"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.Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" US single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
Chart performance It reached number 15 on the adult contemporary chart and number 27 on the Billboard chart in 1963.Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" chart position, Musicvf.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015 In Canada it reached number 23. The song was also released in the United Kingdom as a single, but it did not chart.Dick and Dee Dee, "Turn Around" UK single release Retrieved May 2, 2015. The song was featured on their 1964 album, Turn Around.Dick and Dee Dee, Turn Around. Discogs.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015.
Other versions Belafonte released a version of the song as the B-side of his 1959 single, "Darlin' Cora".Harry Belafonte, "Darlin' Cora" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015. The Kingston Trio released a version on the 1963 album, Time to Think.The Kingston Trio, Time to Think, AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015 Josh White Jr. released a version on the 1964 album, I'm On My Own Way. The Brothers Four released a version of the song as the B-side of their 1965 single, "Somewhere".The Brothers Four, "Somewhere" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015. The Womenfolk released a version as a single in the UK in 1965.The Womenfolk, "Turn Around" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Freddie and the Dreamers released a version as a single in the UK in 1966.Freddie and the Dreamers, "Turn Around" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Eddie Albert released a version of the song as the B-side of his 1966 single, "Green Acres".Eddie Albert, "Green Acres" single release, 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Sonny & Cher released a version of the song as the B-side of their 1966 single, "Living for You".Sonny & Cher, "Living for You" single release. 45cat.com Retrieved May 2, 2015. Nadia Cattouse released a version of the song as the B-side of her 1966 single, "Beautiful Barbados".Nadia Cattouse, "Beautiful Barbados" single release. 45cat.com, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Anita Harris released a version of the song on her 1967 album Just Loving You. Jimmie Rodgers released a version of the song on his 1967 album, Child of Clay. Diana Ross released a version of the song on her 1973 album, Last Time I Saw Him.Diana Ross, Last Time I Saw Him. AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Václav Neckář released a version with czech lyrics on his 1974 album Tomu, Kdo Nás Má Rád. Nanci Griffith released a version of the song on her 1993 album Other Voices, Other Rooms.Nanci Griffth, More Songs from Pooh Corner, AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015 Rosemary Clooney released a version of the song on her 1997 album, Mothers & Daughters.Rosemary Clooney, Mothers & Daughters.AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Kenny Loggins released a version of the song on his 2000 album, More Songs from Pooh Corner.Kenny Loggins, More Songs from Pooh Corner. AllMusic, Retrieved May 2, 2015. Homer Simpson sings "Turn Around" in the 2003 Simpsons episode "The Ziff Who Came to Dinner".
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