Shake, Rattle and Roll
Big Joe Turner
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[Chorus:] Lollipop lollipop Oh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop lollipop Oh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop lollipop Oh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop (pop) [Repeat Chorus:] Call my baby lollipop Tell you why His kiss is sweeter than an apple pie And when he does his shaky rockin' dance Man, I haven't got a chance I call him [Chorus:] Lollipop lollipop Oh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop lollipop..... Sweeter than candy on a stick Huckleberry, cherry or lime If you had a choice He'd be your pick But lollipop is mine [Chorus:] Lollipop lollipop Oh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop lollipop..... Crazy way he thrills me Tell you why Just like a lightning from the sky He loves to kiss me till I can't see straight GEE, MY LOLLIPOP IS GREAT I call him [Chorus:] Lollipop lollipop Oh lolli lolli lolli Lollipop lollipop..... [Repeat Chorus:]
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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.
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Initial Release"Shake, Rattle and Roll" was first recorded and released by Big Joe Turner, an American blues shouter, in 1954.
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Record LabelBig Joe Turner's version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" was released under the Atlantic Records label.
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Chart PerformanceTurner'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.
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Different VersionBill 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.
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Lyrics ModificationHaley'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.
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Commercial SuccessBill 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.
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Film AppearanceBill Haley & His Comets' version of "Shake, Rattle and Roll" was also featured in the film 'Blackboard Jungle' in 1955 which increased its popularity significantly.
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InfluenceOver time, "Shake, Rattle and Roll" became an iconic song that influenced many covers by artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Fats Domino.
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LegacyBoth 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.
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Hall of FameIn 1991, Turner's version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, showcasing its enduring significance and impact on music.
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