You Shook Me

Muddy Waters

About You Shook Me

"You Shook Me" is a 1962 blues song recorded by Chicago blues artist Muddy Waters. It features his vocal in unison with a slide-guitar melody by Earl Hooker. "You Shook Me" became one of Muddy Waters' most successful early-1960s singles and has been interpreted by several blues and rock artists.


Year:
2001
70 
#1

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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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Muddy Waters

McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues". He was a major inspiration for the British blues explosion in the 1960s, and was ranked No. 17 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. more »

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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.
Artist Collaborations
The 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.
Lyrics and Composition
The 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.
Cover Versions
Legendary 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."
Influence and Legacy
The 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.
Recognition
Hooker'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.
Live Performances
The song became a staple in Led Zeppelin's live performances during the late 1960s.
Instrumentation
The song features a notable Hammond organ played by the acclaimed blues pianist Johnny 'Big Moose' Walker.

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