"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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Quick Facts Single by Ricky Nelson, A-side ...

"Waitin' in School"
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
"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" / "Be-Bop Baby" (1957) "Waitin' in School" (1957) "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It" / "Believe What You Say" (1960 (1958))

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• Ricky Nelson performed the song in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet sitcom, episode "Picture in Rick's Notebook".
• Gary Shorelle performed the song in the film Pulp Fiction.

• Ricky Nelson