Tossin' and Turnin' Tossin' and Turnin' "Tossin' and Turnin'" is a song written by Ritchie Adams and Malou Rene, and originally recorded by Bobby Lewis in the fall of 1960. The record was released in December 1960,and it reached number one on both the "Billboard" Hot 100 on July 10, 1961 and R&B chart and has since become a standard on oldies compilations. It was named the number-one single on the "Billboard" chart for 1961, after spending seven consecutive weeks at the top. It was featured on the soundtrack for the 1978 film "Animal House". On the original hit single version, the track
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'