I Didn't Mean to Turn You On
Cherrelle
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When I took you out I knew what you were all about But when I did I didn't mean to turn you on Now I bring you home You told me goodnight's not enough for you I'm sorry baby I didn't mean to turn you on No, I didn't mean to turn you on You read me wrong I wasn't trying to lead you on Not like you think I didn't mean to turn you on I know you Were expecting a one night stand When I refused I knew you wouldn't understand I told you twice I was only trying to be nice Only trying to be nice Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on Babe now why should I Feel guilty 'cause I won't give Guilty 'cause I won't give in I didn't mean to turn you on Ooh, I didn't mean to turn you on When I took you out Iknew what you were all about But when I did I didn't mean to turn you on No, I didn't mean to turn you on I didn't mean to turn you on.... I didn't mean to turn you on....
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Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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9 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is a single that was written and produced by iconic R&B duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Cherrelle's debut album "Fragile," which was released in 1984.
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Original ArtistCherrelle was the original singer of the song "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On". It became one of her most popular songs.
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Chart PerformancePalmer's version became a massive hit, outperforming the original on the charts. It reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also attained success in several other countries like Australia, where it peaked at number 3.
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Cover VersionEnglish rock singer Robert Palmer covered the song in 1986 for his studio album "Riptide."
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Music VideoThe music video for Palmer's version is famous for featuring a band composed of fashion-model-type women all dressed identically, a concept he later continued using in his other hit video for "Addicted to Love."
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Grammy AwardsPalmer's version of "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" earned him a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1987.
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InfluenceDespite Palmer having the more commercially successful version, Cherrelle's original recording of the song has been well received, with Pitchfork even including it in their list of the 200 best songs of the 1980s.
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Other CoversApart from Cherrelle and Palmer, the song has been covered by Mariah Carey for her 2001 movie "Glitter." Her version did not have as much success, however.
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The Track's LegacyEven though it was originally released over three decades ago, the song has remained somewhat relevant in popular culture, being sampled in other songs and frequently appearing in various movies and TV shows, including an episode of "Charlie's Angels." The song is often remembered and associated with the 1980s music scene.
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