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Bobby Lewis (born February 17, 1933, Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer.
Lewis learned to play the piano by age six. Adopted at age twelve, he moved to a home in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up with the influences of the pioneer blues musicians until the advent of rock and roll, Lewis began to build a musical career in the 1950s, and in 1960 appeared at the Apollo Theatre in New York City.
In July 1961, his recording of "Tossin' and Turnin'" went to No.1 for seven weeks on the Billboard chart. It sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc. Later that year, he had a second Top Ten song, "One Track Mind", his only other major hit record, at No. 9.
"Tossin' And Turnin'", composed by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene, was featured on the soundtrack for the 1978 film Animal House. The song was also covered by Steve Goodman, the Replacements, the Guess Who, Peter Criss, and Jimmy Sturr, among others. (The Ivy League's UK hit "Tossin' And Turnin", however, is a completely different song.)
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original song, oldie.
"Tossin' and Turnin'" is a song written by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene, and originally recorded by Bobby Lewis. The record 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 Billboard's number-one single 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 per...
from "Album" 1983 Joan Jett and the blackhearts Tossin And Turnin I couldn't sleep at all last night Just a-thinkin' 'bout you Baby, things weren't right 'Cause I was Tossin' and turnin', turnin' and tossin' Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin' all night I kicked the blankets on the floor Turned my pillow upside down I never felt this way before 'Cause I was Tossin' and turnin', turnin' and tossin' Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin' all night Jumped out of bed, turned on the lights Pulled down the shade, went to the kitchen for a bite Rolled up the shade, turned down the lights I jumped back in the bed, was the middle of the night The clock downstairs was strikin' three Couldn't get you off my mind I heard the milkman on the st...
Tossin’ And Turnin’ (Adams-Rene) by Bobby Lewis, orchestra conducted by Joe Rene This infectious rocker parked for seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, longer than any other single during the year 1961. In both Cash Box and Music Vendor it was a four-week stay. Bobby's follow-up release "One Track Mind" is also included in this 1961 collection. TIP: Click this link to browse through all 183 videos of the 1961 HITS ARCHIVE collection, alphabetically arranged in the convenient YouTube Playlist format: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTFzQlK7fWk-yqOhKLBnteS452s2kyUmL THE 1961 HITS ARCHIVE - here in one place, a comprehensive collection of ‘pop’ best-sellers and songs that made an impact that were either released or enjoyed a major chunk of their popularity within the calendar ye...
No 3 hit in UK charts - 1965. This is definitely original version NOT re- recorded one!
Lewis began to build a musical career in the 1950s, which progressed into the 60's. In July 1961, his recording of "Tossin' and Turnin'" went to No.1 for seven weeks on the Billboard chart. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. This performance was recorded live at Little Darlin's Rock 'n' Roll Palace, in Kissimmee, Florida.
Ed Wilson interviews theater director Bobby Lewis about directing and his involvement in the Group Theater. (Taped: 02-28-1989)
Robert "Bubby" Lewis (Lupe Fiasco, Snoop Dog) talks about GK amps and plays through the MB Fusion 800 Check out more Robert "Bubby" Lewis here: http://www.robertbubbylewis.com/ Check out more GK products here: http://www.gallien-krueger.com/ Special thanks to Center Staging in Burbank, CA for providing the space and equipment for this shoot: http://centerstaging.com/ Shot and produced by: http://www.hunthousepictures.com/
Lewis began to build a musical career in the 1950s, which progressed into the 60's. Shortly after the success of 'Tossin' and Turnin', he gained more success with 'One Track Mind' which reached #9 in the US pop charts. This performance was recorded live at Little Darlin's Rock 'n' Roll Palace, in Kissimmee, Florida.
Lewis began to build a musical career in the 1950s, which progressed into the 60's. In July 1961, his recording of "Tossin' and Turnin'" went to No.1 for seven weeks on the Billboard chart. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. This performance was recorded live at Little Darlin's Rock 'n' Roll Palace, in Kissimmee, Florida.
"Tossin' and Turnin'" is a song written by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene, and originally recorded by Bobby Lewis. The record 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 Billboard's number-one single 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 per...
Doyle Wilburn introduces Bobby Lewis to the Opry audience, where he performs his #6 Country hit for United Artists Records. Recorded LIVE at the Ryman Auditorium for syndicated broadcast. Audio taken from the original 1967 Grand Ole Opry transcription disc, restored using MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab.
I couldn't sleep at all last night
Just a-thinkin' 'bout you
Baby, things weren't right
'Cause I was
Tossin' and turnin', turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin' all night
I kicked the blankets on the floor
Turned my pillow upside down
I never felt this way before
'Cause I was
Tossin' and turnin', turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed, turned on the lights
Pulled down the shade, went to the kitchen for a bite
Rolled up the shade, turned down the lights
I jumped back in the bed, was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was strikin' three
Couldn't get you off my mind
I heard the milkman on the street
'Cause I was
Tossin' and turnin', turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed, turned on the lights
Pulled down the shade, went to the kitchen for a bite
Rolled up the shade, turned down the lights
Jumped back in the bed, was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was strikin' three
Couldn't get you off my mind
I heard the milkman on the street
'Cause I was
Tossin' and turnin', turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' and turnin', tossin' and turnin' all night
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin')
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin')
Turnin' and tossin' (turnin' and tossin')
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin')
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin')
Turnin' and tossin' (tossin' and turnin')
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin'), oh
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin')
Turnin' and tossin' (tossin' and turnin')
(Tossin' and turnin')
Tossin' and turnin' (tossin' and turnin')
Turnin' and tossin' (tossin' and turnin')