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"Waitin' in School" is a rock and roll song written by Johnny Burnette and Dorsey Burnette. The song was recorded by Ricky Nelson, and peaked at number 18 in the U. S Billboard Hot 100 of 1958. It is considered one of the best examples of Nelson's contributions to rockabilly. Joe Maphis provided the lead guitar and solo on this record.


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Ricky Nelson

Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985) was an American rock and roll star, musician, and singer-songwriter. From age eight he starred alongside his family in the radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. In 1957 he began a long and successful career as a popular recording artist. As one of the top "teen idols" of the 1950s his fame led to a motion picture role co-starring alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin in Howard Hawks's western feature film Rio Bravo (1959). He placed 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and its predecessors, between 1957 and 1973, including "Poor Little Fool" in 1958, which was the first #1 song on Billboard magazine's then-newly created Hot 100 chart. He recorded 19 additional Top 10 hits and was i… more »

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Song Information
"Waitin' In School" is performed by Ricky Nelson. The song was released in January 1958 and is from the genre of Rock n' Roll.
Song Writers
The song was written by the duo Dorsey Burnette and Johnny Burnette. They were one of the leading figures of the Rockabilly movement in those days.
Album Details
The song is a part of Ricky Nelson’s second album, called “Ricky”, which was released in 1958.
Impressive Record
The song peaked at number 18 on Billboard's Top 100 in March 1958.
Film Appearance
"Waitin' In School" was performed by Nelson in the film "Rio Bravo" in 1959, which helped to further popularize the song.
Significant Influence
The song is noted for its influential Rockabilly style, characterized by strong rhythms and country blues influences.
Ricky Nelson's Career
When Ricky Nelson recorded "Waitin' In School," he was transitioning from his child actor days to being recognized as a bona fide rock n roll star.
Double-sided Hit
The song was released as the B-side to "Stood Up", but both songs became quite popular. “Stood Up” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Waitin' In School," demonstrating its continuing influence on rock and roll. One of the most notable cover versions was by country music singer Dwight Yoakam in 1990.
Song Structure
Its fast tempo and rockabilly-style guitar riffs made it stand out from other songs of the era. It's a bright, vibrant example of the classic 1950s rock sound.
Legacy
Despite its relative brevity (less than two minutes long), this song has left a lasting impact on the genre of Rock n' Roll. It is often cited as a classic example of the rockabilly style.

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