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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 versionJones's cover was the seventh track on her debut album. This version also appeared in the movie 'Love Actually' and appears on its soundtrack. ChartsCertificationsRelease historyReferencesCategory:1961 singles Category:1961 songs Category:2004 singles Category:Blue Note Records singles Category:Capitol Records singles Category:Mark Dinning songs Category:Nina Simone songs Category:Norah Jones songs Category:Songs written by John D. Loudermilk | |
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