On this day, March 17, 1958, "Yakety Yak" was recorded.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Sat Mar 16, 2019: Never mind Yakety Sax; on March 17, 1958, Yakety Yak was recorded

Hat tip, This Day in Rock. It's a day early.

1958 – THE COASTERS RECORD “YAKETY YAK.”

1958 – The Coasters record “Yakety Yak.” on this day in rock history!

Yakety Yak



A-side label of the U.S. vinyl single

Recorded: March 17, 1958
Songwriter(s): Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Producer(s): Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

"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.

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Yakety Yak The Coasters

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Great song by the coasters made in 1958. Please note that I do not own any rights to this song or the pics in the video. If you have any requests for a song feel free to email me at [e-mail] or leave th request in the comments thanks! If you liked the video leave it a like or even better subscribe for more!

[Walleye]

1. Great song, good record, really funny lyrics

Just put on your coat and hat, and walk yourself to the laundrymat