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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There’s an island out in the seaJust a waitin’ for the guys like me Oh on this island is a crazy school And there’s where I learned the golden rule.Twenty-one fellas and one little girlShe looks like just an angel with a platinum curle Ooh, wee oh, me, oh my I guess that’s why they called her platinum high.I saw her walkin’ just a platinum highNearly lost my mind when she walked by Oh I never met a gal looked like this before That’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 kiss Ooh, wee oh, me, oh my Kiss my baby on a platinum high.Asked my cutie if she’d like to goTo the house at party or a movie show She said big daddy I don’t care what we’d do It 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 low Ooh, wee oh, me, oh my Just me and my baby on a platinum high.