School Is Out
| "School Is Out" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Gary U.S. Bonds | ||||
| from the album Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U. S. Bonds | ||||
| B-side | "One Million Tears" | |||
| Released | July 1961 | |||
| Genre | Rock and roll | |||
| Length | 2:36 | |||
| Label | Legrand | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gary U.S. Bonds, Gene Barge | |||
| Gary U.S. Bonds singles chronology | ||||
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"School Is Out" is a song written by Gary U.S. Bonds and Gene Barge and performed by Bonds. It reached #5 on the U.S. pop chart and #12 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1961.[1] It was featured on his 1961 album Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U. S. Bonds.[2]
The song ranked #54 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1961.[3]
The song is referenced in the Ernie Mareska song "Shout, Shout" (Knock Yourself Out) (1962)
Other versions[]
- Ray Ellis and His Orchestra released a version of the song on their 1961 album Ray Ellis Plays the Top 20.[4]
- Ry Cooder released a version of the song on his 1977 album Show Time.[5]
- Tonio K. released a version of the song on his 1981 EP School Is Out.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Gary U.S. Bonds, "School Is Out" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Gary U.S. Bonds, Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U. S. Bonds". Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Chart Toppers", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Ray Ellis and His Orchestra, Ray Ellis Plays the Top 20". Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Ry Cooder, Show Time". Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "Tonio K., School Is Out". Retrieved March 1, 2019.
Categories:
- 1961 songs
- 1961 singles
- Gary U.S. Bonds songs
- Ry Cooder songs
- Songs written by Gene Barge
- 1960s single stubs