In the same year that Tina Turner made her spectacular comeback with “What's Love Got To Do With It,” the now largely forgotten Jackie DeMerritt released her own version of the song. The 12-inch single came out on Circle Records, a reggae label from Opa-locka, Florida, operated by the Jamaican band Inner Circle during the 1980s.

The song originally appeared on Tina Turner’s 1984 breakthrough album Private Dancer. It became her first number-one hit in the United States and earned her three Grammy Awards.

Jackie DeMerritt takes the pop classic in a completely different direction, turning it into a wonderfully laid-back slice of reggae-pop with unmistakable summer vibes. Warm, easy-going, and effortlessly catchy. Rather than trying to match Tina Turner’s powerhouse performance, she lets the groove do the talking.

That’s exactly what makes records like this so much fun to discover. Hidden away on an obscure Florida reggae label, this version gives a global pop hit an entirely different feel. A small but rewarding find for collectors and anyone who enjoys hearing familiar songs from an unexpected angle.