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"'''Turn Around'''" is a song written by [[Malvina Reynolds]], [[Brian Greene#Early life|Alan Greene]], and [[Harry Belafonte]] and made popular by [[Dick and Dee Dee]]. The song was produced by [[Don Ralke]] and The Wilder Brothers.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/5396 Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" US single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
"'''Turn Around'''" is a song written by [[Malvina Reynolds]], [[Brian Greene#Early life|Alan Greene]], and [[Harry Belafonte]] and made popular by [[Dick and Dee Dee]]. The song was produced by [[Don Ralke]] and The Wilder Brothers.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/5396 Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" US single release]. ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
It reached number 15 on the [[Adult Contemporary (chart)|adult contemporary chart]] and number 27 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' chart]] in 1963.<ref>[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Turn+Around+by+Dick+and+Dee+Dee&id=11856 Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" chart position] Retrieved May 2, 2015</ref> The song was also released in the United Kingdom as a single, but it did not chart.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/wb119 Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" UK single release] Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref> The song was featured on their 1964 album, ''Turn Around''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Dick-Dee-Dee-Turn-Around/release/6638972 Dick and Dee Dee, ''Turn Around'']. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
It reached number 15 on the [[Adult Contemporary (chart)|adult contemporary chart]] and number 27 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' chart]] in 1963.<ref>[http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=Turn+Around+by+Dick+and+Dee+Dee&id=11856 Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" chart position], ''Musicvf.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015</ref> In [[CHUM Chart|Canada]] it reached number 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chumtribute.com/63-12-16-chart.jpg| title=CHUM Hit Parade - December 16, 1963}}</ref> The song was also released in the United Kingdom as a single, but it did not chart.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/wb119 Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" UK single release] Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref> The song was featured on their 1964 album, ''Turn Around''.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Dick-Dee-Dee-Turn-Around/release/6638972 Dick and Dee Dee, ''Turn Around'']. ''Discogs.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>


==Other versions==
==Other versions==
*Belafonte released a version of the song as the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of his 1959 single, "Darlin' Cora".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/477491 Harry Belafonte, "Darlin' Cora" single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*Belafonte released a version of the song as the [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] of his 1959 single, "Darlin' Cora".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/477491 Harry Belafonte, "Darlin' Cora" single release]. ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[The Kingston Trio]] released a version on the 1963 album, ''[[Time to Think (The Kingston Trio album)|Time to Think]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/new-frontier-time-to-think-mw0000057684 The Kingston Trio, ''Time to Think''] Retrieved May 2, 2015</ref>
*[[The Kingston Trio]] released a version on the 1963 album, ''[[Time to Think (The Kingston Trio album)|Time to Think]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/new-frontier-time-to-think-mw0000057684 The Kingston Trio, ''Time to Think''], ''[[AllMusic]]'', Retrieved May 2, 2015</ref>
*[[Josh White, Jr.]] released a version on the 1964 album, ''I'm On My Own Way''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Josh-White-Jr-Im-On-My-Own-Way/release/5866549|title=Josh White, Jr. - I'm On My Own Way|website=Discogs|year=1964 |access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref>
*[[Josh White Jr.]] released a version on the 1964 album, ''I'm On My Own Way''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Josh-White-Jr-Im-On-My-Own-Way/release/5866549|title=Josh White, Jr. - I'm On My Own Way|website=Discogs.com|year=1964 |access-date=2016-11-02}}</ref>
*[[The Brothers Four]] released a version of the song as the B-side of their 1965 single, "[[Somewhere (song)|Somewhere]]".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/477491 The Brothers Four, "Somewhere" single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[The Brothers Four]] released a version of the song as the B-side of their 1965 single, "[[Somewhere (song)|Somewhere]]".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/477491 The Brothers Four, "Somewhere" single release]. ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[The Womenfolk]] released a version as a single in the UK in 1965.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/rca1439 The Womenfolk, "Turn Around" single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[The Womenfolk]] released a version as a single in the UK in 1965.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/rca1439 The Womenfolk, "Turn Around" single release]. ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Freddie and the Dreamers]] released a version as a single in the UK in 1966.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/db8033 Freddie and the Dreamers, "Turn Around" single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Freddie and the Dreamers]] released a version as a single in the UK in 1966.<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/db8033 Freddie and the Dreamers, "Turn Around" single release]. ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Eddie Albert]] released a version of the song as the B-side of his 1966 single, "Green Acres".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/443757 Eddie Albert, "Green Acres" single release] Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Eddie Albert]] released a version of the song as the B-side of his 1966 single, "Green Acres".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/443757 Eddie Albert, "Green Acres" single release], ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Sonny & Cher]] released a version of the song as the B-side of their 1966 single, "Living for You".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/584057 Sonny & Cher, "Living for You" single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Sonny & Cher]] released a version of the song as the B-side of their 1966 single, "Living for You".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/584057 Sonny & Cher, "Living for You" single release]. ''45cat.com'' Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Nadia Cattouse]] released a version of the song as the B-side of her 1966 single, "Beautiful Barbados".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/re503 Nadia Cattouse, "Beautiful Barbados" single release]. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Nadia Cattouse]] released a version of the song as the B-side of her 1966 single, "Beautiful Barbados".<ref>[http://www.45cat.com/record/re503 Nadia Cattouse, "Beautiful Barbados" single release]. ''45cat.com'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Anita Harris]] released a version of the song on her 1967 album ''[[Just Loving You (album)|Just Loving You]]''.
*[[Anita Harris]] released a version of the song on her 1967 album ''[[Just Loving You (album)|Just Loving You]]''.
*[[Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer)|Jimmie Rodgers]] released a version of the song on his 1967 album, ''[[Child of Clay (album)|Child of Clay]]''.<ref>[https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/sp4130 "Child of Clay".]</ref>
*[[Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer)|Jimmie Rodgers]] released a version of the song on his 1967 album, ''[[Child of Clay (album)|Child of Clay]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.45worlds.com/vinyl/album/sp4130|title=Vinyl Album: Jimmie Rodgers - Child Of Clay (1968)|website=45worlds.com}}</ref>
*[[Diana Ross]] released a version of the song on her 1973 album, ''[[Last Time I Saw Him]]''.<ref>Diana Ross, [http://www.allmusic.com/album/last-time-i-saw-him-mw0000482408 ''Last Time I Saw Him'']. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Diana Ross]] released a version of the song on her 1973 album, ''[[Last Time I Saw Him]]''.<ref>Diana Ross, [http://www.allmusic.com/album/last-time-i-saw-him-mw0000482408 ''Last Time I Saw Him'']. ''[[AllMusic]]'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Václav Neckář]] released a version with czech lyrics on his 1974 album ''[[Tomu, Kdo Nás Má Rád]]''. <ref> [https://www.supraphonline.cz/album/1180-tomu-kdo-nas-ma-rad-bonusy?trackId=16661 Supraphon]. </ref>
*[[Václav Neckář]] released a version with czech lyrics on his 1974 album ''[[Tomu, Kdo Nás Má Rád]]''. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.supraphonline.cz/album/1180-tomu-kdo-nas-ma-rad-bonusy|title=Tomu, kdo nás má rád + bonusy – Václav Neckář |website=Supraphonline.cz}}</ref>
*[[Nanci Griffith]] released a version of the song on her 1993 album ''[[Other Voices, Other Rooms (Nanci Griffith album)|Other Voices, Other Rooms]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/other-voices-other-rooms-mw0000093265 Nanci Griffth, ''More Songs from Pooh Corner''] Retrieved May 2, 2015</ref>
*[[Nanci Griffith]] released a version of the song on her 1993 album ''[[Other Voices, Other Rooms (Nanci Griffith album)|Other Voices, Other Rooms]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/other-voices-other-rooms-mw0000093265 Nanci Griffth, ''More Songs from Pooh Corner''], ''[[AllMusic]]'', Retrieved May 2, 2015</ref>
*[[Rosemary Clooney]] released a version of the song on her 1997 album, ''[[Mothers & Daughters (album)|Mothers & Daughters]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/mothers-daughters-mw0000021755 Rosemary Clooney, ''Mothers & Daughters'']. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Rosemary Clooney]] released a version of the song on her 1997 album, ''[[Mothers & Daughters (album)|Mothers & Daughters]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/mothers-daughters-mw0000021755 Rosemary Clooney, ''Mothers & Daughters''].''[[AllMusic]]'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Kenny Loggins]] released a version of the song on his 2000 album, ''[[More Songs from Pooh Corner]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/more-songs-from-pooh-corner-mw0000052420 Kenny Loggins, ''More Songs from Pooh Corner'']. Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Kenny Loggins]] released a version of the song on his 2000 album, ''[[More Songs from Pooh Corner]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/more-songs-from-pooh-corner-mw0000052420 Kenny Loggins, ''More Songs from Pooh Corner'']. ''[[AllMusic]]'', Retrieved May 2, 2015.</ref>
*[[Homer Simpson]] sings "Turn Around" in the 2003 ''[[The Simpsons|Simpsons]]'' episode "[[The Ziff Who Came to Dinner]]".
*[[Homer Simpson]] sings "Turn Around" in the 2003 ''[[The Simpsons|Simpsons]]'' episode "[[The Ziff Who Came to Dinner]]".


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:48, 11 August 2024

"Turn Around"
Single by Dick and Dee Dee
from the album Turn Around
B-side"Don't Leave Me"
ReleasedNovember 1963 (US)
November 13, 1963 (UK)
GenreFolk
Length2:38
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Malvina Reynolds, Alan Greene, Harry Belafonte
Producer(s)Don Ralke, The Wilder Brothers
Dick and Dee Dee singles chronology
"Where Did the Good Times Go"
(1963) 		"Turn Around"
(1963) 		"All My Trials"
(1964)

"Turn Around" is a song written by Malvina Reynolds, Alan Greene, and Harry Belafonte and made popular by Dick and Dee Dee. The song was produced by Don Ralke and The Wilder Brothers.[1]

Chart performance

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It reached number 15 on the adult contemporary chart and number 27 on the Billboard chart in 1963.[2] In Canada it reached number 23.[3] The song was also released in the United Kingdom as a single, but it did not chart.[4] The song was featured on their 1964 album, Turn Around.[5]

Other versions

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References

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  1. ^ Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" US single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. ^ Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" chart position, Musicvf.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015
  3. ^ "CHUM Hit Parade - December 16, 1963".
  4. ^ Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" UK single release Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  5. ^ Dick and Dee Dee, Turn Around. Discogs.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  6. ^ Harry Belafonte, "Darlin' Cora" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  7. ^ The Kingston Trio, Time to Think, AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015
  8. ^ "Josh White, Jr. - I'm On My Own Way". Discogs.com. 1964. Retrieved 2016-11-02.
  9. ^ The Brothers Four, "Somewhere" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  10. ^ The Womenfolk, "Turn Around" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  11. ^ Freddie and the Dreamers, "Turn Around" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  12. ^ Eddie Albert, "Green Acres" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  13. ^ Sonny & Cher, "Living for You" single release. 45cat.com Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  14. ^ Nadia Cattouse, "Beautiful Barbados" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  15. ^ "Vinyl Album: Jimmie Rodgers - Child Of Clay (1968)". 45worlds.com.
  16. ^ Diana Ross, Last Time I Saw Him. AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  17. ^ "Tomu, kdo nás má rád + bonusy – Václav Neckář". Supraphonline.cz.
  18. ^ Nanci Griffth, More Songs from Pooh Corner, AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015
  19. ^ Rosemary Clooney, Mothers & Daughters.AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  20. ^ Kenny Loggins, More Songs from Pooh Corner. AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
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