River Deep, Mountain High
Tina Turner · Other Songs - Tina Turner
I had a rag doll
Only doll I've ever owned
Now I love you just the way I loved that rag doll
But only now my love has grown
And it gets stronger, in every way
And it gets deeper, let me say
And it gets higher, day by day
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
When you were a young boy
Did you have a puppy
That always followed you around
Well I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
No I'll never let you down
Cause it grows stronger, like a river flows
And it gets bigger baby, and heaven knows
And it gets sweeter baby, as it grows
And do I love you my oh my
Yeh river deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
I love you baby like a flower loves the spring
And I love you baby just like Robin loves to sing
And I love you baby like a school boy loves his pet
And I love you baby, river deep mountain high
Do I love you my oh my, oh baby
River deep, mountain high
If I lost you would I cry
Oh how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
River Deep, Mountain High
Tina Turner's 1966 recording of "River Deep, Mountain High" stands as a pivotal moment in her career, marking her transition from a soul vocalist to an international pop icon. Originally recorded for the British band The Animals, the track was later reimagined by Turner and her husband Ike in a lush, orchestral arrangement that showcased her soaring vocal range and dramatic stage presence. The song became the title track of their 1967 album, which achieved massive commercial success and remains a staple of the rock and soul repertoire. Its enduring popularity highlights Turner's ability to blend raw emotional power with polished production, establishing her as a defining figure in the evolution of rock music during the late 1960s.