The original Tina Turner rugby league promo from 1989. Based around the theme What You Get Is What You See it features Cliff Lyons, Steve Roach, Brett Kenny and Noel Cleal.
As an American, I hadn’t heard about Tina’s NRL ad campaign until we lost her this week 🕊️ Reading about it now, watching these clips and hearing Aussies talk about the campaign, I can see how awesome this was 🇦🇺 what an amazing legacy!! Will be a part of Aussie culture forever👏 (with Tina’s Aussie manager, her role in Mad Max and this NRL campaign, she’s an honorary Aussie !! 🦘)
@@imalwaysright Both songs had Aussie Songwriters attached to them The Best was a dud for the original artist but when an Aussie, along with Tina reworked it, it became her hit.
100% mate.. Im living in the USA now (20 years) and this advert and a bunch of other adds ahe did dor Rugby Leage NRL made her a household name and we have always loved her.. She will be missed... She was Simply The Best! 🇦🇺🇦🇺😎❤️
RIP Tina Turner, thanks for giving the game of rugby league the best promo ever there hasn't been one since that has come close to this or ever will for that matter.
What a video! Tina was fantastic as usual, a wonderful WOMAN, and those guys with that energy, power, and kindness confirm the importance and appreciation of masculinity.
Tina is an absolute legend here in Australia for that campaign, no promo for the game has even come close to how great that was. I was in primary school at the time and didn't care about footy but she got everyone interested in the game. We still talk about how good it was when she was the face of footy. And my partner - a complete NRL diehard - and I had hoped they'd bring her back one day and recreate that greatness. Such a shame that never happened, it would have been iconic all over again. RIP Tina Turner you bloody legend 💜💜💜
On 24 May 2023 the Wonderful Tina Turner Passed away BUT her memory WILL live For Ever ! Thank you Tina for ALL your years dedicating making people Happy. You are simply the BEST! Rest In Peace
Here due to Tina's passing. RIP Tina. I never really paid much attention to this promo as a kid.. but now as a woman I have a whole new appreciation for it. Some good looking rugged men in there
This is the best league promo ever. I'm a Kiwi and this promo and the 1989 Grand Final between Canberra and Balmain were the reasons that attracted a huge NZ rugby dominated audience to watch league.
same. the best eva. for eva. My heart hurts so much watching this as a kiwi league player daughter, and as a Tina fan. Loved her so much and to remember her for what she did for my beloved game, it's everything. xx
Tina was living in London, and she had no idea about Rugby until she was approached by an Aussie ad company to do a commercial for the Australian NRL. After watching a video of a game she was an instant fan and agreed to record the TV commercial. But the parts of this commercial featuring Tina were actually shot in England, and the NRL players seen with her were in Britain playing in the off-season for English teams.
It amazes me - with all the millions of dollars - that rugby league could never top this effort from 1989. This was a great advertisement for the game - it was catchy, classy and appealed to a large audience - men, women and children. Today, the NRL are happy to just appeal to a rough/simpler culture without trying to lift the game and the fans to the heights of the early 90s. Its a real pity.
They market towards bogans now which is the dumbest business model of all time! Bogans have no money. How often do you see them showing ppl at the games with no teeth?
Don't bag the bogans too much, they're the ones who dominate the TV ratings... why do you think the commercial news reporters/morning shows have dumbed down their vocabulary compared to channels like ABC or SBS, heck even those channels are being boganised.
I was a North Sydney Bears fan. My dad took us to all their games as a kid and we weren’t rich or posh, we just loved our team. We were the supporters who went to the footy regardless of the weather and the travel. The Bears were screwed over cause they didn’t have that working class image like so many league teams, plus they stayed loyal to the ARL at the time and where did that get us ? A foundation team that stayed loyal and got fucked off into oblivion as a result. The problem with Rugby League is that it’s a great product, run by small minded bogans. The Sydney Swans probably gained about 10,000 fans thanks to the NRL as well. I still love the game and watch it. I still go to the occasional Tigers game at Leichart but their is no passion anymore and that’s a bloody hard thing to get over.
When we were kids, they always played this for the NRL grand final. It was all over tv from 1989-1993, I think it is one of the best ad campaigns for NRL I personally think. She was amazing. In Queensland and NSW we love it.❤❤
AFL or back then VFL must of reeling that they didn't get the chance to have Tina Turner as an ambassador for the game back then?! She single handedly help put the NRL on the world wide map here!!! We in Australia owe her so much, she was part of us especially back in the 1980's...Thank you for all you did here.
Have to agree. I think Simply the Best is too serious. Like a national anthem, you are not allowed to "Enjoy" it and have fun. This on the other hand feels more like its made to get you excited for a good time.
RIP Tina Turner. This was the best Rugby League promo ever. I just wish the game was still like this in today's era. Takes me back to grade 10 in high school watching this. 1:17 : "the axe" Trevor Gillmeister.
I live in Melbourne and follow AFL mostly but this ad was huge in Melbourne too- I like NRL just grew up with AFL. Best promo ever for Australian sports.
R.I.P Tina I'll always remember this song growing up watching nrl as a kid and how the players enjoyed her presence on the video and also with Jimmy Barnes singing "Simply the Best". Thankyou Tina for your songs you will never be forgotten.
+Jack Joseph thing is though is the games were played in smaller stadiums and people were closer to it all. Going to a game and watching in a stadium with 60,000 empty seats isn't a good look for anyone. The historical rounds played at the "spiritual homegrounds" have people come out in droves.
hater League was a game centred on tribalism and the culture it reinforced within the areas the teams represented. So the game now is not centred around tribalism or even the areas it represents. It’s more about entertainment. There are still elements of this, but if the corrupt NRL further breaks up remaining Sydney Teams for its goal of expansion. Because they’re all about short term thinking 💭 & not about real expansion. They think 🤔 this way because they don’t want to invest further. They’re in debt and are always looking 👀 to hold on to any money 💰for profit. Haven’t you guys realised that when they give us snapshots of the past they’re particularly careful to choose teams that are still currently playing the game. Because they want to force people to forget Balmain, North Sydney, Newtown and Western Suburbs Magpies. It’s done intentionally for there own agenda.
This clip was at the start and end of the Canberra Raiders vs Balmain 1989 grand final video. It was a bonus on the tape I wasn't aware of initially. It added to the enjoyment of the game considerably and judging by the overwhelming positive response here, many others feel the same.
RIP Tina, proud to say your anthems you shared with the NRL are a big part of the soundtrack to my childhood. Life was so much better back then, and hearing these songs always takes me right back there ❤
Epic sports promo. Probably the best ever. I'm a rugby union from NZ but this takes the cup. I grew up watching these legends and Tina was the best 🙏💯💪
I loved this ad when I was little and will never forget the ad. I remember when u had a bad day watch this ad over and over again makes u more happier RIP Tina Turner Thanks for all the great memories
This promo makes me want to strap the boots on again at age 51. No other rugby league promotion has come close to this. Hopefully the NRL have a tribute to Tina Turner on Grand Final day 2023
Tina Turner thank you for this wonderful promotion, ad, voice for the ARL / NRL there will never ever be another promotion in any sports competition. This was true Rugby League at its best and with great players all round
I'll join this chorus.. the glory days.. when rugby league was glamorous.. I'm a Manly fan.. 87 was great!!.. but every grand final in the 80's was awesome regardless of who played.. if anyone has footage I'd love to see that.. bring back Tina!! Bring back the 80's!!
Wow, ahh the memories of 1980's nswrl. As far as I'm concerned that was the best era of rugby league, the 70's and 80's. There was absolutely nothing like it, unlike in today's game to much interference with modern technology and video refs.
Such a simple concept for a promo and so effective. God I miss the 80's and 90's of Rugby League - used to be great watching the VFL/AFL on Saturday then listening to the league on the radio on SUndays thanks to Cenovis vitamins!!!!
Amazing song and promo. I only learned recently that Tina's scenes were filmed in Fulham, UK where she filmed alongside Rugby players Gavin Miller and Cliff Lyons, who happened to be playing in England at the time.
Does TINA rock or what? Awesome, AWESOME 80's! LOVE it! The catchy tune brings back so many great memories! World will never be the same again as it was in 80's!
20 years later and its still the best promo
GhostOfBane 30 years later .. still the best ... nothing can beat it
34 years going strong
It’s the best they’ve ever done
There will NEVER be a better NRL ambassador than Tina Turner. VALE #TinaTurner 22/05/2023.😢
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As an American, I hadn’t heard about Tina’s NRL ad campaign until we lost her this week 🕊️ Reading about it now, watching these clips and hearing Aussies talk about the campaign, I can see how awesome this was 🇦🇺 what an amazing legacy!! Will be a part of Aussie culture forever👏 (with Tina’s Aussie manager, her role in Mad Max and this NRL campaign, she’s an honorary Aussie !! 🦘)
Genius of everyone involved. “The Best” was even bigger. Tina was synonymous with NRL in the 90s. It became the anthem of the game.
@@imalwaysright Both songs had Aussie Songwriters attached to them The Best was a dud for the original artist but when an Aussie, along with Tina reworked it, it became her hit.
And the Nutbush.
Tina will always be Simply the Best here in Oz.
100% mate.. Im living in the USA now (20 years) and this advert and a bunch of other adds ahe did dor Rugby Leage NRL made her a household name and we have always loved her.. She will be missed... She was Simply The Best! 🇦🇺🇦🇺😎❤️
@@StuartWood1965 I lived in Sydney for a couple years around the 2000 Olympics so I’ve got an affinity for Oz. Now it’s even stronger!! 🇦🇺
RIP Tina Turner!❤️ Thank you for this classic song. What an era to grow up in….
shot and up the highlanders !
Absolutely @Antonio❤
Hard my bro
@@rougebull77 lol you mean the Blues😁
We've tried plenty of different things since but this is the best promo rugby league has ever had.
Bring it back
Hoodoo Gurus was pretty good but Tina was the best!
RIP Tina Turner, thanks for giving the game of rugby league the best promo ever there hasn't been one since that has come close to this or ever will for that matter.
♥
Only the 2nd best promo, "Simply the best" simply the best!
Requiescat in Pace, you were and are the Best....
They don’t make adverts like this anymore! This was epic!! Long live the 80s
RIP Tina. You helped make the best ever advertisements for Rugby League. Gave the game a massive boost at the time.
Slapped then and still slaps now. One of the best marketing campaigns you’ll ever see. It is perfect. RIP the legendary Ms Tina Turner
The best add for any Australian sporting league ever
What a video! Tina was fantastic as usual, a wonderful WOMAN, and those guys with that energy, power, and kindness confirm the importance and appreciation of masculinity.
If anything was better than “Simply the Best”, it was this. Thank you, Tina 💜💜💜
Tina is an absolute legend here in Australia for that campaign, no promo for the game has even come close to how great that was. I was in primary school at the time and didn't care about footy but she got everyone interested in the game. We still talk about how good it was when she was the face of footy. And my partner - a complete NRL diehard - and I had hoped they'd bring her back one day and recreate that greatness. Such a shame that never happened, it would have been iconic all over again. RIP Tina Turner you bloody legend 💜💜💜
How good were the 80s and 90s eh? Being 10 in 1989...
Without doubt the best promotional song ever for the NRL.
They should have kept it to this day.
and simply the best - TINA FOR PM
They should have Jessica Mauboy sing the two Tina Turner songs.
Its not called rugby league for nothing with out Tina turner.
one8teen I agree with that completely.
its back same song with todays players in it magic
On 24 May 2023 the Wonderful Tina Turner Passed away BUT her memory WILL live For Ever !
Thank you Tina for ALL your years dedicating making people Happy.
You are simply the BEST!
Rest In Peace
Here due to Tina's passing. RIP Tina. I never really paid much attention to this promo as a kid.. but now as a woman I have a whole new appreciation for it. Some good looking rugged men in there
This is the best league promo ever. I'm a Kiwi and this promo and the 1989 Grand Final between Canberra and Balmain were the reasons that attracted a huge NZ rugby dominated audience to watch league.
I remember this song and promo from when I was a kid in New Zealand. Tina was incredible in the way she helped to raise the profile of the game.
same. the best eva. for eva. My heart hurts so much watching this as a kiwi league player daughter, and as a Tina fan. Loved her so much and to remember her for what she did for my beloved game, it's everything. xx
Best sports promo ever RIP Queen Tina
Tina was living in London, and she had no idea about Rugby until she was approached by an Aussie ad company to do a commercial for the Australian NRL. After watching a video of a game she was an instant fan and agreed to record the TV commercial. But the parts of this commercial featuring Tina were actually shot in England, and the NRL players seen with her were in Britain playing in the off-season for English teams.
Wow. Cool fact!
Just listened to John Quayle talking about this on Matty Johns' podcast. Cliffy's bit is classic!
rugby LEAGUE.
@@titwaah Still has no idea about RUGBY, it would seem.
@@titwaah
..and there was no NRL back then.
RIP Tina Turner. This and Simply the Best were the 2 best rugby league promos ever.
RIP Tina. One of the best promos ever for rugby league.
It amazes me - with all the millions of dollars - that rugby league could never top this effort from 1989. This was a great advertisement for the game - it was catchy, classy and appealed to a large audience - men, women and children. Today, the NRL are happy to just appeal to a rough/simpler culture without trying to lift the game and the fans to the heights of the early 90s. Its a real pity.
They market towards bogans now which is the dumbest business model of all time! Bogans have no money. How often do you see them showing ppl at the games with no teeth?
Andrew Verdon these boys were real men! Not the over paid spoilt brats of today's league!
Don't bag the bogans too much, they're the ones who dominate the TV ratings... why do you think the commercial news reporters/morning shows have dumbed down their vocabulary compared to channels like ABC or SBS, heck even those channels are being boganised.
I was a North Sydney Bears fan. My dad took us to all their games as a kid and we weren’t rich or posh, we just loved our team. We were the supporters who went to the footy regardless of the weather and the travel. The Bears were screwed over cause they didn’t have that working class image like so many league teams, plus they stayed loyal to the ARL at the time and where did that get us ? A foundation team that stayed loyal and got fucked off into oblivion as a result. The problem with Rugby League is that it’s a great product, run by small minded bogans. The Sydney Swans probably gained about 10,000 fans thanks to the NRL as well. I still love the game and watch it. I still go to the occasional Tigers game at Leichart but their is no passion anymore and that’s a bloody hard thing to get over.
They have forgotten the fans, tv runs the game
RIP Tina. Simply the best you will always be remembered for but this promo ad is GOAT in AUS history
When we were kids, they always played this for the NRL grand final. It was all over tv from 1989-1993, I think it is one of the best ad campaigns for NRL I personally think. She was amazing. In Queensland and NSW we love it.❤❤
RIP Tina Turner... simply the best ❤
I'm an Aussie 48 year old. I absolutely remember this ad, it was one of the best👌 ❤❤❤❤
Simply the best !
@@SirOrganic Absolutely 💯 ❤️ 👌
Greatest footy commercial….EVER! RIP Tina
This makes me want to grow a mullet and a moustache.
AFL or back then VFL must of reeling that they didn't get the chance to have Tina Turner as an ambassador for the game back then?! She single handedly help put the NRL on the world wide map here!!! We in Australia owe her so much, she was part of us especially back in the 1980's...Thank you for all you did here.
One of the best ever colabs ever created. Rest in power Tina and thankyou for those great moments. You will be missed!
I actually like this better than simply the best
yes I do to, makes you smile more
I agree. Simply the best is dull and slow. A total bore. This song is way more upbeat
Have to agree. I think Simply the Best is too serious. Like a national anthem, you are not allowed to "Enjoy" it and have fun. This on the other hand feels more like its made to get you excited for a good time.
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GavinJ37 this song is no doubt better than ‘Simply The Best” , because I would consider this as a Sporting Anthem, and a great workout song too.
RIP Tina Turner. This was the best Rugby League promo ever. I just wish the game was still like this in today's era. Takes me back to grade 10 in high school watching this. 1:17 : "the axe" Trevor Gillmeister.
I live in Melbourne and follow AFL mostly but this ad was huge in Melbourne too- I like NRL just grew up with AFL. Best promo ever for Australian sports.
I always thought this was the better promo.
Agree
This is the number one league promo of all time. Well done to all involved 👏 bring it back!
Hands down the best promo for footy. Ever.
R.I.P Tina I'll always remember this song growing up watching nrl as a kid and how the players enjoyed her presence on the video and also with Jimmy Barnes singing "Simply the Best".
Thankyou Tina for your songs you will never be forgotten.
RIP Tina and thank you for what you did for Rugby League.
Still watching this in 2023 and always a fan of this song which I always associate Rugby League with. The BEST ARL/NRL promo ad.
When Rugby League was RUGBY LEAGUE!!!!!! Best sport in the world!
Who else is here after hearing if Tina Turner’s death. RIP Australia loved you
Theres 27 penalties n 14 sin bins in this ad in 2023
Lmao 😂
That has to be the best promo ever
Best promo ever from Tina and the best days of league. RIP Tina Turner ❤
RIP Tina Turner, thanks for the music that immediately takes you back to that era. Good memories 👍🏽
Back when the league was real and the grounds were packed.
+Jack Joseph thing is though is the games were played in smaller stadiums and people were closer to it all. Going to a game and watching in a stadium with 60,000 empty seats isn't a good look for anyone. The historical rounds played at the "spiritual homegrounds" have people come out in droves.
hater back when real men wore real shorts and had mullets and moes
Hard
hater League was a game centred on tribalism and the culture it reinforced within the areas the teams represented. So the game now is not centred around tribalism or even the areas it represents. It’s more about entertainment. There are still elements of this, but if the corrupt NRL further breaks up remaining Sydney Teams for its goal of expansion. Because they’re all about short term thinking 💭 & not about real expansion. They think 🤔 this way because they don’t want to invest further. They’re in debt and are always looking 👀 to hold on to any money 💰for profit. Haven’t you guys realised that when they give us snapshots of the past they’re particularly careful to choose teams that are still currently playing the game. Because they want to force people to forget Balmain, North Sydney, Newtown and Western Suburbs Magpies. It’s done intentionally for there own agenda.
Back then there was only two games played on tv each week. Now every game is live on Tv
*Repose In Peace*
*AWESOME WOMAN* ❤️ 🎼🌹
RIP Tina Turner. This was a great League Promo. Legends like Blocker and Alfie and Crusher. Just awesome
This clip was at the start and end of the Canberra Raiders vs Balmain 1989 grand final video. It was a bonus on the tape I wasn't aware of initially. It added to the enjoyment of the game considerably and judging by the overwhelming positive response here, many others feel the same.
RIP Tina, proud to say your anthems you shared with the NRL are a big part of the soundtrack to my childhood. Life was so much better back then, and hearing these songs always takes me right back there ❤
Epic sports promo. Probably the best ever. I'm a rugby union from NZ but this takes the cup. I grew up watching these legends and Tina was the best 🙏💯💪
Why do times have to change ... these were the goood ... no , these were the best days of rugby league ! Tina Turner is the voice of rugby league ....
What a great video, a treat for this woman's eyes 👀. I loved Tina. Her energy and her music.
RIP Tina Turner thank you for what you did for Rugby League
Rest in peace big star!
RIP Tina you absolutely rocked if! RIP darkin' ❤
why does the nrl not bring this back. literally makes me want to go play football at 37 years old
I loved this ad when I was little and will never forget the ad.
I remember when u had a bad day watch this ad over and over again makes u more happier
RIP Tina Turner
Thanks for all the great memories
When i was a kid this was my first memory of tina turner , As a Nrl fan it was such a cool vid when it came out and i reckon it still is.
This promo makes me want to strap the boots on again at age 51. No other rugby league promotion has come close to this. Hopefully the NRL have a tribute to Tina Turner on Grand Final day 2023
Still a legend, RIP Tina Turner.
By far the best ever promo ever made!
Tina Turner thank you for this wonderful promotion, ad, voice for the ARL / NRL there will never ever be another promotion in any sports competition. This was true Rugby League at its best and with great players all round
RIP to an absolute legend
I didn't expect this one when I searched for Simply the Best. Good fun.
I'll join this chorus.. the glory days.. when rugby league was glamorous.. I'm a Manly fan.. 87 was great!!.. but every grand final in the 80's was awesome regardless of who played.. if anyone has footage I'd love to see that.. bring back Tina!! Bring back the 80's!!
💔 She was everything !! Fly high to nirvana Queen 🕊️
RIP Tina the true Queen of rock n roll.❤
Absolutely Gold !!!
From a Canterbury man 🐶🔵⚪️
Wow, ahh the memories of 1980's nswrl. As far as I'm concerned that was the best era of rugby league, the 70's and 80's. There was absolutely nothing like it, unlike in today's game to much interference with modern technology and video refs.
Thank you Tina I was teenager when this came out, it was truly inspirational for the game.
I love the end where his team mates just pick Allan 'Alfie' Langer up off the ground :)
Never Forgotten, Never replaced
Rest in Peace Tina 🕊
RIP Tina. Simply the best.
Damn, this is like watching 'Top Gun'!!
She sent rugby league to the world
Such a simple concept for a promo and so effective. God I miss the 80's and 90's of Rugby League - used to be great watching the VFL/AFL on Saturday then listening to the league on the radio on SUndays thanks to Cenovis vitamins!!!!
Rest In Peace Tina Turner!
An amazing role model for women of all ages! A TRUE legend!
Great vid and definitely appealing to the ladies 😬 My husband is wondering why I'm watching old school Tina Turner tunes over and over 😆😆
Never heard a better voice. Never seen anything looking better.
Back when Australia was actually Australian. Bring the good times back.
Rest In Peace Tina Turner
Rugby League will forever be in debt for her work. RIP Tina Turner ❤✌✌
❤ BEST ERA...Was the 90s. R.I.P QUEEN OF ROCK 💋 ❤
2021 still brings tears to the eyes...💙💛4life
Amazing song and promo. I only learned recently that Tina's scenes were filmed in Fulham, UK where she filmed alongside Rugby players Gavin Miller and Cliff Lyons, who happened to be playing in England at the time.
What a wonderful video. Upbeat. Tina looks like she's enjoying herself
Rip Tina Turner what a legend 🙏 💔 😢
Wish footy was like this now.
It sounds, smells and looks quite 1980s!
... and I GodDamn LOVE IT!
Tina simply emptied the tank! She gave it her all! Tears of joy just stream down your face to watch this! Tina - simply the best!!!
Oh this certainly brings back some happy memories of the good old days of rugby league and the characters...
This was heaps better than simply the best
That was when real men played Rugby league and Tina was on 🔥...RIEP Tina and thanks for the songs
I will never forget this ad :) 👍👍
A great era of rugby league followed on from this classic advertisement
I used to hear this song back in the 90s as a young boy. Little did i know its Tina Turners. I'm appreciating it only now. RIP Queen
RIP Tina Turner - Simply the Best
Does TINA rock or what? Awesome, AWESOME 80's! LOVE it! The catchy tune brings back so many great memories! World will never be the same again as it was in 80's!
Being English and seeing this was just amazing it made me think Aussie rugby was Hollywood and it was best advertisement ever