Tossing and Turning
The Ivy League
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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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Written by: DWAYNE P. WIGGINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release"Tossing and Turning" was released in June 1965, belonging to the pop music genre.
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SongwritingThis rock ‘n’ roll classic was composed by John Carter and Ken Lewis, who formed part of the British pop trio, The Ivy League.
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Chart Performance"Tossing and Turning" was a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and holding the position for two weeks.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several other artists, including American band "The Buckinghams", showcasing the song’s popularity across the Atlantic.
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Noteworthy Recognition"Tossing and Turning" was named by NME magazine as one of the top 100 singles of all time.
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John Carter's CareerApart from being a part of The Ivy League, Carter also enjoyed a fruitful songwriting career, co-writing high-profile hits for other artists including "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat" for "Herman's Hermits."
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In Pop CultureThe song remains a staple on oldies radio stations and has been used in various media, including films and commercials.
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Band's FormationThe Ivy League was formed in 1964, a year before this song was released. Its original members were John Carter, Ken Lewis, and Perry Ford.
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Band's TransitionAfter releasing "Tossing and Turning", The Ivy League eventually transitioned into a studio band called "The Flower Pot Men", where they achieved other chart successes.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Tossing and Turning" perfectly encapsulate the restless, sleepless excitement the protagonist feels when thinking about his loved one, staying true to its title.
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