Shakin'
Eddie Money
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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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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.
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Album SuccessThe album "No Control," which included "Shakin'," was considered one of Eddie Money's most successful albums, probably due to this hit song.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Covers"Shakin'" has been covered by several artists over the years, proving its enduring popularity in the music industry.
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Eddie Money, Ralph Carter, Elizabeth Myers, and Johnny Gunn.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song "Shakin’" is one of Eddie Money’s best-known songs and it’s about a relationship with a wild girl.
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Genre"Shakin'" is classified under the Pop rock and Hard rock genres.
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Stylistic ElementsIn terms of musical style, "Shakin'" features impressive saxophone solos and strong power chords, which were characteristic of Eddie Money's overall sound.
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LegacyAlthough 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.
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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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