On this day in Rock and Roll History - July 19, 1958 The Coasters have the top selling single in America with "Yakety Yak". Featuring the sax solo of King Curtis, the 1 minute, 52 second song also topped the Billboard R&B chart for seven weeks. The song features a catchy, up-tempo beat and comical lyrics that depict a teenager's frustration with parental nagging. With its spirited saxophone riffs, driven by King Curtis, and the group’s lively vocal harmonies, "Yakety Yak" captures the rebellious

Start your weekend with this energetic performance by Ray Stevens of the classic song "Yakety Yak" live on the Ray Stevens Show in 1970! This song was originally released by one of Ray's all-time favorite groups, The Coasters, back in 1958. Ray loved getting a chance to perform his own version! #raystevens #yaketyyak #raystevensshow #liveperformance #70stv #70stvshow #70stelevision #inthe70s #fromthe70s #coverversion #thecoasters #yaketyyakdonttalkback | Ray Stevens

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The Coasters - Yakety Yak (1958) "Yakety Yak," a hit song by The Coasters released in 1958, encapsulates the essence of rock 'n' roll's golden era through its catchy rhythms, humorous lyrics, and vivid storytelling. Crafted by the iconic duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the song humorously delves into a teenager's interactions with his parents, emphasizing a universal theme of generational tension with the memorable admonition, "Don't talk back." This blend of playful narrative and The Coaster

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