Tossin' And Turnin'
Supremes · This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973 [2006]
I couldn't sleep at all last night
Got to thinkin' of you
Baby things weren't right
Well I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all night
I kicked the blankets on the floor
Turned my pillow upside down
I never never did before
'cause I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed
Turned on the light
I pulled down the shade
Went to the kitchen for a bite
Rolled up the shade
Turned off the light
I jumped back into bed
It was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was strikin' four
Couldn't get you off my mind
I heard the milkman at the door
'cause I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed again
Turned on the light
I pulled down the shade
Went to the kitchen for another bite
Rolled up the shade
Turned off the light
I jumped back into bed
It was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was strikin' four
Couldn't get you off my mind
I heard the milkman at the door
'cause I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all, yay, yay, yay
I was a-tossin' and turnin'
[Fade]
Turnin' and tossin'
Got to thinkin' of you
Baby things weren't right
Well I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all night
I kicked the blankets on the floor
Turned my pillow upside down
I never never did before
'cause I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed
Turned on the light
I pulled down the shade
Went to the kitchen for a bite
Rolled up the shade
Turned off the light
I jumped back into bed
It was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was strikin' four
Couldn't get you off my mind
I heard the milkman at the door
'cause I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all night
Jumped out of bed again
Turned on the light
I pulled down the shade
Went to the kitchen for another bite
Rolled up the shade
Turned off the light
I jumped back into bed
It was the middle of the night
The clock downstairs was strikin' four
Couldn't get you off my mind
I heard the milkman at the door
'cause I was tossin' and turnin'
Turnin' and tossin'
A-tossin' and turnin' all, yay, yay, yay
I was a-tossin' and turnin'
[Fade]
Turnin' and tossin'
Tossin' And Turnin' - The Supremes
Released on the 2006 compilation This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1, "Tossin' And Turnin" showcases the Motown Supremes' signature blend of R&B and pop. Recorded during their peak era, the track features the group's iconic vocal harmonies and the signature "Oh-oh-oh" backing provided by the Funk Brothers. As a staple of their discography, the song exemplifies the group's ability to craft catchy, danceable records that defined the sound of 1970s American music. Its enduring popularity highlights the Supremes' mastery of rhythm and melody, cementing their status as one of the most successful acts in history.