Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Jeff Healey

Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Jeff Healey – Keep A-Knockin’ – Live at International Rock Awards, 1989.

Those were the days, such momentums are rare nowadays! Tina’s 80s and 90s music feels so different. Not just a nostalgic thing, but like we crossed a threshold into another world that we can never come back from!
RIP Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll!

If you’re a fan of rock and roll history, this performance is an absolute must-see. In 1989, at the International Rock Awards, four of the biggest names in the music industry came together to deliver a performance that still echoes through time.

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock, Keith Richards, the iconic Rolling Stones guitarist, Eric Clapton, the legendary blues virtuoso, and the remarkable Jeff Healey joined forces for a rendition of ‘Keep A-Knockin’ that left the audience in awe.

The energy in the room was electric from the very start. Tina’s powerhouse vocals, as always, were unparalleled. Her commanding stage presence was the perfect match for the rock royalty beside her. Keith Richards’ unmistakable guitar riffs were a testament to his status as a rock and roll legend.

Eric Clapton’s bluesy guitar solos added a layer of depth to the performance that was pure magic. And Jeff Healey, a master of his craft, showcased his extraordinary talent, proving why he was so highly regarded in the blues-rock world.

The chemistry between these four musicians was palpable, and it’s evident that they were having a blast on stage. Their camaraderie shone through in the way they played off each other, creating a musical synergy that was nothing short of spectacular.

The live rendition of ‘Keep A-Knockin’ was a masterclass in rock and blues fusion. The audience’s excitement was infectious, and you couldn’t help but be drawn into the magic of the performance.

Keith Richards – Guitar, Vocals
Eric Clapton – Guitar, Vocals
Dave Edmunds – Guitar, Vocals
Sarah Dash – Vocals
Tina Turner – Vocals
Jeff Healey – Guitar
Vernon Reid – Guitar
Waddy Wachtel – Guitar
Ivan Neville – Keyboards
Bobby Keys – Saxophone
Clarence Clemens – Saxophone
Steve Jordan – Drums

Lyrics:
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in.
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in.
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in,
Come back tomorrow night and try again.

You said you love me, but you can’t come in.
You said you love me, but you can’t come in.
You said you love me, but you can’t come in,
Come back tomorrow night and try again.

Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in.
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in.
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in,
Come back tomorrow night and try again.

You said you love me, but you can’t come in.
You said you love me, but you can’t come in.
You said you love me, but you can’t come in,
Come back tomorrow night and try again.

Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in.
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in.
Keep a knockin’, but you can’t come in,
Come back tomorrow night and try again.

Songwriters: Richard W. Penniman