Shake It Up
The Cars
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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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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.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Ric Ocasek, the lead vocalist, guitarist, and frontman of The Cars.
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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.
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Production DetailsThe 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.
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Musical Style"Shake It Up" is known for its upbeat, new wave rock sound, which was characteristic of The Cars' style in the 1980s.
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Entries on Other ChartsIn Canada, "Shake It Up" reached number 3 on the RPM Top 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesThe 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.
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VideoA music video was released for "Shake It Up," featuring the band performing the song live.
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Song LengthThe actual length of "Shake It Up" is 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Album CertificationThe "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.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "Shake It Up" epitomize a carefree attitude, encouraging listeners to let loose and enjoy dancing.
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Use in MediaThe 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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