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Turn Me On (Mark Dinning song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Turn Me On'" is a song by John D. Loudermilk that was first recorded and released by Mark Dinning in 1961 as the B-side to his single "Lonely Island". Other notable versions are by Nellie Rutherford and Nina Simone. Norah Jones released her version as the last single from her debut album 'Come Away with Me' on May 12, 2003. The song was also performed by Shelby Dressel during her 'American Idol' audition.Pleasant, Rachel [http://www.theledger.com/article/20100222/NEWS/2225046/1326?p=1&tc=pg "Forging Ahead, Despite Elimination"], 'The Ledger', February 22, 2010. It has been suggested that the song influenced the composition of Leonard Cohen's 1969 song "Bird on the Wire".
Norah Jones version
Jones's cover was the seventh track on her debut album. This version also appeared in the movie 'Love Actually' and appears on its soundtrack.
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Category:1961 singles
Category:1961 songs
Category:2004 singles
Category:Blue Note Records singles
Category:Capitol Records singles
Category:Mark Dinning songs
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Category:Songs written by John D. Loudermilk
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