Tossin' and Turnin'

Bobby Lewis

About Tossin' and Turnin'

"Tossin' and Turnin'" is a song written by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene, and originally recorded by Bobby Lewis in the fall of 1960. The record was released in December 1960, and it reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 on July 10, 1961 and R&B chart and has since become a standard on oldies compilations. It was named the number one single on the Billboard chart for 1961, after spending seven consecutive weeks at the top. It was featured on the soundtrack for the 1978 film Animal House. On the original hit single version, the track begins with Lewis singing "I couldn't sleep at all last night", and it appears this way on most oldies compilations. However, on some releases the song has a prelude, where Lewis sings "Baby... Baby...you did something to me", followed by a musical cue into the first verse. Lewis usually includes this prelude when he performs the song live. The personnel on the original hit recording included Ritchie Adams and Eric Gale on guitar, Bob Bushnell on bass, King Curtis on a tenor sax mouthpiece, Frank Haywood Henry on baritone sax, Paul Griffin on Piano, and Sticks Evans on drums. 


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Baby, baby, can't you see what you're doing to me?
I couldn't sleep a wink last night just a-thinking of you
Baby things weren't right I kept on tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'  tossin' and turnin' all night
I threw the blankets on the floor, turned my pillow upside down
Then I thought of you some more
And I kept on tossin' and turnin' turnin' and tossin' 
Tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed, turned on the light
Pulled down the shade went to the kitchen for a bite
Pulled up the shade, turned off the light
I jumped back into bed it was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was striking four, couldn't get you off my mind
Heard the milkman at the door but I was tossin' and turnin'

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Bobby Lewis

Bobby Lewis (born February 17, 1933 or 1925, Indianapolis, Indiana) is an African American rock and roll and R&B singer. more »

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Written by: RITCHIE ADAMS, MALOU RENE, RICHARD A ZIEGLER

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
The song "Tossin' and Turnin'" was recorded by Bobby Lewis in 1961. The song was written by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene.
Chart Success
"Tossin' and Turnin'" topped the Billboard Hot 100 on July 10, 1961, and remained there for seven weeks. It's one of the few songs to stay at the top spot for such a long time.
Certifications
The song hit the pinnacle of success when it was certified Gold by the RIAA. It sold over one million copies.
Billboard Achievement
At the end of 1961, "Tossin' and Turnin'" landed as the top Billboard song of the year.
Film Appearance
The song was used in the opening credits of the cult classic film 'Animal House' in 1978.
Cover Versions
Various artists, including The Supremes, The Kingsmen, and Kiss have covered the song.
King Curtis' Contribution
King Curtis, a remarkable saxophone player, played the tenor sax solo in "Tossin' and Turnin.'"
Album Feature
"Tossin' and Turnin'" features in Bobby Lewis' album "Tossin' & Turnin'" which includes other hit singles like "One Track Mind."
Cultural Impact
Even decades after its release, "Tossin' and Turnin'" continues to be popular, often been played on oldies and classic hit radio stations.
Bobby Lewis' Career
Although Bobby Lewis had other smaller hits, "Tossin' and Turnin'" remained his biggest and most memorable hit, making him a significant one-hit wonder of the 1960s era.

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