Hegedus fled with his parents to England in 1956 after the Soviet invasion of Hungary. He subsequently moved to Canada at age 23, launching his musical career in Toronto's Queen Street West scene.
He released his self-titled debut album in 1980 on Anthem Records, with the singles "Soviet Jewellery" and "Metropolitan Life". He toured across Canada, appeared at the Heatwave festival in August, was nominated for a Juno Award, and won the U-Know for best male vocalist. He released a followup, Girls of the Future, in 1981, although that album was not as successful.
After a few years without a new album, Anthem dropped Gabor from its roster. He subsequently moved to Vancouver, where he attempted to revive his career by working with producer Todd Rundgren. These sessions, however, did not result in a new album, and he eventually moved back to Toronto.
On January 17, 1990, Gabor's body was found by police at his Toronto apartment. His death was ruled a suicide.
Shake
BB Gabor Lyrics
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Don't fight your feelings, give yourself a chance!
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty
You're the best in the world, I can tell
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty
Shake shake, shake shake!
Shake shake, shake shake!
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Shake your booty! Shake your booty
The lyrics of BB Gabor's "Shake" are very straightforward - they encourage everyone to let loose and dance. The first lines of the song, "Everybody, get on the floor, let's dance! Don't fight your feelings, give yourself a chance!" are a call to action to the listener to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy themselves.
The chorus is repetitive and infectious, urging the listener to "Shake your booty!" and "Shake shake shake". It's a classic dance anthem that doesn't require much thought, but instead relies on the power of the beat and the energy of the music to get people moving.
The third verse is particularly encouraging, with the lyrics "You can, you can do it very well. You're the best in the world, I can tell." This line is designed to make the listener feel confident and capable, and to remind them that they're capable of letting go and having a good time.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shake" are very simple, but they have a powerful message that encourages the listener to enjoy themselves and not take life too seriously. The energetic beat and catchy chorus make it the perfect song for dancing and letting loose.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody, get on the floor, let's dance!
Encouraging everyone to join in and dance.
Don't fight your feelings, give yourself a chance!
Urging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy themselves.
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Repeating the phrase to hype up the energy and excitement.
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Encouraging listeners to move their bodies and dance.
Oh, shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Further emphasizing the need for movement and energy.
You can, you can do it very well
Instilling confidence in the listener's dancing abilities.
You're the best in the world, I can tell
Reinforcing the listener's skills and praising their dance moves.
Shake shake, shake shake!
Encouraging more movement and dancing.
Shake shake shake, shake shake shake
Continuing to hype up the energy and excitement.
Shake your booty! Shake your booty!
Final call for listeners to dance and enjoy themselves.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard Raymond Finch, Harry Casey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thekevinkellyshow
Cool song, Jimi. Love the guitar response & the rise of the scales at the end & you puttin' it out there like a Romeo on the street. When was this? 70's? 80's?
H.P. Loathecraft
82
jowabro
Such a heavy tune. What was it like to write with BB Gabor?
makemovies
It was always a trip working with Gabor...
Whowl
That was fun :) So where did the last 25 years go? As Mr. R. would say, keep on rockin' ... =Ae=
G. G G
well mr. bertucci my little matthew said wow look at jimi memories or what