Sander L Nelson was born on 1 December 1938 in Santa Monica, California. He attended high school with Jan Berry, Dean Torrence (who together became Jan and Dean), and Kim Fowley. After gaining respect as a session drummer, he played on such well-known songs as "To Know Him Is To Love Him" (Phil Spector's Teddy Bears, 1958), "Alley-Oop" (The Hollywood Argyles, 1960), "A Thousand Stars" (Kathy Young and the Innocents, 1960) and more.
Nelson continued to record into the early 1970s.
Shake Rattle And Roll
Sandy Nelson Lyrics
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And rattle those pots and pans
Get out from that kitchen
And rattle those pots and pans
Well, roll my breakfast
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
You look so warm
But your heart is cold as ice
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I can look at you
'Til you don't love me no more
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
The more I work
The faster my money goes
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle, and roll
"Shake, Rattle, and Roll" is a song filled with fun and excitement, but at its core, it's a call to action. The lyrics urge the listener to get out from the kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. The singer is a hungry man who needs his breakfast, and he's encouraging others to join him in his hunger. This refrain is repeated throughout the song, reminding listeners to shake, rattle, and roll and to do something to save their "doggone soul."
The chorus, "Shake, rattle, and roll," is a signature line that is repeated throughout the song. The singer uses it to express his desire for action and movement. He also comments on the behavior of women, urging them to put on a show by dressing up and looking nice. However, he also suggests that despite their outward appearance, their hearts may not be warm.
Overall, "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" is a song about urging people to take action and live life to the fullest. Its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics make it a timeless classic that is still enjoyed today.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out from that kitchen
Stop wasting your time cooking and do something more exciting
And rattle those pots and pans
Make some noise and have some fun
Well, roll my breakfast
Prepare me a tasty meal
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I am very hungry and need to eat
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Dance and move your body to the rhythm of the music
Well, you'll never do nothing
If you don't dance and have fun, you won't get anything out of life
To save your doggone soul
To save yourself from a boring life
Wearing those dresses
Looking good and dressed up
Your hair done up so nice
Having your hair styled perfectly
You look so warm
You look friendly and approachable
But your heart is cold as ice
You may seem nice, but you can be mean and heartless
Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!
Encouragement to keep moving and having fun
I'm like a one-eyed cat
I am curious and looking around
Peeping in a sea food store
Watching and admiring beautiful and tempting things
I can look at you
I am staring at you
Til you don't love me no more
I am obsessed and won't stop looking at you
I believe you're doing me wrong
I think you are hurting me
And now I know
I am certain that you are causing me pain
The more I work
The harder I try
The faster my money goes
The less I have, and it goes away quickly
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Calhoun
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