Let's Shake Hands
The White Stripes
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Yeah Oh Let's shake hands Oh Baby lets shake hands Well there's something here in the air Jump up and let me know when you're there Baby lets shake hands Oh Let's be friends Oh Baby lets be friends I can't come up with a better plan Put your fingers in my hand Baby lets be friends Yeah Oh Say my name Oh Baby say my name Well you can do what you want to do Throw it in the garbage can But just say my name Yeah Yeah
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Written by: JACK WHITE
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Let's Shake Hands" was the debut song of the American rock duo, The White Stripes. It was released as a 7-inch vinyl single on March 1998.
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Limited ProductionThe original release of "Let's Shake Hands" was limited to only 1000 copies. It was a part of their self-titled debut album 'The White Stripes'.
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Band FormationThe song was the product of the band's early years, when Jack and Meg White, a formerly married couple, decided to unite their talents in music.
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Style and InfluenceThe style of the song shows influences from punk blues, garage rock, and rock and roll, reflecting The White Stripes' raw and minimalistic sound.
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Recorded at HomeLike many of The White Stripes' early works, "Let's Shake Hands" was recorded in the band's own living room.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released on vinyl by Third Man Records - Jack White's own record label, in 2010, which rekindled interest in the band's early music.
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Not on Streaming PlatformsInterestingly, the debut single "Let's Shake Hands" is not available on major music streaming platforms like Spotify.
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Live PerformanceThe song was a staple in early White Stripes live performances, showcasing the duo's raw energy and on-stage chemistry.
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Quasi-Political UndertonesAccording to some interpretations, the song is a quasi-political statement about bringing together opposing factions, although this has never been confirmed by the band.
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Critical AcclaimToday, "Let's Shake Hands" is considered an iconic track that embodies the raw, unfiltered sound that made The White Stripes an integral part of garage rock revival.
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