Shakey Ground
The Temptations
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Lady luck and four leaf clovers Won't be as hurt as I feel all over My life was one special occasion 'Til you leave in depth with the situation Well well well I'm standing on shakey ground, yay Ever since you put me down, oh ho ho Standing on shakey ground, yay Ever since you put me down, ah My car got repossessed this morning, yay Harder times I haven't seen in years Girl, you better throw me a life preserver 'Cause I'm about to drown in my own tears Well well well standing on shakey ground, yay Ever since you put me down, oh ho ho Standing on shakey ground Ever since you put me down Well well well standing on shakey ground Ever since you put me down Standing on shakey ground Ever since you put me down Standing on shakey ground (standing, standing) Standing, standing, standing on shakey ground (ground) Got to stand, got to stand, standing on, standing on shakey ground, woo Ever since you put me down And I love standing on shakey ground Ever since you put me down
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Written by: JEFFREY BOWEN, ALPHONSO BOYD, EDDIE HAZEL
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3 facts about this song
The Temptations" Version1. "Shakey Ground" by The Temptations: This song was released as a single in 1975 and it became one of the group's final hits of the decade.
2. Fleetwood Mac Connection: The song features bass work by the renowned musician, Bob Babbitt, and guitar work by Eddie Hazel of Parliament-Funkadelic, giving it a strong connection to another influential band, Fleetwood Mac.
3. R&B Charts: "Shakey Ground" quickly climbed the R&B charts and held the number one spot for two weeks, proving its appeal among fans of soul music.
4. Pop Charts: The song also made a good impression on pop listeners, reaching number 26 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
5. Cover Versions: In the years since its release, "Shakey Ground" has been covered by a number of artists, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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Fishbone" Version1. "Shakey Ground" by Fishbone: This version was included in their 2006 album, "Still Stuck in Your Throat".
2. Different Genre: Fishbone is known for their mixture of ska, punk rock, funk, hard rock, and soul. Their version of "Shakey Ground" fits into this diverse genre blend.
3. Artist Recognition: Fishbone's cover was well-received by fans and critics, who appreciated the band's ability to rework classic songs in their unique style.
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Phoebe Snow" Version1. "Shakey Ground" by Phoebe Snow: The version by the American singer-songwriter was included in her album "Rock Away", released in 1981.
2. Change in Style: Phoebe Snow was known mainly for her blues and jazz influences, and the inclusion of "Shakey Ground" on her album signified a move towards a more rock-oriented sound.
3. Collaboration: The album "Rock Away", including "Shakey Ground", featured guest performances from several renowned musicians, such as Steve Lukather and Richard Tee.
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