Yakety Yak
The Coasters
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Take out the papers and the trash Or you don't get no spendin' cash If you don't scrub that kitchen floor You ain't gonna rock and roll no more Yakety yak (don't talk back) Just finish cleanin' up your room Let's see that dust fly with that broom Get all that garbage out of sight Or you don't go out Friday night Yakety yak (Don't talk back) You just put on your coat and hat And walk yourself to the laundromat And when you finish doin' that Bring in the dog and put out the cat Yakety yak (Don't talk back) Don't you give me no dirty looks Your father's hip, he knows what cooks Just tell your hoodlum friend outside You ain't got time to take a ride Yakety yak (Don't talk back) Yakety yak, yakety yak Yakety yak, yakety yak Yakety yak, yakety yak...
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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Yakety Yak" was released by The Coasters in 1958. It became a hit and one of the most memorable songs of the rock and roll era.
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Song CreatorsThe song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a legendary duo in the history of rock and roll songwriting. They wrote a number of hits for The Coasters and other artists.
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Chart Dominance"Yakety Yak" was a number 1 hit on the Billboard pop chart in the United States, highlighting its popularity.
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Famous BackupThe song featured saxophonist King Curtis, a famous and influential player in the rhythm and blues genre. His sax solo in the song is particularly memorable.
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Film Appearance"Yakety Yak" was later featured in several movies, including the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers" and 1983's "Stand By Me."
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Social MessageWhile the song's lyrics could be taken as humorous and lighthearted, they also carried a subtle social message about the interaction between parents and their teenage children in the 1950s.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered the song over the years, including Aerosmith, Smiley Lewis, and Janis Joplin.
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Awards & HonorsIn 2012, the song "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as a classic of American pop music.
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Song PhraseThe term "Yakety Yak" has entered the English language and is used to describe mindless chatter or talk.
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Iconic ChorusThe song features one of the most famous choruses in pop music history – "Yakety yak (don't talk back)!", which has been repeated and parodied numerous times.
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