Tra La La La La
# Tra La La La La

"Tra La La La La" is a song written and produced by Ike Turner. It was released as a single by Ike & Tina Turner on Sue Records in 1962.

## Release

"Tra La La La La" was released as the third single from Ike and Tina's 1962 album Dynamite!. It became their fifth top 10 R&B hit in less than two years since their inception as a duo, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard R&B singles chart and at No. 50 on the Hot 100.

The B-side, "Puppy Love," is a non-album track. It's an edited version of the song "Chances Are" from Ike and Tina's debut album The Soul of Ike & Tina.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Billboard | |

Billboard (March 17, 1962): "Ike and Tina sell this wild side with enthusiasm over uninhibited backing by group and ork. Could get exposure, especially on r&b stations."

Cash Box (March 17, 1962):

   Ike & Tina Turner, riding a string of r&b-pop clicks that recently include "A Fool In Love," should continue their winning ways with this one. It's a bright rock-a-cha-cha, labeled "Tra La La La La," that Tina & chorus invitingly chant against terrific Ike Turner instrumental backdrop. Backing's a ripplying rhythmic blueser tabbed "Puppy Love."

## Track listing

All tracks are written by Ike Turner.

## Chart performance

| Chart (1962) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 50 |
| US Billboard Hot R&B Sides | 9 |
| US Cash Box Top 100 | 55 |
| US Cash Box Top 50 R&B | 21 |
