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School Is Out
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Wikipedia article
"'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. It was featured on his 1961 album 'Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U. S. Bonds'.
The song ranked #54 on 'Billboard' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1961."[http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1961/Billboard%201961-12-25.pdf Chart Toppers]", 'Billboard', December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
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'.
*Ry Cooder released a version of the song on his 1977 album 'Show Time'.
*Tonio K. released a version of the song on his 1981 EP 'School Is Out'.
References
Category:1961 songs
Category:1961 singles
Category:Gary U.S. Bonds songs
Category:Ry Cooder songs
Category:Songs written by Gene Barge
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