Can't Shake Loose

Agnetha Fältskog

About Can't Shake Loose

"Can't Shake Loose" is a 1983 song from former ABBA star Agnetha Fältskog's solo album, Wrap Your Arms Around Me. It was the third single release in Europe and the first to be issued in the United States. The song was written by Russ Ballard, who also wrote the successful "I Know There's Something Going On" for Agnetha's former ABBA colleague Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida). "Can't Shake Loose" proved rather successful on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100, where it broke into the Top 30 at No. 29 in November 1983, making it her only Top 40 song in that country, although it was an edited version of the song. As usual, Fältskog made only limited promotion, but she did travel across the Atlantic from Sweden in August 1983 to appear on American television. "Can't Shake Loose" also performed well in Canada, where it reached No.23. In the UK and Australia, however, the track proved unsuccessful, reaching No.63 and No.76, respectively. 


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2008
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I don't want to stay here but I can't leave
I'm in the spell of the magic you weave
Somebody wake me up
I wish I could break it up
But I can't shake loose
Can't shake loose
I can't shake loose
Can't shake loose
Any move I'll make in the end I will loose
I can't shake loose
I try and I try but it ain't no use
I could go like I did before
But these old shoes keep walking to your door

I want to hide but when I hear you call
If i turn around I know I will fall
One step people shake
No matter what move I make

'Cause' I can't shake loose
Can't shake loose
I can't shake loose
Can't shake loose
Any move I'll make in the end I will loose
I don't want to stay here
But you know I can't leave
Please let me go dear
Please let me leave

I can't shake loose
I can't shake loose
I can't shake loose
Can't shake loose
Any move I'll make in the end I will loose
I can't shake loose
I try and I try but it ain't no use
I could go like I did before
But these old shoes keep walking to your door
I can't shake loose

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Agnetha Fältskog

Agnetha Åse Fältskog (Swedish pronunciation: [aŋˈneː.ˈta ˈfɛlt.ˈskuːɡ]; born on 5 April 1950) is a Swedish recording artist. She achieved success in Sweden after the release of her début album Agnetha Fältskog in 1968, and reached international stardom as a member of the pop group ABBA, which has sold over 370 million records worldwide, making it one of the best–selling music artists in history and the second or third best–selling band in history. more »

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Can't Shake Loose" is a song by Agnetha Fältskog, a Swedish singer and songwriter also known for being a member of ABBA, a globally successful pop group.
Release Year
The song was released in 1983 as a single from her solo album "Wrap Your Arms Around Me."
Chart Performance
"Can't Shake Loose" peaked at number 29 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 charts, which made it Fältskog's highest-charting solo single in the US.
Song Writing
The song was written by Russ Ballard, a well-known songwriter who has written for artists such as Kiss and America.
Music Video
The music video of "Can't Shake Loose" features Agnetha Fältskog with a towering hairstyle, singing in a futuristic setting.
Top Producers
The song was produced by Mike Chapman, a British record producer known for his work with Blondie, The Knack, and other successful bands. The song's co-producer was Eric Stewart, a member of the British group 10cc.
Remix Release
Several remixes of "Can't Shake Loose" were produced, including a dance remix that has been widely circulated among ABBA and Agnetha Fältskog fans.
ABBA Influence
Even though "Can't Shake Loose" was a solo project for Fältskog, some critics and listeners have noted its resemblance to the synth-heavy pop sound of her former band, ABBA.
Album Success
The album "Wrap Your Arms Around Me", in which "Can't Shake Loose" was included, turned out to be a major hit, reaching the top of the charts in Sweden, Norway, and Belgium, and selling over 1.5 million copies.
Professional Reviews
Many critics have warmly praised the song, commenting on Fältskog's strong vocal performance and the catchy, high-energy production.
Other Versions
In 2018, a stripped-back acoustic version of "Can't Shake Loose" has been performed by Swedish artist Sandra Mosh, indicating the song's enduring popularity in Sweden.

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