Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing the "Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "Day-O". Throughout his career, he was an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes.
Belafonte won three Grammy Awards (including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award), an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. In 1989, he received the Kennedy Center Honors. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1994. In 2014, he received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Academy's 6th Annual Governors Awards and in 2022 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category and was the oldest living person to have received the honor.
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Shake Senora
Harry Belafonte Lyrics
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Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, senora, work your body line
Work, work, work, senora, work it all the time
My girl's name is Senora
I tell you friends, I adore her
And when she dances, oh brother
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line-Whoa
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake itall the time
Work, work, work, senora, work your body line
Work, work, work, senora, work itall the time
You can talk about cha cha
Tango, waltz, or de rumba
Senora's dance has more title
You jump in the saddle
Hold on to de bridle
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Rock your body, child!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Somebody, help me!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time-Whoa
Work, work, work, senora, work your body line-Yep
Work, work, work, senora, work it all the time
Senora, she's a sensation
The reason for aviation
And fellas, you got to watch it
When she wind up she bottom she go like a rocket
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Hoist those guns a leetle higher!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Humpin' jiminy
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa oh oh oh
instrumental interlude
Shake, shake, shake, senora
Shake your body line
Work, work, work, senora
Work it all the time
Dance, dance, dance, senora
Dance it all the time
Work, work, work, senora
Work it all the time
Senora dances calypso
Left to right is de tempo
And when she gets the sensation
She go up in the air
Come down in slow motion
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Somebody, help me!
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whooooa
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, senora!
The lyrics of Harry Belafonte's "Shake Senora" are all about dancing and having a good time. The song begins with an invitation to Senora to get up and shake her body line while working it all the time. The singer of the song talks about how much he adores Senora and how she moves like Hurricane in all kinds of weather when she dances.
The chorus of "Jump in de line, rock your body in time" is an invitation to everyone to join in and dance together with Senora. The song then goes on to talk about how Senora's dancing is unlike any other. Even though there are dance styles like cha cha, tango, waltz, and rumba, Senora's dance has more titles. When she jumps in the saddle and holds on to the bridle, everyone needs to watch out!
Throughout the song, there is an infectious energy that encourages everyone to get up, dance and work their body line all the time. Senora is portrayed as a sensation who raises the bar when it comes to dancing. The lyrics of "Shake Senora" are all about celebrating life, enjoying the moment, and having fun with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake your body line
Encourage Senora to shake her body line rhythmically and constantly
Shake, shake, shake, senora, shake it all the time
Direct Senora to continue shaking her body line consistently and frequently
Work, work, work, senora, work your body line
Encourage Senora to work her body line diligently and consistently
Work, work, work, senora, work it all the time
Direct Senora to continue working her body line constantly and diligently
My girl's name is Senora
I tell you friends, I adore her
And when she dances, oh brother
She's a hurry-cane in all kinds of weather
The singer expresses his love and admiration for Senora, especially when she dances with such agility and grace
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-OK, I believe you
Agreement with the suggestion to jump in the line and rock the body in time
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Rock your body, child!
Encouragement to dance more energetically and enthusiastically
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Somebody, help me!
Expression of enjoyment and excitement while dancing
(Jump in de line, rock your body in time)-Whoa
Expression of surprise or excitement in response to the music
You can talk about cha cha
Tango, waltz, or de rumba
Senora's dance has more title
You jump in the saddle
Hold on to de bridle
Senora's dance is so unique and impressive that it surpasses other popular dance styles like cha cha, tango, waltz, or rumba. The singer encourages the listener to join in the dance and hold onto the rhythm
Senora, she's a sensation
The reason for aviation
And fellas, you got to watch it
When she wind up she bottom she go like a rocket
Senora is such an impressive dancer that she can cause excitement like an aviation sensation. The singer warns the men to watch out when she starts dancing, as she can move her body so rapidly and sharply like a rocket
Dance, dance, dance, senora
Dance it all the time
Encouragement to senora to continue dancing constantly
Senora dances calypso
Left to right is de tempo
And when she gets the sensation
She go up in the air
Come down in slow motion
Senora has a unique calypso dance style that involve swift, left-to-right movement. When she feels the groove, she jumps in the air and comes down in slow motion
Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gabriel Oller, Harry Belafonte, Rafael Cairi Llama Deleon, Stevenson C Samuel
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Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora, work your body line
Work, work, work, Senora, work it all the time
My girl's name is Senora
I tell you friends, I adore her
And when she dances, oh brother!
She's a hurricane in all kinds of weather
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whoa!
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora, work your body line
Work, work, work, Senora, work it all the time
You can talk about Cha Cha
Tango, Waltz, or de Rumba
Senora's dance has no title
You jump in the saddle
Hold on to de bridle!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Rock your body, child!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Somebody, help me!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whoa!
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time (Whoa)
Work, work, work, Senora, work your body line (Yep)
Work, work, work, Senora, work it all the time
Senora, she's a sensation
The reason for aviation
And fellas, you got to watch it
When she wind up, she bottom, she go like a rocket!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Hoist those skirts a little higher!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Up the chim-en-y!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whoa oh oh oh!
[break]
Shake, shake, shake, Senora
Shake your body line
Work, work, work, Senora
Work it all the time
Dance, dance, dance, Senora
Dance it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora
Work it all the time
Senora dances Calypso
Left to right is de tempo
And when she gets the sensation
She go up in the air, come down in slow motion
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Somebody, help me!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whooooa!
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora!!
Eric Schilling
Sounds like Lydia got an A on the math test!
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1961: It's a good song
2019: Fall Guys has announced
2022: It's still a legendary Song
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Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora, work your body line
Work, work, work, Senora, work it all the time
My girl's name is Senora
I tell you friends, I adore her
And when she dances, oh brother!
She's a hurricane in all kinds of weather
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whoa!
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora, work your body line
Work, work, work, Senora, work it all the time
You can talk about Cha Cha
Tango, Waltz, or de Rumba
Senora's dance has no title
You jump in the saddle
Hold on to de bridle!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Rock your body, child!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Somebody, help me!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whoa!
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time (Whoa)
Work, work, work, Senora, work your body line (Yep)
Work, work, work, Senora, work it all the time
Senora, she's a sensation
The reason for aviation
And fellas, you got to watch it
When she wind up, she bottom, she go like a rocket!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Hoist those skirts a little higher!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Up the chim-en-y!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whoa oh oh oh!
[break]
Shake, shake, shake, Senora
Shake your body line
Work, work, work, Senora
Work it all the time
Dance, dance, dance, Senora
Dance it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora
Work it all the time
Senora dances Calypso
Left to right is de tempo
And when she gets the sensation
She go up in the air, come down in slow motion
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Somebody, help me!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
OK, I believe you!
Jump in de line, rock your body in time
Whooooa!
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake your body line
Shake, shake, shake, Senora, shake it all the time
Work, work, work, Senora!!
Mach George
remember mom and dad jumping around to Harry's music at the Blue Waters Inn. Barbados 1964
Hillary Mack
Awesome song . Forever ♾️
LindenGroveBlog
wonderful!
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The beautiful Caribbean rhythm of calypso Trinidad 🇹🇹
khouloud H's
I like it ❤
g4ngsta v1nce
When i just played this song me just looking out the window a random 1960 car pops out
(No joke)
Terina Sargeant
Lockdown feel good tune. Get up and 💃 dance wildly in your lounge in ya pj's🤣