Swingin' School
Bobby Rydell
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Chicks (ah) Kicks (ah) Cats (ah) Cool (ah) Ah, school Yeah, yeah, yeah I go a swingin' school (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Where the chicks are kicks And the cats are cool (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Well we dance the greatest And we dress the latest Whoa-whoa-whoa I go a swingin' school (Ah, Bobby, ah) (Everythings cool), that's cool (We're glad you go to a swingin' school) My little chick is my heart's desire (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Well the way we kiss It puts the school on fire (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Ah, chicks (ah) Kicks (ah) Cats (ah) Cool (ah) Yeah, school (aaah, ah, ah) Yeah, yeah, yeah, well (Whoa-oh, whoa-oh) [Instrumental Interlude] (Whoa-oh, whoa-oh) (Ah (Ah) After school we have to rendezvous (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Gonna plan all the things That we're gonna do (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Trade bookin' for cookin' And I'll quit my lookin' When our days at the school are through (Ah, Bobby, ah) (Everythings cool, that's cool) (We're glad you go to a swingin' school) We live and love by the golden rule (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) We're gonna settle down At a swingin' school (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) Well have a house and car A swimmin' pool Whoa-whoa-whoa I go a swingin' school (La, la-la-la, la, la, la) I said, a whoa-whoa-whoa I go a swingin' school
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Written by: DAVE APPELL, BERNIE LOWE, KAL MANN
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Swingin' School" was sung by Bobby Rydell, an American singer, especially popular during the early 60s. He was known for his teen idol status, achieved through his charismatic performances and hit songs.
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Song Release"Swingin' School" was released in the year 1960. The song was featured on the popular teenage dance show 'American Bandstand,' significantly boosting its popularity.
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Chart PerformanceThis song charted at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Bobby Rydell's biggest hits.
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Song ThemeThe song is a vibrant tune with lyrics about the enjoyment of being a teenager and going to a "Swingin' School". The upbeat track perfectly captures the essence of high school in the 60s.
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Album Information"Swingin' School" was featured on Rydell's third studio album, "Bobby's Biggest Hits," which was released in 1961.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Kal Mann, Dave Appell, and Bernie Lowe, all who were significant players in the music industry and helped to shape the “Philadelphia sound.”
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Genre AffiliationThe track belongs to the Rock and Roll genre, specifically the sub-genre known as "Teen Idol". It represents the youthful, fun-loving spirit of this sub-genre.
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Live PerformancesBobby Rydell frequently included this song in his live concerts, often eliciting enthusiastic responses from his fans.
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Cultural Impact"Swingin' School" was notable for capturing the optimism and freedom associated with the early 60s youth culture in America. This song has been used in several movies and TV shows to evoke the energy of that era.
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Cover VersionsDespite its success and fame, "Swingin' School" hasn't been covered by many artists, attesting to Bobby Rydell's unique performance that's hard to match.
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