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"Swingin' School" is a song released in 1960 by Bobby Rydell. The song was from the film "Because They're Young”. "Swingin' School" spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 5, while reaching No. 11 in Flanders, No. 18 in Wallonia, and No. 44 in the UK's Record Retailer chart. Paired with its flip-side, "Ding-A-Ling", "Swingin' School" reached No. 1 in Australia, and No. 2 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, co-charting with Ding-A-Ling.
"I'll Never Dance Again" is a song released in 1962 by Bobby Rydell. The song spent 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 14, while reaching No. 4 in India, No. 6 in Australia, and No. 29 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade.
"Please Love Me Forever" is a song written by John Malone and Ollie Blanchard. The song was originally released by Tommy Edwards in 1958. Hit versions were later released by Cathy Jean and the Roommates in 1960 and Bobby Vinton in 1967.
"I've Got Bonnie" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, which was released by Bobby Rydell in 1962. The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 18, while reaching No. 5 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade along with the b-side "Lose Her".
"Wildwood Days" is a song released by Bobby Rydell in 1963.
"Ding-A-Ling" is a song released by Bobby Rydell in 1960. The song spent 11 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 18. Paired with its flip-side, Swingin' School, "Ding-A-Ling" reached No. 1 in Australia and No. 2 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, also co-charting with Swingin' School.
References
- ↑ Little Bitty Girl - By: Bobby Rydell, MusicVF.com. Accessed July 25, 2015
- ↑ Bobby Rydell - Chart History - The Hot 100, Billboard.com. Accessed July 25, 2015
- ↑ "CHUM Hit Parade - March 7, 1960".
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