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
Turnin Me On set in common time and Hilson's vocals span from the low note of G to the high note of C " "Turnin Me On" is lyrically about physical attraction and composed in a hard-edged tone." "MTV Buzzworthy" described the song "as one-part Rihanna 'Umbrella' and two parts Beyoncé 'Ring the Alarm'" Naming it a standout track from "In a Perfect World..." Andy Kellman of Allmusic called the song a "coquettish trunk rattler." Barry Walters of "Spin" complimented Hilson's "sassiness" on the song which she "wore well." "MTV Buzzworthy" called the Wayne's verse "the best surprise rap since Lisa 'Left Eye'