You Turn Me On (song)
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{{Infobox song
| name = You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Ian Whitcomb and Bluesville
| album =
| B-side = Poor But Honest
| released = 1965
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = British Invasion, Rock & Roll
| length = 2:44
| label = Tower 134
| writer = Ian Whitcomb
| producer = Jerry Dennon
| prev_title = This Sporting Life
| prev_year = 1965
| next_title = N-E-R-V-O-US!
| next_year = 1965
}}
"You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)" is a 1965 single by Ian Whitcomb and Bluesville, written by Ian Whitcomb.{{cite web|title=secondhandsongs.com|url=https://secondhandsongs.com/work/55352|website=secondhandsongs.com|accessdate=February 23, 2021}}
Background
The song is noticeable for Whitcomb's falsetto and "orgasmic vocal hook".[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p21390|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic] artist bio Whitcomb recorded this song with his band, Bluesville. The hit version is edited; the original single as recorded was over 3 minutes and had a longer intro during which a mike stand can be clearly heard falling into a studio wall and it had a cold ("stinger") ending. The band Bluesville featured Mick Molloy on lead guitar, Deke O'Brien on Rhythm Guitar, Brian Lynch on bass, Ian McGarry on drums and Pete Adler and Barry Richardson on saxophones.
Chart performance
As part of the British Invasion, "You Turn Me On" peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. the week of July 17, 1965 and number 30 in Canada.[https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1965-07-17/ Billboard Hot 100, Week of July 17, 1965 – Billboard.com.] Retrieved October 22, 2024.{{cite web|url=http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5667.pdf| title=RPM Top 40 Singles - June 14, 1965}}
Cover versions
- American actress and singer Mae West included a version on her 1966 album Way Out West.
- American dance music singer Crystal Waters recorded it for the soundtrack of the 1992 film Encino Man.
References
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Category:British rock-and-roll songs
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