Saturday, March 16, 2013

Record #0299: Tossin’ and Turnin’ / Oh Yes, I Love You – BOBBY LEWIS



Beltone 1002 (original) USA, Feb. 1961
Words & Music by:  Side A – Ritchie Adams, Malou Rene; Side B – Malou Rene, Bobby Lewis
Musicians: Bobby Lewis (vocals and piano?) and an orchestra conducted by Joe Rene
Recording sessions: Beltone Studios (?), New York, NY, 1960
Highest chart positions:  US #1, US R&B #1

This sold over 3 million copies and was the best-selling record in the US in 1961. It spent seven weeks at the top of the charts. Not bad for a debut single.

List price:  Very Good+ is $12.50, Near Mint is $25

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