FYI, I confirmed this courtesy a 'Replayed' Carrie recording.

 - michael

On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 18:08:25 -0800, Michael Coxe  wrote:
> I was watching Carrie last night for the first time in ages and
> when the Prom scene started I literally fell out of my chair when
> I realized the Prom band was playing "Education Blues" by Vance
> or Towers. It must have been them - can anyone confirm this?
> I'm not sure what verses were sung but I'm very sure that the
> chorus can be heard:
> 
>   High school, pre school, kindergarten rules
>   Twelve long years of the Education Blues
>   Teachers, preachers, principals and fools
>   I don't how I ever made it through
> 
> Carrie was released in 1976 and Vance or Towers sole A&M lp
> was released in 75, so the time frome is right.