On This Day: July 10, 1961 – Bobby Lewis Tops the Charts with “Tossin’ and Turnin’” July 10, 1961 marked the beginning of a hot streak for Bobby Lewis, as his energetic hit “Tossin’ and Turnin’” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 — kicking off a seven-week reign that would make it one of the biggest hits of the year. With its infectious rhythm, frantic vocals, and unforgettable opening line — “I couldn’t sleep at all last night…” — the song perfectly captured that restless, lovesick feeling tha