Shakin'

Eddie Money

About Shakin'

"Shakin'" is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money from his Platinum-certified album No Control, released in 1982. It was co-written by Eddie Money, Elizabeth Myers, and Ralph Carter, and released as a single, reaching #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. The video for the single featured actress/model Patricia Kotero, better known as Apollonia, as the female doing the "shakin". She would later go on to co-star in the film Purple Rain. Rae's Diner, located on Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, CA is featured in the video. It is still in business today. 


Year:
1992
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Rosanna's daddy had a car she loved to drive 
Stole the keys one night and took me for a ride 
Turned up the music just as loud as it could go 
Blew out the speakers in her daddy's radio 

She was shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 
Snappin' her fingers (oh oh ooh oh) 
She was movin' round and round (oh oh ooh oh) 
That girl was shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 

We started drinkin', wasn't thinkin' too straight 
She was doin' 80 and she slammed on the brakes 
Got so high we had to pull to the side 
We did some shakin til the middle of the night

Shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 
Snappin' her fingers (oh oh ooh oh) 
She was up and down and round and round 
Shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 
Shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) (oh oh ooh oh) 
(Oh oh ooh oh) (oh oh ooh oh) 

I got a little nervous 
When she took her coat off 
She looked so pretty 
Ahh yeah 

I'm always talkin' baby, talkin' too much 
I love that little girl and I just can't get enough 
It takes a lonely night with nowhere to go 
Just call Rosanna, it's a hell of a show 

And she's shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 
Snappin' her fingers (oh oh ooh oh) 
She'll be movin' round and round (oh oh ooh oh) 
Oh she's shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 

Shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 
Snappin' her fingers (oh oh ooh oh) 
She'll be movin' up and down (oh oh oo oh) 
Round and round and round (oh oh ooh oh) 
And shakin' (oh oh ooh oh) 

Sha sha sha sha sha she was shakin' 
Sha sha sha sha sha she was shakin' 
Sha sha sha sha sha she was shakin' 
Sha sha sha sha sha she was shakin'

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Eddie Money

Eddie Money (born Edward Joseph Mahoney, March 2, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York), is an American rock guitarist, saxophonist, and singer–songwriter who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of Top 40 hits and platinum albums. Rock impresario Bill Graham said of Money, "Eddie Money has it all.... Not only can he sing, write, and play, but he is a natural performer." more »

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Written by: EDDIE MONEY, RALPH CARTER, ELIZABETH MYERS

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10 facts about this song

Release and Ranking
"Shakin'" by Eddie Money was released in 1982 as a single from his album "No Control." The song managed to reach the 63rd position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Success
The album "No Control," which included "Shakin'," was considered one of Eddie Money's most successful albums, probably due to this hit song.
Music Video
The music video of "Shakin'" is known for its classic 1980s style. It showcases Money performing at a wild house party, packed with young people dancing and enjoying the music.
Covers
"Shakin'" has been covered by several artists over the years, proving its enduring popularity in the music industry.
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by Eddie Money, Ralph Carter, Elizabeth Myers, and Johnny Gunn.
Lyrical Theme
The song "Shakin’" is one of Eddie Money’s best-known songs and it’s about a relationship with a wild girl.
Genre
"Shakin'" is classified under the Pop rock and Hard rock genres.
Stylistic Elements
In terms of musical style, "Shakin'" features impressive saxophone solos and strong power chords, which were characteristic of Eddie Money's overall sound.
Legacy
Although it wasn't his highest charting single, "Shakin'" remains one of Eddie Money's most recognizable and popular songs, frequently played on classic rock radio stations to this day.
Live Performances
"Shakin'" has always been a crowd favorite during Eddie Money’s live performances. His energetic performance of the song in concerts contributed to its popularity.

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