School songs have been sung and composed by a lot of people for as long as there have been schools.They are filled with fun,emotions,pranks and sadness. School days are considered to be the best phase of one’s life. These songs cover all the aspects of this phase appropriately. Some of the songs like ‘To Sir With Love’ were sung more than forty years ago. However, the emotions of the students still remain the same and this one is a hot favorite among students in a lot of farewell parties today as well. These songs also talked about the rebellious behavior that students usually show while in school and the contributions that teachers make in their lives.Some of the best school songs have been listed below.
1.Hang On Sloop by The McCoys
This is a pop rock song that’s named after the musician Dorothu "Sloopy". This is a school theme song and is very popular with the marching band in the Ohio State University. It’s a fun song and the lyrics speak about the love for a poor girl.
2.Beauty School Dropout by Frankie Avalon
It’s a rock song and Frankie sings this song in a fantasy sequence in the movie.She advises the lead actor to not to drop out from the school to pursue her dreams of becoming a beautician. This song was a chart buster and is still used in a lot of situations when the parents want to convey a message to their children.
3.Another Brick In the Wall by Pink Floyd
This song by Pink Floyd has a nice soft,mellow tune.In this song, he totally redeems himself and his high pitched intense voice lends soul to the song.He brings in freshness to the song with his voice.
4.Saved by the Bell by Television Theme
This song has a very old charm to it. The lyrics of the song are poetic and Television Theme have done an outstanding job in singing this melodious song. Haunting is the word for this melody.
5.School’s Out by Alice Cooper
This is a unique track and the lyrics are the highlight of the song.Alice Cooper has done complete justice to this composition. This song has a magical feel and the great use of instruments make this song a gem.
6.Smokin’ In the Boys Room by Motley Crue
This song is a mild, soothing melody and is a nice paced song. The song is well adorned with all the jewels of few instruments.Motley Crue’s voice carries one away as you listen to it. The beauty of the song is entirely stung in the lyrics and the background music.
7.Teacher Teacher by 38 Special
This song is a message for the teachers to prepare students for life. The emotions and the school theme tune is awesome.The amazing lyrics and over that the spell binding music makes this a perfect song.
8. To Sir with Love by Lulu
This song is a thank you message to a teacher who helps the students to get a direction in life.This song is quite memorable and is still sung in a lot of farewell functions.This song was a smash hit almost forty years ago.
9.School Day by Chuck Berry
This song mainly describes the school as a drudgery and something to be run away from.The teenagers enjoyed everything about the song and this helped solidify Chuck’s status as one of the best American songwriters.
10.High School Confidential by Jerry Lee Lewis
This song talks about the experiences of school in the teenage. This was one of the greatest party records of all time. Besides, as Jerry Lee Lewis proves ,half the fun of school was about dreaming about what you would do when you get out.