Bobby Lewis Bobby Lewis Robert Alan Lewis (born February 9, 1925) is an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1961 hit single "Tossin' and Turnin'". Lewis was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and learned to play the piano by age six, despite very poor eyesight. Adopted at age twelve, he moved to a home in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up with the influences of the pioneer blues musicians until the advent of rock and roll, Lewis began to build a musical career in the 1950s. He moved to New York City. In July 1961, his recording of
Turnin Me On video ranked at number two on " Top 100 Videos of 2009" countdown. In promoting her album, Hilson performed the song on February 2, 2009 on 106 & Park. Hilson performed the song on March 17, 2009 on "Dogg After Dark". Lil Wayne joined her to perform the song with "Energy" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" "Turnin Me On" was performed by Hilson at BET's Spring Bling 2009, and at BET's Rip the Runway 2009. She performed the song as part of medleys at the 2009 BET Awards as well as the 2009 Soul Train Music Awards. The official remix of