Tired of Toein' the Line
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"Tired of Toein' the Line" is the name of a song written and performed by Rocky Burnette
. The song became an international hit when released as a single in 1980
. The song's lyrics detail an imminent breakup.
By peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100
, "Tired of Toein' the Line" tied "You're Sixteen
" as the highest-charting Hot 100 single from a member of the Burnette family. The single was also #1 in Australia.
Rocky Burnette
Rocky Burnette is an American rock and roll singer/musician and the son of rock and roll pioneer, Johnny Burnette. He is best known for his 1980 hit single "Tired of Toein' the Line."-Career:...
. The song became an international hit when released as a single in 1980
1980 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1980.-January–March:*January 1**Cliff Richard is appointed an MBE by Elizabeth II.**The Zorros audition drummer Greg Pedley....
. The song's lyrics detail an imminent breakup.
By peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, "Tired of Toein' the Line" tied "You're Sixteen
You're Sixteen
"You're Sixteen" is a song written by the Sherman Brothers . It was first performed by American rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette, whose version peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in December 1960....
" as the highest-charting Hot 100 single from a member of the Burnette family. The single was also #1 in Australia.