I Turned You On Explained

I Turned You On
Type:single
Artist:The Isley Brothers
A-Side:I Know Who You Been Socking It To
Released:May 21, 1969
Recorded:A&R Studios, New York City; 1969
Genre:Funk/soul
Length:2:40
Label:T-Neck
902
Producer:The Isley Brothers
Prev Title:It's Your Thing
Prev Year:1969
Next Title:Black Berries (Part 1)
Next Year:1969

"I Turned You On" is a 1969 funk song by The Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint. The single was almost as big a hit as their predecessor, "It's Your Thing", reaching number six on the R&B chart and number twenty-three on the pop chart.

Background

The song's then-controversial usage of the popular sock it to me catchphrase (the song depicting sex) helped its popularity among fans.

Personnel

lead vocals

Chart performance

Chart (1969)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[1] 23
US Best Selling Rhythm & Blues Singles (Billboard)[2] 6

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

    . Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 411.

  2. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

    . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 278.