Shake It Up

The Cars

About Shake It Up

"Shake It Up" is a song by the Cars from their 1981 album of the same name. Although appearing for the first time in 1981, it was actually written years earlier by the band's songwriter and lead singer Ric Ocasek. The song became one of the Cars' most popular songs (peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Tracks chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1982). With the track "Cruiser" as its b-side, it hit No. 14 on the Billboard Disco Top 80 chart.


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Uh well, dance all night, play all day
Don't let nothin' get in the way
Dance all night, keep the beat
Don't you worry 'bout two left feet

Shake it up
Shake it up, oo yeah
Shake it up
Shake it up

Dance all night and get real loose
You don't need no bad excuse
Dance all night with anyone
Don't let nobody pick your fun

Shake it up, oo, oo
Shake it up, yeah yeah
Shake it up, oo, oo
Shake it up

That's right, I said
Dance all night
Go go go
Dance all night
Get real low
Go all night
Get real hot
Well, shake it up now, all you've got, woo

Dance
Oo dance

Uh well, dance all night and whirl your hair
Make the night cats stop and stare
Dance all night, go to work
Do the move with a quirky jerk

Just shake it up, oo oo
Shake it up, oo yeah
Shake it up
Shake it up

Uh well, dance all night
Go go go
Get so light
Get real low
Dance all night
Get real hot
Shake it up, with all you've got, woo

Shake it up, make a scene
Let them know what you really mean
And dance all night, keep the beat
And don't you worry 'bout two left feet

Just shake it up, oo, oo
Shake it up, oo oo, yeah
Shake it up, oo, oo
Shake it up, oh, yeah

Shake it up, shake it up babe
Shake it up, oo, oo
Shake it up, shake it up babe
Shake it up, oo, oo

Shake it up, shake it up, yeah yeah, shake it up
Oo oo, shake it up
Shake it up, shake it up babe
Shake it up, oo, oo

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The Cars

The Cars are an American rock band that emerged from the New Wave music scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ric Ocasek, lead singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. They were signed to Elektra Records by George Daly, then A&R head, in 1977. more »

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Written by: Ric Ocasek

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Shake It Up" is a track from The Cars' fourth studio album with the same title, "Shake It Up," released in 1981.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ric Ocasek, the lead vocalist, guitarist, and frontman of The Cars.
Chart Performance
"Shake It Up" became the band's first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at the fourth position, also becoming their first song to crack the top 10.
Production Details
The song, like the rest of the album, was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, who had also previously worked with legendary bands like Queen and The Rolling Stones.
Musical Style
"Shake It Up" is known for its upbeat, new wave rock sound, which was characteristic of The Cars' style in the 1980s.
Entries on Other Charts
In Canada, "Shake It Up" reached number 3 on the RPM Top 100 chart.
Live Performances
The song was canonical in The Cars' live performances. And even after The Cars disbanded in 1988, Ric Ocasek occasionally performed the song during his solo concerts.
Video
A music video was released for "Shake It Up," featuring the band performing the song live.
Song Length
The actual length of "Shake It Up" is 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
Album Certification
The "Shake It Up" album, where this song features, was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over one million units.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Shake It Up" epitomize a carefree attitude, encouraging listeners to let loose and enjoy dancing.
Use in Media
The song has been included in various compilation albums and used in commercials. It also appeared in the 2007 movie, "The Simpsons Movie."

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