Shake, Rattle and Roll

Big Joe Turner

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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2012
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Get outta that bed, wash your face and hands
Get outta that bed, wash your face and hands
Well, you get in that kitchen, make some noise with the pots 'n pans

Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through
Way you wear those dresses, the sun comes shinin' through
I can't believe my eyes, all that mess belongs to you

I believe to my soul you're the devil and now I know
I believe to my soul you're the devil and now I know
Well, the more I work, the faster my money goes

I said shake, rattle and roll, shake, rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll, shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul

Yeah, blow Joe

I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store
Well, I can look at you till you ain't no child no more

Ah, shake, rattle and roll, shake, rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll, shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul

I get over the hill and way down underneath
I get over the hill and way down underneath
You make me roll my eyes, even make me grit my teeth

I said shake, rattle and roll, shake, rattle and roll
Shake, rattle and roll, shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do nothin' to save your doggone soul

Shake, rattle and roll

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Big Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri. According to the songwriter Doc Pomus, "Rock and roll would have never happened without him." Although he came to his greatest fame in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, particularly "Shake, Rattle and Roll", Turner's career as a performer stretched from the 1920s into the 1980s. Turner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. 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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