‘I Loved Her More Than I Should Have’ – Bryan Adams Reveals Deep Connection with Tina Turner
Their 1985 duet “It’s Only Love” is one of the most powerful rock collaborations in history. But behind the electrifying performance between Bryan Adams and Tina Turner was a deep, unspoken connection that went far beyond music.
In a recent interview with The Times, Adams confessed:
“I loved her more than I should have. But I knew there was a line between us that couldn’t be crossed. And that made the bond even more intense.”
More Than Just a Duet
They first met in 1984 during a studio session in New York. Adams was only 25; Tina was nearly 20 years older and already a legend.
“She was unlike anyone I’d ever met—powerful, funny, sharp. She made me feel small, but in a way that made me admire her deeply,” he recalled.
Beyond their performances, they would often talk late into the night, sharing thoughts on life, fame, and loneliness.
Was There More?
“I knew I shouldn’t fall for her. She was in a different stage of life, of fame. But something between us felt deeper than friendship,” Adams admitted.
Although the pair never publicly confirmed a romantic relationship, insiders say their bond was “beyond typical professional chemistry.”
Tina Knew—And Managed It Gracefully
“Tina always knew how I felt. And she’d smile in that way that said, ‘I care for you too, but that’s not what this is,’” Bryan said.
Their connection lasted until Tina’s passing in 2023. Adams was present at her private memorial and posted a heartfelt tribute that moved millions.
A Love That Didn’t Need a Label
“You don’t always end up with the people you love,” Bryan said. “But if I had to choose again, I’d love Tina in the same way—again, and forever.”