All Shook Up
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| All Shook Up | ||
| Single by Elvis Presley | ||
| A-side(s) | All Shook Up | |
| B-side(s) | That's when Your Heartaches Begin | |
| Released | March 22, 1957 | |
| Recorded | January 12 & 13, 1957 | |
| Genre | Rock & Roll | |
| Label | RCA | |
| Certification | (US) RCA 47-6870 (45) 20-6870 (78) | |
"All Shook Up" is one of the many hit songs of Elvis Presley. It reached the top of all three U.S. charts (pop, country and r&b), staying there for eight weeks in 1957, from April 13 through May 27. In the U.S., it is regarded as the top song of 1957. Otis Blackwell composed this song, with compostional additions by Elvis himself, who is also credited as lyricist. It was ranked #352 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
All Shook Up is also the name of a Broadway musical featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, based on the plot of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
It is also the name of a Danish duo who plays music from the 50s and 60s. all-shook-up.dk
The song was covered by Suzi Quatro in the mid-1970s, and by British singer Cliff Richard on his 2001 album, Wanted.
| Preceded by Party Doll |
Cash Box magazine best selling record chart #1 record April 13, 1957–June 1, 1957 |
Succeeded by Love Letters in the Sand |
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