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Shake a Hand

"Shake a Hand"
Song by Faye Adams
B-side"I've Got to Leave You"
Recorded1953
Genre
LabelHerald Records
Songwriter(s)Joe Morris
Faye Adams singles chronology
"Shake a Hand" "I'll Be True"

"Shake a Hand" is a 1953 song written by the trumpeter and bandleader Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams,[2] whose version stayed number one on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for nine weeks.[3]

Background

The song, which has a strong gospel feel throughout, depicts a reassuring new lover making promises: "Just give me a chance, I'll take care of everything.[4]

Cover versions

References

  1. ^ a b Marsh, Dave (1989). The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. Plume. p. 310. ISBN 0-452-26305-0.
  2. ^ "Shake a Hand - Faye Adams | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 23.
  4. ^ "Shake a Hand". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Red Foley - Shake A Hand / Stranded In Deep Water (Shellac)". Discogs.com. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  6. ^ "Shake a Hand - Johnnie Ray | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  7. ^ Arthur Rowe. "Pat - Pat Boone | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  8. ^ "Shake a Hand By: Mike Pedicin Quintet". MusicVF.com. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  9. ^ William Ruhlmann. "The Fabulous Little Richard - Little Richard | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  10. ^ "LaVern Baker Live in Hollywood '91 - LaVern Baker | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  11. ^ "Faye Adams". Rockabilly.nl. 1923-05-22. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  12. ^ "Shake a Hand - Linda Hopkins,Jackie Wilson | Song Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  13. ^ "Freddie Scott (2) - Are You Lonely For Me?". Discogs.com. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  14. ^ Lindsay Planer. "Give Me Time - Magic Sam | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  15. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Today - Elvis Presley | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  16. ^ Todd Everett. "Golden Empire - Ike & Tina Turner | Songs, Reviews, Credits". The-world-of-tina.com. Retrieved 2018-12-29.
  17. ^ Stewart Mason. "Read My Lips - Lou Ann Barton | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  18. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Run Devil Run - Paul McCartney | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.


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