Shake Your Foundations
AC/DC
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You gotta see me leanin' on the bar I got my head in a whiskey jar [jug ?] Feelin' good 'cause the city's alive I'm gettin' ready to rock and jive I get up and I slide across the floor You want to come and I'll meet you at the door No one can stop us 'cause we're feelin' too right We're gonna steal our way around tonight (Alright, alright) [Chorus] Aye, aye, oh, shake your foundations Aye, aye, oh, shake it to the floor Aye, aye, oh, shake your foundations Aye, aye, oh, shake it I was takin' no liberties She's gettin' hotter off the heat on me I was oilin', she was slick Lickin' off the sweat, her favorite trick She cried help me, help me, please Tame this animal, help me to breathe I said no, no way You gotta come with me all of the way (OK, I'll play) [Chorus] [Chorus] We had the night, we had the time She had the sugar and I had the wine Took my hand, shook me to the core Told her not to touch, but she was coming back for more (You know what for) Aye, aye, aye, aye [Chorus]
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Written by: BRIAN JOHNSON, ANGUS MCKINNON YOUNG, MALCOLM MITCHELL YOUNG
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Band Origin"Shake Your Foundations" is a song by AC/DC, a popular rock band from Australia.
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AlbumThe track is from their 1985 album "Fly on the Wall."
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Single ReleaseIt was also released as a single the same year.
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Writing CreditsThe songwriting credits for "Shake Your Foundations" go to Malcolm Young, Angus Young, and Brian Johnson, who were all members of the band.
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Music VideoA music video for "Shake Your Foundations" was produced and directed by Brian Ward.
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Live AlbumThe song also appears on the band's 1986 live album "Who Made Who," which served as the soundtrack to Stephen King's film "Maximum Overdrive."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Shake Your Foundations" peaked at #24 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThis classic hard rock song is well known for its heavy guitar riffs and energetic rhythm.
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Time SignatureIt follows a 4/4 time signature, common in rock and pop genres.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released in 1990 as part of the band's compilation album, "The Razor's Edge."
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Tour Prominence"Shake Your Foundations" was often played during AC/DC's Fly on the Wall tour, and it was later included in the setlist of their Blow Up Your Video tour in 1988.
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Cover VersionsSeveral rock bands and musicians have since covered "Shake Your Foundations," further attesting to its popularity and influence in rock music.
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Music and LyricsThe song's music and lyrical content are thought by some fans to be a metaphor for AC/DC's ability to "shake the foundations" of the rock genre and the music industry with their gritty sound and rebellious attitude.
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Classic Line-up"Shake Your Foundations" was one of the iconic songs recorded by AC/DC's classic line-up, featuring Brian Johnson on vocals, Angus Young on lead guitar, Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar, Cliff Williams on bass, and Simon Wright on drums.
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