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Turn Around, Look at Me
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Wikipedia article
"'Turn Around, Look at Me'" is a song written by Jerry Capehart and Glen Campbell, though Campbell is not officially credited.
In 1961, Glen Campbell released his version as a single. This was his first song to chart in the United States, hitting #62 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/glen-campbell-p1543/charts-awards/billboard-singles Glen Campbell charting singles] Retrieved 09-18-11. #15 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and in Canada, it reached #9 in the CHUM Charts. This version included session drummer Earl Palmer on drums.Scherman, Tony, 'Backbeat: The Earl Palmer Story', foreword by Wynton Marsalis, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1999
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The Lettermen version
In 1962, The Lettermen released their version as a single. It made it to #5 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, but the b-side of the single, "How Is Julie?," became the bigger hit.
Bee Gees version
In 1964, while Bee Gees were still in Australia, they released a version of the song which did not chart.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/spicks--specks-26-songs-from-the-early-days-r1715898 The Bee Gees, 'Spicks & Specks: 26 Songs from the Early Days'] Retrieved 09-18-11. It is also their fifth single, and was credited to "Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees". It was also included on the group's 1967 mop-up compilation 'Turn Around, Look at Us' and the 1998 anthology of their Australian recordings 'Brilliant from Birth'.
Personnel
* Barry Gibb lead vocals* Robin Gibb harmony and backing vocals
* Maurice Gibb harmony and backing vocals
* Uncredited musicians guitar, bass, drums, orchestra, chorus
The Vogues' version
In 1968, The Vogues released their remake as a single. This version was by far the most successful, reaching #7 on the Hot 100[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-vogues-p5769/charts-awards/billboard-singles The Vogues charting singles] Retrieved 09-18-11. and #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In 2019 it was used in a Volkswagen commercial.
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Category:1961 singles
Category:1962 singles
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Category:Songs written by Jerry Capehart
Category:Glen Campbell songs
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Category:1961 songs
Category:Leedon Records singles
Category:Reprise Records singles
Category:Crest Records singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Dick Glasser
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