Rattlesnake Shake

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About Rattlesnake Shake

"Rattlesnake Shake" is a song by British rock group Fleetwood Mac, written by guitarist Peter Green, which first appeared on the band's 1969 album Then Play On. The track was considered the high point of its parent album, and was one of the band's crowd-favorites in the late 1960s.


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Baby, if you got to rock
I got to be your rockin' horse
Baby, think you'd like to roll
Maybe you're diggin' it more
They're shakin' the world
When it's time to crash
But when I get home tonight
I guess I got to shake myself

You need some love
You must have the blues
Ain't but the one thing
A good man can do
He do the shake
The rattlesnake shake
Man, do the shake
Yes, and jerk away the blues
Now, jerk it, woo

Now, I know this guy
His name is Mick
Now, he don't care when he ain't got no chick
He do the shake
The rattlesnake shake
Yes, he do the shake
And jerks away the blues
Now, jerk it, woo

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Peter Green

Peter Green (born Peter Allen Greenbaum, 29 October 1946) is a British blues rock guitarist and the founder of the band Fleetwood Mac. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for his work with the group, Green's songs have been recorded by artists such as Santana, Aerosmith, Midge Ure, Tom Petty, and Judas Priest. more »

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6 facts about this song

Song Composition and Release Facts
1. "Rattlesnake Shake" is a song by British rock band Fleetwood Mac, written and performed by Peter Green. 2. It was first released on the band's 1969 album "Then Play On." 3. The song was produced by Fleetwood Mac themselves, showing their creative autonomy in their music.
Song Theme and Lyrics
4. The lyrics of "Rattlesnake Shake" were inspired by a friend of Green's who had a unique way of playing the maracas, which Green compared to the rattle of a rattlesnake. 5. It is a traditional blues song that metaphorically talks about sexual innuendos.
Song Performances
6. The song is notoriously famous for the band's performance at the Boston Tea Party concert in 1970 which lasted for over 26 minutes. 7. "Rattlesnake Shake" was also a featured song in Fleetwood Mac's set list at their historical performance at the Music International Festival in Bath, 1970.
Influence and Cover Versions
8. The song has been covered by various artists including Aerosmith, Motörhead, and even a live cover version by Guns N’ Roses. 9. Aerosmith performed a cover version of "Rattlesnake Shake" during their 1971 tour.
Peter Green related facts
10. Peter Green is the founder of Fleetwood Mac and was a major songwriter for the band until he left due to mental health issues. 11. Green's guitar work on the song "Rattlesnake Shake" is highly praised. His understanding of the blues genre is evident in the song's raw sound.
Additional Noteworthy facts
12. The song is noted for its heavy bluesy guitar riffs and energetic performance. 13. "Rattlesnake Shake" is one of the few Fleetwood Mac songs from the Peter Green era that the band performed live on tour after he left the band. 14. The unofficial sequel to "Rattlesnake Shake" is a track called "SuperBrat," a song built around a riff from "Rattlesnake Shake," released on Bob Welch's solo album "Three Hearts."

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