About The Song

In the realm of country music, Conway Twitty stands as a towering figure, renowned for his rich baritone voice and heartfelt ballads. Yet, beyond his country crooning prowess, Twitty also possessed a captivating rockabilly spirit, a facet that shone brightly in his 1961 single, “Platinum High School.”

Released as part of his album The Conway Twitty Touch, “Platinum High School” is a rollicking ode to teenage rebellion and the allure of a life beyond the confines of conformity. The song’s opening notes, a twangy guitar riff and a steady drumbeat, immediately set the tone for a wild ride, transporting listeners to a bygone era of pompadours, leather jackets, and greaser gangs.

Twitty’s vocals in “Platinum High School” are nothing short of electrifying. He imbues his lyrics with a youthful exuberance and a hint of mischievous charm, perfectly capturing the essence of a teenager yearning to break free from the constraints of societal expectations. The song’s lyrics, penned by renowned songwriter Otis Blackwell, paint a vivid picture of “Platinum High School,” a place where conformity is shunned and self-expression reigns supreme.

“Platinum High School” is not merely a catchy tune; it’s a cultural snapshot, a testament to the enduring power of rockabilly music to capture the spirit of youthful rebellion. Twitty’s infectious energy and the song’s irresistible rhythm make it an enduring classic, a reminder of a time when rock and roll was young, rebellious, and unapologetically itself.

As the song fades out, leaving behind a lingering echo of rockabilly swagger, one can’t help but feel a surge of nostalgia for a simpler time, when music was about having fun, breaking rules, and embracing individuality. “Platinum High School” is a timeless gem, a testament to Conway Twitty’s versatility and the enduring power of rockabilly music.

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Lyric

There’s an island out in the seaJust a waitin’ for the guys like meOh on this island is a crazy schoolAnd there’s where I learned the golden rule.
Twenty-one fellas and one little girlShe looks like just an angel with a platinum curleOoh, wee oh, me, oh myI guess that’s why they called her platinum high.
I saw her walkin’ just a platinum highNearly lost my mind when she walked byOh I never met a gal looked like this beforeThat’s why I found myself a knockin’ on her door.
I said what you’re doin’ home on a night like thisCome on my pretty baby give your daddy a kissOoh, wee oh, me, oh myKiss my baby on a platinum high.
Asked my cutie if she’d like to goTo the house at party or a movie showShe said big daddy I don’t care what we’d doIt doesn’t matter just as long as I’m with you.
I stepped into her room and I closed the doorSat on a TV set and I turned the lights down lowOoh, wee oh, me, oh myJust me and my baby on a platinum high.