School Is Out Explained

"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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gary U.S. Bonds, "School Is Out" Chart Positions. March 1, 2019.
2. Web site: Gary U.S. Bonds, Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U. S. Bonds. . 1961 . March 1, 2019.
3. "Chart Toppers", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
4. Web site: Ray Ellis and His Orchestra, Ray Ellis Plays the Top 20. . 1961 . March 1, 2019.
5. Web site: Ry Cooder, Show Time. . 1977 . March 1, 2019.
6. Web site: Tonio K., School Is Out. . 1981 . March 1, 2019.