Rattlesnake Shake
Fleetwood Mac
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Baby, if you got to rock I got to be your rockin' horse Baby, think you'd like to roll Maybe your diggin' it more They're shakin' the world When it's time to crash But when I get home tonight I guess I got to shake myself You need some love You must have the blues Ain't but the one thing A good man can do He do the shake The rattlesnake shake Man, do the shake Yes, and jerk away the blues Now, jerk it Now, I know this guy His name is mick Now, he don't care when he ain't got no chick He do the shake The rattlesnake shake Yes, he do the shake And jerks away the blues Now, jerk it
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Written by: NIKKI SIXX, MICK MARS, TOMMY LEE, VINCE NEIL
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6 facts about this song
Song Composition and Release Facts1. "Rattlesnake Shake" is a song by British rock band Fleetwood Mac, written and performed by Peter Green.
2. It was first released on the band's 1969 album "Then Play On."
3. The song was produced by Fleetwood Mac themselves, showing their creative autonomy in their music.
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Song Theme and Lyrics4. The lyrics of "Rattlesnake Shake" were inspired by a friend of Green's who had a unique way of playing the maracas, which Green compared to the rattle of a rattlesnake.
5. It is a traditional blues song that metaphorically talks about sexual innuendos.
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Song Performances6. The song is notoriously famous for the band's performance at the Boston Tea Party concert in 1970 which lasted for over 26 minutes.
7. "Rattlesnake Shake" was also a featured song in Fleetwood Mac's set list at their historical performance at the Music International Festival in Bath, 1970.
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Influence and Cover Versions8. The song has been covered by various artists including Aerosmith, Motörhead, and even a live cover version by Guns N’ Roses.
9. Aerosmith performed a cover version of "Rattlesnake Shake" during their 1971 tour.
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Peter Green related facts10. Peter Green is the founder of Fleetwood Mac and was a major songwriter for the band until he left due to mental health issues.
11. Green's guitar work on the song "Rattlesnake Shake" is highly praised. His understanding of the blues genre is evident in the song's raw sound.
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Additional Noteworthy facts12. The song is noted for its heavy bluesy guitar riffs and energetic performance.
13. "Rattlesnake Shake" is one of the few Fleetwood Mac songs from the Peter Green era that the band performed live on tour after he left the band.
14. The unofficial sequel to "Rattlesnake Shake" is a track called "SuperBrat," a song built around a riff from "Rattlesnake Shake," released on Bob Welch's solo album "Three Hearts."
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