High School Confidential

Jerry Lee Lewis

About High School Confidential

"High School Confidential" is a 1958 song written by Jerry Lee Lewis and Ron Hargrave (and copyrighted in both their names on January 28, 1958) as the title song of the MGM movie of the same name directed by Jack Arnold.


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Well open up, honey
It's your lover boy me that's a knockin'
Why don't you listen to me, sugar
All the cats are at the High School rockin'

Honey, get your boppin' shoes
Before the juke box blows a fuse
Hey everbody hoppin', everybody boppin'
Boppin' at the High School Hop
Boppin' at the High School Hop
Shakin' at the High School Hop

Hoppin' at the High School Hop
Rockin' at the High School Hop
Everybody's hoppin', everybody's boppin'
Boppin' at the High School Hop

Come on little baby, let's rock a little bit tonight
Woo, I got get with you, sugar, let's shake things up tonight
Well the heart beatin' rhythm
And my feet are moving smooth and light

Boppin' at the High School Hop
Boppin' at the High School Hop
Shakin' at the High School Hop
Movin' at the High School Hop
Everybody's hoppin', everybody's rocking
Boppin' at the High School Hop

Well, let me tell you something baby
I'm gonna give you some good news
Lookee here, sweet mama, let's burn off both our shoes
My hearts beatin' rhythm and my soul is singin' the blues

Boppin' at the High School Hop
Boppin' at the High School Hop
Jumpin' at the High School Hop
Rollin' at the High School Hop
Everybody's hoppin', everybody's boppin'
Boppin' at the High School Hop

Boppin' at the High School Hop
Boppin' at the High School Hop
Shaking' at the High School Hop
Movin' at the High School Hop
Everybody's boppin', everybody's hoppin'
Boppin' at the High School Hop

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Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American rock and roll and country music singer-songwriter and pianist. He is known by the nickname "The Killer". more »

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Written by: Jerry Lee Lewis, Ron Hargrave

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
“High School Confidential” is a song by the legendary American rock and roll and country artist, Jerry Lee Lewis. It was released in 1958.
Movie Feature
The song was featured as the title track in the movie "High School Confidential." This was one of the major factors that contributed to the popularity of the song soon after its release.
Combination of Genres
The song is often celebrated for its fusion of rock and roll and country, two of the most popular music genres of the time, which Lewis was known for combining.
Chart Performance
"High School Confidential" managed to reach the 21st spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Lewis’s third top-of-the-chart hit in a row after “Great Balls of Fire” and “Breathless.”
Instrumentation
The song prominently features Jerry Lee Lewis on piano, showcasing his virtuosity and passion as a performer.
Rolling Stone Ranking
Rolling Stone magazine ranked "High School Confidential" number 68 on their list of the '100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time.'
Inclusion in Film Soundtracks
In addition to its original movie, the song has been used in several other films and TV shows over the years, including Top Gun,/Set It Up, and Christine.
Notable Performances
One of the most memorable performances of "High School Confidential" was at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival concert in 1969. The footage of the performance is commonly used to depict Lewis's energetic stage presence.
Spin-off Songs
The song's success led to several spin-off songs being written using the same title but with different lyrics, by artists including Warren Zevon and Rough Trade.
Cultural Impact
The song has had a significant cultural impact, often being associated with the rebellious spirit of rock and roll and teenage angst.

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