Top 10 Songs About Academics

Sitting in school. Watching the clock. Wishing it was recess. These are the Top 10 songs that recognize good ol' school daze.

10. Weird Science - Oingo Boingo
Fun song that captures the silly side of the '80s.

9. Hot for Teacher - Van Halen
Alex Van Halen's shining moment and a great video.

8. Lessons - Rush
Deep track from "2112" showcases Alex Lifeson's versatility.

7. Everyday I Write the Book -  Elvis Costello
Catchy pop tune glamorizes personal documentation.

6. Mathematics - Funkadelic
Groovy approach to rulers and protractors.

5. She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby
One of the '80s audio geeks programs a smash hit.

4. Astronomy - Blue Oyster Cult
Artsy, spacey with an all-out jam session.

3. Listen, Learn, Read On - Deep Purple
Dark, brash '60s heavy metal before heavy metal.

2. Paperback Writer - The Beatles
Lennon-McCartney capture the commercial benefits of English class.

1. School's Out - Alice Cooper
And the best part is when the final June bell rings.

Comments

[Gwen]

Great list. I would also add Steely Dan's My Old School and maybe Alanis Morrissete's You Learn. There are so many. Hard to just choose ten.