I first heard this around 1966 or so, I was probably eight years old riding in the car with my mom to Pipestone MN. I may have heard it a couple more times, maybe not. Then, never heard it again, but it always stuck with me. I had no idea what the title was or who sang it. Then once the internet came of age, I spent hours and hours over the last two decades until I found it. So, I crank it up every now and then, and glad I found it.
A dear friend to Blitz Magazine for years, Ian Whitcomb was also an extraordinarily gifted composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, bandleader, author, broadcaster and musicologist. Sadly, we lost him on 20 April 2020. I will forever treasure the many hours we spent together back in the day. He is greatly missed.
@@ianwhitcomb You are most kind, and thank you very much. Sadly, I lost touch with Ian around the time that the two of you first met. He spoke very highly of you at that early stage, and it was a blessing to know that all worked out so well for you both. As chronicled in the extensive tribute to him on Blitz Magazine's web site, I was immeasurably blessed to have been able to spend a great deal of time with him in the early 1980s. I cherish the memory of those times immensely. Deepest sympathy and prayers for you and yours.
I saw Ian when he toured with The Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars Summer Tour 1965 at Salina Kansas's Memorial Hall on 5-14-65. So listening to this song and watching Ian perform You Turn Me On brings back memories for me i was a teenage girl in the sixties. Thanks for sharing the video.
Ian thanks all of you for watching and commenting. You Turn Me On, of course, was just the beginning. Ian is still performing, writing, acting, and speaking. He's quite the renaissance man.
He's also a great story teller. Rock Odyssey: A Chronicle of the Sixties is an insider's look at what it was like to be a one hit wonder or as he puts it "a certified flash in the pan" during the Beatlemania era. His conversation with Roger McGuinn of the Byrds on a TV show they did together (they performed Vera Lynns "We'll Meet Again" the iconic WW2 song for the British as if it were a joke, and he set them straight) is worth the price of admission. I highly recommend it.
@regina whitcomb I write for The Los Angeles Beat. I'd love to interview you, regarding the late Ian Whitcomb! If you are interested, then you can reach me at the following: shirleypena1956@yahoo.com
I remember this song when I was a kid.....hadn't heard it again probably since the late 1960's. Thanks to youtube, I've heard Ian doing other great stuff.....now I'm a new fan.
The last time I heard this song was around 30 years ago....maybe more... But some days ago, the instant it started to sound, I Knew what was it about..... Thanks sptyfy for playing it, and thamks a lot to you tube for posting this and many other videos.
Love the track! Brought here by the fantastic book that Ian Whitcomb wrote called 'Irving Berlin and Ragtime America'. A brilliant read that really summons up that exciting time for pop songwriters pushing all kinds of boundaries . Thank you for the upload .
I remember laughing whenever this song played on the radio. I was 10 years old then and thought it sounded kind of weird. It must have worried my parents.
It gave mine something to laugh at- US - while they sat in a bar winding down. By the end of the night they'd be singing along with the song on the jukebox :D
I remember this song in 1965 when I was 13 years old. I really like it. I am surprized he got by with the sexual connotations of this song in those early times. He is a real showman.
I first heard this around 1966 or so, I was probably eight years old riding in the car with my mom to Pipestone MN. I may have heard it a couple more times, maybe not. Then, never heard it again, but it always stuck with me. I had no idea what the title was or who sang it. Then once the internet came of age, I spent hours and hours over the last two decades until I found it. So, I crank it up every now and then, and glad I found it.
He'd be so happy to hearing this.
He was the only recording artist that I wrote a fan letter to when I was 14. I received a postcard back from him & still have it.
at 9 i started jumping the fuck around. goodbye normal life. RIP Ian
A dear friend to Blitz Magazine for years, Ian Whitcomb was also an extraordinarily gifted composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, bandleader, author, broadcaster and musicologist. Sadly, we lost him on 20 April 2020. I will forever treasure the many hours we spent together back in the day. He is greatly missed.
Thank you Mike. Ian was a kind and generous soul. He had so much more to give. -- Mrs. Whitcomb
@@ianwhitcomb You are most kind, and thank you very much. Sadly, I lost touch with Ian around the time that the two of you first met. He spoke very highly of you at that early stage, and it was a blessing to know that all worked out so well for you both. As chronicled in the extensive tribute to him on Blitz Magazine's web site, I was immeasurably blessed to have been able to spend a great deal of time with him in the early 1980s. I cherish the memory of those times immensely. Deepest sympathy and prayers for you and yours.
Inspiration for Tiny Tim? Loved this crazy guy. I remember when he was on Johnny Carson's show.
I saw Ian when he toured with The Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars Summer Tour 1965 at Salina Kansas's Memorial Hall on 5-14-65. So listening to this song and watching Ian perform You Turn Me On brings back memories for me i was a teenage girl in the sixties. Thanks for sharing the video.
A better time a better place
Talk about a forgotten "oldie". Also. surprised this got past the censors.
Censors?
Ahhhhh...I was 16 years-young in 1965 and remember this song so well and all the kids talking about it. The good ol' days. LOL!!
In sadness and remembrance - rest in peace, Ian Whitcomb... one of the great music historians.
Regina here -- Thank you James.
When did this happen ? This is sad 😢
Just saw where mr Whitcomb passed away. RIP. Thanks for the tune! Love It!
Ian thanks all of you for watching and commenting. You Turn Me On, of course, was just the beginning. Ian is still performing, writing, acting, and speaking. He's quite the renaissance man.
He's also a great story teller. Rock Odyssey: A Chronicle of the Sixties is an insider's look at what it was like to be a one hit wonder or as he puts it "a certified flash in the pan" during the Beatlemania era. His conversation with Roger McGuinn of the Byrds on a TV show they did together (they performed Vera Lynns "We'll Meet Again" the iconic WW2 song for the British as if it were a joke, and he set them straight) is worth the price of admission. I highly recommend it.
Guiseppe Kay Always glad to pass along a great read, you are welcome!
@regina whitcomb I write for The Los Angeles Beat. I'd love to interview you, regarding the late Ian Whitcomb! If you are interested, then you can reach me at the following: shirleypena1956@yahoo.com
I thought Ian was amazing!!! Still do. So glad he's still performing.
Wow...Just Wow
Ian was great & thanks for posting!
I remember this song when I was a kid.....hadn't heard it again probably since the late 1960's. Thanks to youtube, I've heard Ian doing other great stuff.....now I'm a new fan.
Thanks to whoever posted this video.
Pat O'Day produced a lot of rock shows and booked several tours for Ian Whitcomb
I had completely forgotten about this guy. Thanks for jogging the old memory.
The last time I heard this song was around 30 years ago....maybe more... But some days ago, the instant it started to sound, I Knew what was it about..... Thanks sptyfy for playing it, and thamks a lot to you tube for posting this and many other videos.
This is awesome Regina ! This brings back so many awesome memories, thank you
Wow! He he was busting with creativity!!
Omg! This goes way back. Love it!
I remember this song. It used to be on AM radio back in the day.
I know that means we're old lol
Love the track! Brought here by the fantastic book that Ian Whitcomb wrote called 'Irving Berlin and Ragtime America'.
A brilliant read that really summons up that exciting time for pop songwriters pushing all kinds of boundaries .
Thank you for the upload .
Thank you for that, Cliff.
RIP Ian Whitcomb (1941-2020).
I remember listening to that song on the radio. Great song Ian...
I remember laughing whenever this song played on the radio. I was 10 years old then and thought it sounded kind of weird. It must have worried my parents.
It gave mine something to laugh at- US - while they sat in a bar winding down. By the end of the night they'd be singing along with the song on the jukebox :D
I remember this song in 1965 when I was 13 years old. I really like it. I am surprized he got by with the sexual connotations of this song in those early times. He is a real showman.
Very talented musician!!!!
This was SOOOOOO much fun to sing in the car!
WOW Ian, I remember this very well from the 60's and I loved this son more than other songs from '65.
Thank you for posting
Ian Whitcomb passed away today (1941-2020)
R.I.P., Ian. Passed away today.
A classic track!
I saw him on the Lloyd Thaxton show...very funny!!
I love the dancing too.
omg-memories-my ex hubby sang this in his band
rlp Ian
Rest In Peace
We will meet again
Yes, I believe so too.
RIP
He was such a cutie, huh?
Shindig?
i saw him in seattle at a car show or something did he have a career
Ian the "Justin Beiber" of 1965?
I was kaiser bills batman
Straight outta Woking like Billie Davies and Paul Weller.
Not the brits, the scottish
Really pretty bad.