Shake It Up

Divine

About Shake It Up

"Shake It Up" is a single by American performance artist Divine, released in 1983. The song was later reissued on the 1984 compilation album The Story So Far.


Year:
1988
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Shake it up, shake it up, shake it up
Shake it up, up, up, shake it up, up up
Shake it, shake it up, up, shake it up
Let's shake it up! Shake it up!

Your lovin' drives me crazy, shake it up
So don't you get lazy, shake it up
I want to love you all night, shake it up
I want to love you, love you right, shake it up

Shake it up, shake it up, shake it up
Shake it up, up, up, shake it up, up up
Shake it, shake it up, up, shake it up
Let's shake it up! Shake it up!

I want to give you what I know you need so let's shake it up
I'm gonna give you that lovin beat so let's shake it up
You can have a love explosion, shake it up
That's full of love emotion, shake it up
This is a cosmic attraction, shake it up
Let's cause a nuclear reaction, shake it up.

Shake it up, shake it up, shake it up
Shake it up, up, up, shake it up, up up
Shake it, shake it up, up, shake it up
Let's shake it up! Shake it up!

I want to give you what I know you need so let's shake it up
I'm gonna give you that lovin beat so let's shake it up
Your lovin' drives me crazy, shake it up
So don't you get lazy, shake it up
We can have a love explosion, shake it up
Put your body in motion, shake it up.

Shake it up, shake it up, shake it up
Shake it up, up, up, shake it up, up up
Shake it, shake it up, up, shake it up
Let's shake it up! Shake it up!

I want to give you what I know you need so let's shake it up
I'm gonna give you that lovin' beat so let's shake it up
I said I want to give you what I know you need so let's shake it up
I'm gonna give you that lovin' beat so let's shake it up.

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Divine

Divinity or the divine are things that are either related to, devoted to, or proceeding from a deity. What is or is not divine may be loosely defined, as it is used by different belief systems. Under monotheism and polytheism this is clearly delineated. However, in pantheism and animism this becomes synonymous with concepts of sacredness and transcendence. more »

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Written by: BOBBY ORLANDO

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11 facts about this song

Release Year
"Shake It Up" by Divine was released in the year 1983.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of Hi-NRG, a type of up-tempo disco or electronic dance music.
Chart Performance
"Shake it Up" broke into the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, reaching the #20 position.
Album
'Shake It Up' is included in Divine's debut studio album, titled "Jungle Jezebel."
Music Production
The song is backed by the powerful music production team behind Divine; it was produced by Bobby Orlando, a well-known name in the Hi-NRG genre.
Cultural Impact
Divine, the artist behind "Shake It Up," was a drag queen and has been noted for his contributions in normalizing drag culture in mainstream music.
Uniqueness
Divine's voice in "Shake it Up" and other tracks is unusually strong and masculine, differing from the softer 'diva' voices often tied to disco and dance tracks. This made the song and Divine's style particularly distinct.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various Hi-NRG bands like Seventh Avenue.
Music Video
A music video for “Shake It Up” was made which received considerable play in the early days of MTV.
Legacy
Today, "Shake It Up" and Divine's other works are considered emblematic of 1980s gay culture and the Hi-NRG music scene.
Live Performances
'Shake it Up' was frequently performed live by Divine, including at the seminal New York nightclub, Studio 54.

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