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Waitin' in School

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A-side
  
"Stood Up"

Format
  
7", 45rpm

Label
  
Imperial Records 5483

Released
  
December 9, 1957

Length
  
2:02

Genre
  
Rock and roll, Rockabilly

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.

  • Ricky Nelson performed the song in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet sitcom, episode "Picture in Rick's Notebook".
  • Gary Shorelle performed the song in the film Pulp Fiction.

    • References

    Waitin' in School Wikipedia
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