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| "Teacher, Teacher" | ||||
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| Single by 38 Special | ||||
| from the album Teachers Original Soundtrack | ||||
| B-side | "Little Dreamer" | |||
| Released | 1984 | |||
| Genre | Southern rock, rock | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| 38 Special singles chronology | ||||
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"Teacher, Teacher" is a single by 38 Special from the soundtrack to the film Teachers . [1] It reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. [2] Don Barnes sang lead vocals on the song.
| Chart (1984–1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 [2] | 25 |
| US Top Rock Tracks ( Billboard ) [3] | 4 |
| Canada Top 100 Singles (RPM) [4] | 26 |
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