Real Thing Shakes

B'z

About Real Thing Shakes

"Real Thing Shakes" is the twentieth single by B'z, released on May 15, 1996. This song is one the band's many number one singles in the Oricon chart. This is the only B'z single that was not produced by Matsumoto. It sold over 1,140,000 copies according to Oricon. It was used as the theme song for the drama Oretachi ni Ki o Tsukero.. It was also the band's first officially released English recording. The song has been cited as one of the band's works that best showcases Inaba's wide vocal range. It is said that the song was recorded as part of an attempt by BMG Japan to break B'z into the American market that never fully materialized. 


Year:
1998
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Can't fall asleep
I don't know why
I know it's not
cause of the world situation
Watching TV bad news all around
But that's not the reason
I'm so scared now
Real thing shakes me
like the rain in a storm
Something's burnin'
like a fire in my mind
Love sets me free like a bird
in the sky
You and me we can find a way
to fly
Lots of trouble in the country
Leaders changing day after day
But it don't matter
Don't care about it
I just want you
to get closer to me
Real thing shakes me
like the rain in a storm
Something's burnin'
like a fire in my mind
Love sets me free like a bird
in the sky
You and me we can find a way
I got something I need to say
Uh… You can believe me
You know I'm changing
I can tell you I've been aching
Who's cryin', Who's crying now?
Don't wanna lose you
Don't wanna turn away

Real thing shakes me
like the rain in a storm
Something's burnin'
like a fire in my mind
Love sets me free like a bird
in the sky
You and me we can find a way
to fly
Real thing shakes me
like the rain in a storm
Something's burnin'
like a fire in my mind
Love sets me free like a bird
in the sky
You and me we can find a way
to fly

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B'z

B'z (ビーズ, Bīzu?) is a Japanese rock duo, consisting of guitarist, composer and producer Takahiro "Tak" Matsumoto (松本 孝弘, Matsumoto Takahiro?) and Koshi Inaba (稲葉 浩志, Inaba Kōshi?) as vocalist and lyricist. more »

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Written by: Koshi Inaba, Takahiro Matsumoto

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13 facts about this song

Band History
"B'z" is a renowned Japanese rock duo, consisting of guitarist Tak Matsumoto and vocalist Koshi Inaba. They formed back in 1988 and have a massive fanbase in Japan.
Album Release
“Real Thing Shakes” is a track off their 7th studio album, called "RUN". The album was released on October 28, 1992.
Title Insinuation
The title “Real Thing Shakes” possibly infers the excitement or thrill that comes with experiencing something genuine and exclusive.
Chart Success
Known for their chart dominance, B'z has had numerous number one hits in Japan. However, data specific to "Real Thing Shakes" could not be found.
Music Style
B'z is renowned for their energetic hard rock and pop-rock music style that often infuses blues elements, and "Real Thing Shakes" is no exception.
Lyrics Theme
Though the band's lyrics are primarily in Japanese, "Real Thing Shakes" is one of the band's English-language songs. Much like many of B'z songs, the lyrics to "Real Thing Shakes" offer a somewhat complex narrative, often revolving around themes of love, life, and personal growth.
Longevity
Despite their career longevity, B'z has consistently produced popular and respected music, with "Real Thing Shakes" considered as one of their classics.
Live Performance
"Real Thing Shakes" was frequently performed during their live concerts during the early 90s, showcasing B'z dynamic performance style.
Influential Band
Over three decades, B'z has remained one of Japan's most successful and influential rock bands, with hits like "Real Thing Shakes" adding to their impressive catalogue.
Sales Record
B'z holds the record for the best-selling music artist in Japan, with numerous million-selling albums and singles, although specific sales for "Real Thing Shakes" aren't specified.
Global Recognition
The song "Real Thing Shakes", like many of B'z music, has helped the band gain recognition outside Japan, especially in other Asian countries.
Grammy Recognition
The guitarist of B'z, Tak Matsumoto, won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album with Larry Carlton for "Take Your Pick". Although "Real Thing Shakes" wasn't part of this achievement, it demonstrates the high-quality music the band has produced over the years.
UNICEF
B'z also became the first Asian band to have their handprints and signatures put up in the Hollywood's Rock Walk of fame in 2007. Around the same time, they also started their charity foundation, and all the revenue from the song "Real Thing Shakes" and other songs were donated to UNICEF.

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