Turn Around, Look at Me

"Turn Around, Look at Me" is a song written by Jerry Capehart.

In 1961, Glen Campbell released his version as a single. This was his first song to chart in the United States, hitting #62 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[1] This version included session drummer Earl Palmer on drums.^[2] and #15 on the Adult Contemporary (chart)

The Lettermen's version

In 1962, The Lettermen released their version as a single. It made it to #5 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, but the b-side of the single, "How Is Julie?," became the bigger hit.

Bee Gees' version

In 1964, while Bee Gees were still in Australia, they released a version of the song which did not chart.^[3] It is also their fifth single, and was credited to "Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees".^[4] It was also included on the group's 1967 mop-up compilation Turn Around, Look at Us and the 1998 anthology of their Australian recordings Brilliant from Birth.^[5]

Personnel

• Barry Gibb — lead vocals
• Robin Gibb — harmony and backing vocals
• Maurice Gibb — harmony and backing vocals
• Uncredited musicians — guitar, bass, drums, orchestra, chorus

The Vogues' version

In 1968, The Vogues released their remake as a single. This version was by far the most successful, reaching #7 on the Hot 100^[6] and #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.^[7]

Other versions

Other artists who have recorded this song include Eddy Arnold, The Bachelors, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and Esther Phillips.

This song was featured in the film Final Destination 3. The song, however, was cut to only the first few lines, thus transforming it from a love song to the stalkers' creed. It was also used as a warning for death in the film.

The original cutted version of the song was also featured in the first trailer for the indie horror video game SCP – Containment Breach.

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