Boll Weevil (song) the time was "Tossin' and Turnin'" by rock and roll singer Bobby Lewis, and Benton's song was not considered rock and roll by the magazine, "The Boll Weevil Song" holds the distinction of being the first number-one song on the "Billboard" Easy Listening chart. In the UK, the song reached a peak position of number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the Top 40 for eight weeks during the summer of 1961. The majority of the song's lyrics are spoken by Benton, as in when the farmer inquires, "Say, why'd you pick my farm?", to which the
Howard Gable Mr Lee In London Label: His Master's Voice – CSDM6268 Vinyl LP Stereo 1 Tabatha Twitchit 2 To Make A Big Man Cry 3 Stop In The Name Of Love 4 Walkin' With My Angel 5 Maria 6 Why Or Where Or When B Side 1 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2 Big Man 3 The Wanderer 4 Tossin' And Turnin' 5 Do You Mind 6 Big Boots Credits · Photography – Sal Criscillo · Recording Engineer – Peter Hitchcock · Produced by Howard Gable · Recorded at HMV Studios – Wellington, New Zealand Mr. Lee Grant