Now, if this song doesn't put you in a good mood and movin' and tappin' your feet, I don't know what will!
The Cars are one of those groups who can be credited with opening the New Wave sound up to the mainstream during music’s move from the late 70s into the 80s. This group made a huge splash on the scene during my high school years.
The Cars are one of those groups who can be credited with opening the New Wave sound up to the mainstream during music’s move from the late 70s into the 80s. This group made a huge splash on the scene during my high school years.
“Shake It Up” is a song from their 1981 album of the same name. It was actually written years earlier by lead singer Ric Ocasek, who was the principal songwriter for The Cars and composed the vast majority of the band's music. He was not only the band's lead singer, but he also played rhythm guitar, bass guitar and keyboards.
As the title track of the album, “Shake It Up” combines the hard-rock feel of the band's earlier work with synthesizers and electronic drum machines to create a futuristic dance beat characteristic of later singles. This song would go on to become The Cars' most popular song!
The song references dance moves, hair styles and having fun. However, bassist Benjamin Orr has stated the song tells the story of how important it is to make a “mark in life”, to "let people know what you really mean". Thus, the hit song has a deep meaning as well as a simple message.
During his time with The Cars, Ocasek developed a reputation as a successful producer not only for The Cars own material but for successful bands like Weezer and No Doubt!
If I were President, I would mandate we listen to this song every morning on our way to work!
LONG LIVE THE 80s!!
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