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 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'