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'' (1996). The single was released on 29 May 1995 through

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and was Andre's first to be released in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features an uncredited rap from co-writer and producer Ollie Jacobs. The music video for "Turn It Up" features Andre performing with dancers at a party.

Critical reception

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'' wrote, "As a one-man-teen-band—okay, a solo artist—Aussie Andre has already proved to be good enough to support

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Track listings

* UK CD single # "Turn It Up" # "Turn It Up" (extended mix) # "Drive Me Crazy" * UK 7-inch and cassette single # "Turn It Up" # "Drive Me Crazy"

Charts

References

1995 singles 1995 songs Peter Andre songs Mushroom Records singles Songs written by Ollie Jacobs Songs written by Peter Andre {{1990s-UK-single-stub