Shake, Rattle and Roll

Bill Haley & His Comets

About Shake, Rattle and Roll

"Shake, Rattle and Roll" is a twelve bar blues-form song, written in 1954 by Jesse Stone under his songwriting pseudonym of Charles E. Calhoun. It was originally recorded by Big Joe Turner and most successfully by Bill Haley & His Comets. The song as sung by Big Joe Turner is ranked number 127 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


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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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Bill Haley & His Comets

Bill Haley & His Comets were an American rock and roll band that was founded in 1952 and continued until Haley's death in 1981. The band, also known by the names Bill Haley and The Comets and Bill Haley's Comets (and variations thereof), was the earliest group of white musicians to bring rock and roll to the attention of white America and the rest of the world. During the period late 1954-late 1956, the group placed nine singles into the Top 20, one of those a number one and three more in the Top Ten. more »

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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.
Initial Release
"Shake, Rattle and Roll" was first recorded and released by Big Joe Turner, an American blues shouter, in 1954.
Record Label
Big Joe Turner's version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" was released under the Atlantic Records label.
Chart Performance
Turner'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.
Different Version
Bill 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.
Lyrics Modification
Haley'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.
Commercial Success
Bill 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.
Film Appearance
Bill Haley & His Comets' version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" was also featured in the film 'Blackboard Jungle' in 1955 which increased its popularity significantly.
Influence
Over time, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" became an iconic song that influenced many covers by artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Fats Domino.
Legacy
Both 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.
Hall of Fame
In 1991, Turner's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, showcasing its enduring significance and impact on music.

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