You Shook Me
Muddy Waters
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Hmm You know you shook me, baby You shook me all night long You know you shook me, baby You shook me all night long Whoa, you kept on shakin' me, darlin' Oh, you messed up my happy home You know you move me baby Just like a hurricane You know you move me baby Just like a hurricane Oh, you know you move me, darlin' Just like a earthquake move the land Oh, sometimes I wonder What my poor wife and child gon' do Oh, sometimes I wonde What my poor wife and child gon' do Oh, you know you made me mistreat them, darlin' Oh, I'm madly in love with you You know you shook me, baby You shook me all night long Hmm You shook me all night long
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Written by: J.B. LENOIR, WILLIE DIXON
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8 facts about this song
Musical Genre"You Shook Me" is categorized under the blues genre.
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Artist CollaborationsThe song was first recorded by Earl Hooker, a renowned American blues guitarist, in 1961.
- It was later covered by Muddy Waters, one of the significant figures in the post-war blues scene, in 1962.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe lyrics of "You Shook Me" were penned by Willie Dixon, a famous American blues musician, particularly known for his work as a songwriter.
- The song is particularly noted for its use of slide guitar, displaying Hooker’s enormous skills.
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Cover VersionsLegendary English rock band Led Zeppelin covered "You Shook Me" on their eponymous 1969 debut album.
- Jeff Beck Group, featuring Rod Stewart on vocals, also performed a cover of "You Shook Me."
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Influence and LegacyThe Led Zeppelin version of "You Shook Me" is noted for its innovative use of theremin and bowed guitar.
- The song is widely recognized as a classic in the canon of electric blues.
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RecognitionHooker's version is included in the 1996 compilation album "The Very Best of Earl Hooker."
- In Muddy Waters' rendition, the song reached number 24 on Billboard magazine's R&B chart in 1962.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple in Led Zeppelin's live performances during the late 1960s.
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InstrumentationThe song features a notable Hammond organ played by the acclaimed blues pianist Johnny 'Big Moose' Walker.
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