"Turn-Down Day" is a song written by Jerry Keller and David Blume and performed by the Cyrkle. It was produced by John Simon,The Cyrkle, "Turn-Down Day" single release Retrieved September 11, 2015 and was featured on their 1966 album, Red Rubber Ball.The Cyrkle, Red Rubber Ball Retrieved September 11, 2015 It reached No. 16 on both the Billboard Hot 100The Cyrkle, "Turn-Down Day" U.S. chart position Retrieved September 11, 2015 and the Canadian pop chart,The Cyrkle, "Turn-Down Day" Canada chart position Retrieved September 11, 2015 and also hit No. 18 on the U.S. Cashbox chart in 1966.
Background According to Candy Leonard, author of Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World (Arcade, 2014), the song is an excellent example of the emerging hippie ethos of the 1960s.
Other versions Dino, Desi & Billy, on their 1966 album, Souvenir.Dino, Desi & Billy, Souvenir Retrieved September 11, 2015 Bobby Vee, on his 1966 album, Look at Me Girl.Bobby Vee, Look at Me Girl Retrieved September 11, 2015 Normie Rowe, as a single in 1967 that reached No. 46 in Australia.Normie Rowe, "Turn Down Day" single release Retrieved September 11, 2015 Gary Lewis & the Playboys, on their 1968 album, Close Cover Before Playing.Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Close Cover Before Playing Retrieved September 11, 2015 Twinn Connexion, as a B-side to their 1968 single "I Think I Know Him"; also featured on the album, Twinn Connexion.Twinn Connexion, "I Think I Know Him" single release Retrieved September 11, 2015 Steve and Eydie, on their 1970 album, Man and a Woman.Steve and Eydie, Cozy/Man and a Woman Retrieved September 11, 2015 Danny Bonaduce, on his 1972 eponymous album.Danny Bonaduce on Discogs Sketch Show, on their 2002 album, Audio Sponge.Sketch Show, Audio Sponge Retrieved September 11, 2015
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