High School Confidential
Jerry Lee Lewis
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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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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.
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Movie FeatureThe 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.
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Combination of GenresThe 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.
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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.”
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InstrumentationThe song prominently features Jerry Lee Lewis on piano, showcasing his virtuosity and passion as a performer.
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Rolling Stone RankingRolling Stone magazine ranked "High School Confidential" number 68 on their list of the '100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time.'
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Inclusion in Film SoundtracksIn 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.
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Notable PerformancesOne 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.
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Spin-off SongsThe 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.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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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