Saturday, May 24, 2025

Play It Cool, Stay In School - Brenda Holloway

Play It Cool, Stay In School - Brenda Holloway 
2:29
single, 1966
Written by Jimmy Clark

A terrific Motown song with a strong R&B rhythm section and compelling lead vocals.  But was this song commissioned by Big School or something?  The lyrics are direct and literal; it's not a metaphor for anything or an anecdote.  "Cause when you learn more / You're bound to earn more / When you stay in school."  It reads like the text of a PSA.  "You'll be so thankful, so very thankful / That you decided to stay and graduate."  Thanks, mom!
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