Shake, Rattle and Roll
Bill Haley & His Comets, Bill Haley
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Get out from that kitchen And rattle those pots and pans Get out from that kitchen And rattle those pots and pans Well, roll my breakfast 'Cause I'm a hungry man I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll Well, you'll never do nothing To save your doggone soul Wearing those dresses Your hair done up so nice Wearing those dresses Your hair done up so nice You look so warm But your heart is cold as ice I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll Well, you'll never do nothing To save your doggone soul Go! Go! Go! Go! Go! I'm like a one-eyed cat Peeping in a sea food store I'm like a one-eyed cat Peeping in a sea food store I can look at you 'Til you don't love me no more I believe you're doing me wrong And now I know I believe you're doing me wrong And now I know The more I work The faster my money goes I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll I said, shake, rattle, and roll Well, you'll never do nothing To save your doggone soul Shake, rattle, and roll
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Written by: Charles Calhoun
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11 facts about this song
Origin of Composition"Shake, Rattle and Roll" was originally composed by famous rhythm and blues legend, Jesse Stone, but was under the alias Charles E. Calhoun when he wrote this song.
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Initial Release"Shake, Rattle and Roll" was first recorded and released by Big Joe Turner, an American blues shouter, in 1954.
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Record LabelBig Joe Turner's version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" was released under the Atlantic Records label.
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Chart PerformanceTurner's version peaked at number 1 on the Billboard R&B charts and managed to enter the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, showing its crossover appeal.
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Different VersionBill Haley & His Comets made a rock and roll cover version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" within a few months of Turner's release, which also gained massive popularity.
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Lyrics ModificationHaley's version had slightly altered lyrics, some of the more risqué words and themes in Turner's original song were replaced by Bill Haley & His Comets to make the song more palatable to a broader audience.
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Commercial SuccessBill Haley & His Comets' version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" became a huge commercial success, selling over a million copies and contributing to the growth of the new genre, called Rock and Roll.
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Film AppearanceBill Haley & His Comets' version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" was also featured in the film 'Blackboard Jungle' in 1955 which increased its popularity significantly.
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InfluenceOver time, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" became an iconic song that influenced many covers by artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Fats Domino.
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LegacyBoth versions of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" are acknowledged as classics and have significantly contributed to the history of Rock and Roll. In 2004, the song ranked #127 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Hall of FameIn 1991, Turner's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, showcasing its enduring significance and impact on music.
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