Shake a Hand
Joe Morris Orchestra, Faye Adams
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13 facts about this song
Music Genre"Shake a Hand" by Faye Adams and Joe Morris belongs to the Rhythm and Blues genre.
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Release Date"Shake a Hand" was released in August 1953, marking a significant time in the golden era of R&B music.
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Chart SuccessThe song was notably successful in the R&B Chart. It reached number one on The Billboard's (now simply known as Billboard) R&B chart on September 12, 1953, and it stayed there for ten non-consecutive weeks.
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Notable PerformanceJoe Morris, a prominent R&B and jazz musician, was the one leading the orchestra in the song "Shake a Hand".
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SongwriterThe song was written by the American songwriter Joe Morris.
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Record Label"Shake a Hand" was initially released under Atlantic Records, which is considered one of the major record labels in the world.
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Multiple CoversThe song has been widely covered by various artists, including Little Richard, LaVern Baker, and Mike Stoller. One of the more popular covers is by Paul McCartney, which was released in his album "Run Devil Run" in 1999.
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Faye AdamsThis song was particularly instrumental in shaping Faye Adam's career. Following the release of "Shake a Hand", she went on to release several other hits, eventually earning a reputation as a significant voice in gospel and pop music.
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LitigationIn a rather interesting development, litigation arose over the ownership of the song. An ex-girlfriend of Joe Morris claimed that they wrote "Shake a Hand" together, however, the courts ruled in Morris's favor.
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Unique StyleThe song incorporates a gospel style, which was appreciated by audiences and helped shift R&B towards a more emotional and passionate tone. This added a unique dimension to the genre, contributing to its popularity.
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DurationThe standard version of "Shake a Hand" lasts for about 2 minutes and 52 seconds, a typical song duration during that era.
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LegacyThe immense popularity and influence of "Shake a Hand" led it to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of the 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll, certifying its status as an iconic song in the history of American music.
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Record SalesWhile specific sales figures are hard to come by for such an old song, "Shake a Hand", along with Faye Adams's other early hits, sold in the hundreds of thousands, a significant achievement at that time.
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