The Shake

Neal McCoy

About The Shake

"The Shake" is a song written by Jon McElroy and Butch Carr, and recorded by American country music artist Neal McCoy. It was released May 1997 as the only single from McCoy's Greatest Hits album. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in October 1997. It peaked at number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks.


Year:
1997
3:33
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Some men are attracted to a pair of big blue eyes
It takes a pretty face to make their temperature rise
Looks aren't that important
Just icing on the cake
What really turns me on is the shake

Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Come on baby you know what I like
Shake it real funky shake it real low
Shake it 'til you can't shake it no more
It's a natural attraction
Mother nature wouldn't make a mistake
What really turns me on is the shake

Eve first said to Adam
Which outfit do you like
The maple or the fig leaf
Now honey they both look nice
Clothes don't mean that much to me
Maybe you better go and ask the snake
And what really turns me on is the shake

Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Come on baby you know what I like
Shake it real funky shake it real low
Shake it 'til you can't shake it no more
It's a natural attraction
Mother nature wouldn't make a mistake
What really turns me on is the shake

(Shake it)

Gary, Indiana
Mobile, Alabama
Phoenix, Arizona
Bismarck, North Dakota
New York, L.A.
Houston, Tampa Bay
London, Tokyo
Everywhere you go

Shake it to the left
Shake it to the right
Come on baby you know what I like
Shake it real funky shake it real low
Shake it 'til you can't shake it no more
It's a natural attraction
Mother nature wouldn't make a mistake
What really turns me on is the shake
What really turns me on is the shake

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Neal McCoy

Hubert Neal McGaughey, Jr. (born July 30, 1958) is an American country music singer of mixed Irish and Filipino descent. Known professionally as Neal McCoy, he has released ten studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio. Although he first charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1988, he did not reach Top 40 for the first time until 1992's "Where Forever Begins", which peaked at number 40. McCoy broke through a year later with the back-to-back number 1 singles "No Doubt About It" and "Wink" from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. Although he has not topped the country charts since, his commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hi… more »

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Written by: BUTCH CARR, JON MCELROY

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10 facts about this song

Background Information
The song "The Shake" was released by Neal McCoy in the year 1997.
Album Information
It was part of McCoy’s album "Be Good at It" released under Atlantic Records, an American record label.
Position in Billboards
Considered quite a hit, "The Shake" reached number 5 in the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the year 1997.
Genre
This song is a perfect mix of both the country and pop genres. This fusion style was common in the mid-1990s and is sometimes referred to as "countrypolitan".
Songwriters
The Shake was penned by two accomplished songwriters, Jon McElroy and Butch Carr.
Dance Trend
The song is notable for partially inspiring a dance trend in the country music scene, with its impressive and catchy beats.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Michael Merriman, features McCoy performing the song on a stage in front of an audience, with certain segments showcasing people dancing.
Based on a Dance Step
Interestingly, the song’s rhythm is designed to go hand in hand with a dance step called "The Shake," hence the song title.
Distinctive Style
This song is a testament to McCoy's distinctive, energetic, and playful performing style which has earned him a loyal fan base.
Awards
Though the song did not fetch any awards, it reinforced the scope of McCoy's artistry and helped to substantiate his reputation as a top-class country music artist.

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