Turn Me On

Norah Jones

About Turn Me On

"Turn Me On" is a song by John D. Loudermilk that was first recorded and released by Mark Dinning in 1961, as the B-side to his single "Lonely Island". Other notable versions are by Nellie Rutherford and Nina Simone. Norah Jones released her version as the last single from her debut album Come Away with Me. The song was also performed by Shelby Dressel during her American Idol audition. It has been suggested that the song influenced the composition of Leonard Cohen's 1969 song "Bird on the Wire".  


Year:
2002
2:34
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Like a flower waiting to bloom
Like a light bulb in a dark room
I'm just sittin' here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

Like the desert waiting for the rain
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I'm just sittin' here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on

My poor heart, it's been so dark
Since you've been gone
After all, you're the one who turns me off
But you're the only one who can turn me back on

My hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
I'm just sittin' here waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on, turn me on

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Norah Jones

Norah Jones (born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar; March 30, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actress. She is the daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and Sue Jones. She is also the paternal half-sister of Anoushka Shankar. more »

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Written by: John D. Loudermilk

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Turn Me On" by Norah Jones is featured on her debut album, "Come Away with Me," which was released on February 26, 2002.
Genre Classification
The album blends elements of jazz, soul, country, and pop, and this track has a notably sultry bluesy sound.
Songwriting Classification
The song is not an original by Norah Jones but is a cover of a Mark James' song, which was first recorded and made popular by Nina Simone, an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist.
Record Label Classification
"Turn Me On" was released under the label, Blue Note Records, a well-known American jazz record label, owned by Universal Music Group.
Awards Classification
"Come Away with Me" won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2003, bringing Norah Jones into the international spotlight. This album also won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album, while Norah herself won Best New Artist.
Song Duration Classification
The song, "Turn Me On," is 2 minutes and 34 seconds long.
Influential Classification
Norah Jones’ version of ‘Turn Me On’ has been praised for its raw intimacy, and many critics believe her rendition helped re-introduce Nina Simone's work to a younger generation.
Performance Classification
The amateurish video of Norah Jones performing "Turn Me On" on the Late Show with David Letterman, soon after the release of her album, has garnered millions of views online.
Musical Instrument Classification
Within the track "Turn Me On," Norah Jones's smooth vocals are accompanied by piano, which is played by herself, guitar, bass, and drums, constituting a typical blend of instruments for her style of music.
Streaming Classification
As of 2022, the song "Turn Me On" has over 60 million streams on Spotify – a testament to its enduring popularity.

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