"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.
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"Waitin' in School" | ||||
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Single by Ricky Nelson | ||||
A-side | "Stood Up" | |||
Released | December 9, 1957 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll, Rockabilly | |||
Length | 2:02 | |||
Label | Imperial Records 5483 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Johnny Burnette and Dorsey Burnette | |||
Ricky Nelson singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1958) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 18 |
U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles | 12 |
Return To Macon County movie, starring Nick Nolte, and Don Johnson. (1975)
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