Tim capello from.lost Boyz in the 1993 nrl grand final

  • @swrv1.
    @swrv1. Рік тому +3

    SIMPLY THE BEST, RIP 💯💯💯

  • @libertasdemocratiam887
    @libertasdemocratiam887 Рік тому

    NRL and super League should use 'the best' as this years song. Absolutely fitting.

  • @mrbgladney71
    @mrbgladney71 Рік тому +1

    Rest N Peace 2 the Goddess of Rock N Roll...Eas"T"exas Respect.

  • @daschyt2225
    @daschyt2225 Рік тому +1

    Surely this should just be the NRL theme song - every year!

  • @QBIX23
    @QBIX23 Рік тому

    Simply The Best, Rest Easy TT 🙏🏻

  • @peterjongsma3221
    @peterjongsma3221 Рік тому +1

    Tina Turner is Historic.
    Why is Tina an Inductee into the Hall of Fame?
    Tina made Rugby League famous.
    Induct Tina Turner.
    Tina Turner is an Immortal !!!.

    • @The1Manager
      @The1Manager Рік тому

      She's been indicted into the hall of fame twice once with Ike and second by herself

    • @peterjongsma3221
      @peterjongsma3221 Рік тому

      @@The1Manager
      Good.

  • @flashflame4952
    @flashflame4952 Рік тому +6

    The nerve to call Tina Turner a 'rock and roll grandmother'....She can out sing, out dance and out perform so many younger artists.

    • @jeanetteglacken7004
      @jeanetteglacken7004 Рік тому +3

      You need to understand that they rejected those opinions and went with her, being so powerful, for a 5 year deal

  • @TheWannabmodel
    @TheWannabmodel Рік тому +2

    💔 Rest in paradise

  • @jody024
    @jody024 Рік тому

    Simply the best!

  • @user-su4xo7ic3m
    @user-su4xo7ic3m 11 місяців тому

    I got to love rugby cos of tina turner,s song simply the best,she will be a special part of me. thank our heroine

  • @titimaeamalo135
    @titimaeamalo135 Рік тому +1

    RIP..Tina...😭😭😭🌹💔

  • @IrishYobbo07
    @IrishYobbo07 Рік тому

    Tina reviving Rugby League 🥰🏈💃🎵👑

  • @daanm183
    @daanm183 Рік тому

    ❤love Tina and Rugby yesss

  • @Calvin-ks9cr
    @Calvin-ks9cr Рік тому +3

    Awesome

  • @kyrapatton1940
    @kyrapatton1940 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this 🥰🥰rip Tina

  • @TweedSuit
    @TweedSuit 9 місяців тому

    How about this for another Tina Turner Ozzie connection:
    When Brian Johnson auditioned for AC/DC, the first song they played was Nutbush City Limits.

  • @binzy698
    @binzy698 Рік тому +1

    This was quality

  • @jayonefive234
    @jayonefive234 Рік тому +4

    should be a Turner round

  • @myultimatemixedtape
    @myultimatemixedtape Рік тому

    PS - Tina - the musical!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!

  • @mechellebolden3821
    @mechellebolden3821 11 місяців тому

    Tina was fearless to get up that high. WOW.

  • @Tracertme
    @Tracertme Рік тому

    I had never seen or known about Tina Turners involvement, but it was fabulous to watch but I don’t watch TV at all and I am a union man really.

  • @nancyceuleers5606
    @nancyceuleers5606 Рік тому

    She simply is the best ❤

  • @cassiuscoombs3313
    @cassiuscoombs3313 11 місяців тому

    Sydney 93 >> Sydney 23
    Peace, quiet, clean waters and fans that REALLY get into that music! RIP Tina, a true icon of music and Rugby League!