Turn Me Loose
Fabian
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Turn me loose, turn me loose I say This is the first time I have felt this way Gonna get a thousand kicks or kiss a thousand chicks So turn me loose Turn me loose, turn me loose I say Gonna rock'n'roll long as the band's gonna play Gonna holler, gonna shout, gonna knock myself right out So turn me loose (turn me loose, ooh-ahh) I've got some change in my pocket and I'm rarin' to go Takin' some chick-a to the picture show And when I see her home and we kiss goodnight Well, turn me loose, turn me loose, turn me loose, turn meloose Turn me loose, turn me loose I say Yes, today is gonna, is gonna be the day I want you all to understand, now I am a man So turn me loose (turn me loose, ooh-ahh) I've got some change in my pocket and I'm rarin' to go Takin' some chick-a to the picture show And when I see her home and we kiss goodnight Well, turn me loose, turn me loose, turn me loose, turn meloose Turn me loose, turn me loose I say Yes, today is gonna, is gonna be the day I want you all to understand, now I am a man So turn me loose (turn me loose, ooh-ahh)
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Written by: MORT SHUMAN, DOC POMUS
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Turn Me Loose" was released in February 1959 by Chancellor Records, marking it as one of Fabian's earliest recordings.
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly gained popularity and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in May 1959.
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Music StyleFascinatingly, "Turn Me Loose" reflected the popular music style of the late 1950s, involving elements of rock and roll and teen idol genres.
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B-Side SongThe B-side of this record was another popular Fabian song, "Stop Thief!" This strategy was common at the time to increase the chances of having a hit.
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SongwritersIt was co-written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, who were noted songwriters in the music industry and had also written for other famous artists such as Elvis Presley.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Turn Me Loose", including Led Zeppelin during their early live performances. This points to the enduring influence and reach of the song.
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Inclusion in FilmsThe song has also been used on numerous occasions in feature films, such as 1993's "Calendar Girl" and 2010's "A Single Man," demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Fabian's CareerThe release of "Turn Me Loose" boosted Fabian's career significantly. The singer was only 15 years old when the song was released and he quickly became a teen idol.
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Fabian’s ReflectionsIn later years, Fabian has often commented that he doesn't view himself as a great singer, but "Turn Me Loose" still remains one of his most recognised tracks.
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AwardsIn 1959, Fabian received a gold disc for one million sales of "Turn Me Loose".
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Element of NonconformityThe title "Turn Me Loose" evokes images of rebellion and nonconformity, painting a picture of the state of youth culture in America during the late 1950s.
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Fabian’s Stage Name‘Fabian’ is a stage name given by the record executives. His real name is Fabiano Anthony Forte.
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