Yakety Yak

The Coasters

About Yakety Yak

"Yakety Yak" is a song written, produced, and arranged by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for the Coasters and released on Atco Records in 1958, spending seven weeks as #1 on the R&B charts and a week as number one on the Top 100 pop list. This song was one of a string of singles released by the Coasters between 1957 and 1959 that dominated the charts, one of the biggest performing acts of the rock and roll era.


Year:
1990
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Take out the papers and the trash
Or you don't get no spendin' cash
If you don't scrub that kitchen floor
You ain't gonna rock and roll no more
Yakety yak (Don't talk back)

Just finish cleanin' up your room
Let's see that dust fly with that broom
Get all that garbage out of sight
Or you don't go out Friday night
Yakety yak (Don't talk back)

You just put on your coat and hat
And walk yourself to the laundromat
And when you finish doin' that
Bring in the dog and put out the cat
Yakety yak (Don't talk back)

Don't you give me no dirty looks
Your father's hip; he knows what cooks
Just tell your hoodlum friend outside
You ain't got time to take a ride
Yakety yak (Don't talk back)

Yakety yak, yakety yak
Yakety yak, yakety yak
Yakety yak, yakety yak

Yakety yak, yakety yak

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The Coasters

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo wop legacy through the 1960s. more »

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Written by: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST

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10 facts about this song

Historical Significance
"Yakety Yak" was released by The Coasters in 1958. It became a hit and one of the most memorable songs of the rock and roll era.
Song Creators
The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, a legendary duo in the history of rock and roll songwriting. They wrote a number of hits for The Coasters and other artists.
Chart Dominance
"Yakety Yak" was a number 1 hit on the Billboard pop chart in the United States, highlighting its popularity.
Famous Backup
The song featured saxophonist King Curtis, a famous and influential player in the rhythm and blues genre. His sax solo in the song is particularly memorable.
Film Appearance
"Yakety Yak" was later featured in several movies, including the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers" and 1983's "Stand By Me."
Social Message
While the song's lyrics could be taken as humorous and lighthearted, they also carried a subtle social message about the interaction between parents and their teenage children in the 1950s.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered the song over the years, including Aerosmith, Smiley Lewis, and Janis Joplin.
Awards & Honors
In 2012, the song "Yakety Yak" by The Coasters was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as a classic of American pop music.
Song Phrase
The term "Yakety Yak" has entered the English language and is used to describe mindless chatter or talk.
Iconic Chorus
The song features one of the most famous choruses in pop music history – "Yakety yak (don't talk back)!", which has been repeated and parodied numerous times.

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