He began his career fronting the group Shakin' Stevens and the Sunsets, managed by Paul Barrett. Also known as the The Sunsets, the 50s-esque rock n roll outfit originaled from Penarth, South Glamorgan. An early break for the band arrived when they were given a support slot for The Rolling Stones in December 1969. Yet, despite landing a recording contract with the seminal label Parlophone Records the following year, the band found success hard to come by. At least in their native Great Britain, they couldn't quite break through commercially, though they had hit singles in other countries. After seven years of constant touring and recording, Shaky left the band in 1977. He gained a lead role in Jack Good's "Elvis!" musical, which brought him praise from many critics.
Regular TV appearances on the revamped TV show Oh Boy led eventually to his first chart success, a reworked version of a Buck Owens song "Hot Dog", which Owens would go on to re-record using Stevens arrangement which had been created by pedal steel guitar player B.J. Cole.
In 1979, Shaky signed what was to be his most successful management deal with Freya Miller, and in 1981, he had his first UK number 1 with "This Ole House" and would have 10 more songs reach the top 5, including three number 1 hits with "Green Door", "Oh Julie" and "Merry Christmas Everyone", while "You Drive Me Crazy" and "A Love Worth Waiting For" reached number 2 in 1981 and 1984 respectively. His 1984 hit "Teardrops" featured Hank B. Marvin on guitar and Stevens has often featured famous musicians such as Albert Lee, Roger Taylor, Bonnie Tyler and more recently Tony Joe White on his recordings. In the mid 80s, Stevens reunited with former producer Dave Edmunds to record an album Lipstick, Powder and Paint and the Christmas smash "Merry Christmas Everyone".
The hits continued throughout the 1980s, making Stevens the biggest selling artist of the decade, and into the early 1990s. Chart successes also included his album Shaky reaching number 1.
It was in the 1990s, however, that Stevens took a lengthy break from recording and was stung by a court ruling requiring a substantial payout to former bandmates The Sunsets. In 1999, Shaky returned to performing and undertook tours that year and the year following. In 2004, things started to look up for Stevens he had a further platinum CD/DVD album in Denmark and a gold album in South Africa.
In 2005, he returned once again to the charts in the United Kingdom, with his greatest hits album The Collection, which reached the UK top 5. That year, he also appeared in the video to Tony Christie's and Peter Kay's #1 hit single "Is This the Way to Amarillo", alongside many other UK stars, including Ronnie Corbett, Jim Bowen, Michael Parkinson and Geoffrey Hayes. He was the winner on the reality television show, Hit Me Baby One More Time. This was quickly followed by a re-release of his cover and his own biggest hit sung in the show, ("Trouble" covering Pink's version) / "This Ole House"), which reached #20 on the UK Singles Chart in June 2005, his 33rd Top 40 hit in the United Kingdom.
In May 2007, Stevens released a brand new album in Denmark entitled Now Listen.
A Rockin' Good Way
Shakin' Stevens Lyrics
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Honey don't you know i'm gonna give them right back
'cause that's a kissing good way
(mmmm that's a kissing good way)
Ah that's a kissing good way
(that's a kissing good way)
That's a kissing good way
To mess around and fall in love
Ooh if you're gonna start out hugging me tight (right)
Don't mess around come and hug me right
'cause that's a hugging good way
(that's a hugging good way) yeah ha ha
That's a hugging good way (that's a hugging good way)
That's a hugging good way
To mess around and fall in love
(don't mess around, sing it bonnie, don't mess around)
You know you called me on the phone (yeah i got your number)
Just because i was alone
Ah you came around a wooing (why not)
You better ask somebody if you don't know what you're doing
Now that you've kissed me and you rocked my soul
Don't come round knocking rock 'n' roll
'cause that's a hugging good way
(that's a rocking good way) that's a rocking good way
(that's a rocking good way) that's a rocking good way
To mess around and fall in love
Don't mess around (tell me baby) don't mess around
Well now you call me on the phone (yeah baby)
And just because i was alone
You came around a wooing (woh!)
Ah, you better ask somebody if you don't know what you're doing
Ah you kiss me and you rock my soul (i love your soul)
Don't come round knocking rock 'n' roll
'cause that's a hugging good way (that's a rocking good way)
Shakey that's a rocking good way, that's a rocking good way
That's a rocking good way to mess around and fall in love, yeah
(don't mess around) what a way to go (don't mess around)
It's a rocking good way, that's a rocking good way
Mmmm that's a rocking good way (that's a rocking good way)
That's a rocking good way to mess around and fall in love
(don't mess around, don't mess around)
Yeah, that's a rocking good way to mess around and fall in love
Keep on rocking (i'm with you baby)
It's a rocking good way (ah, you'd better know it)
A rocking good way
Ah baby you've got what it takes...
The lyrics of "A Rockin' Good Way" by Shakin' Stevens & Bonnie Tyler are all about the power of physical affection to provoke love between two people. The verses of the song describe the different ways in which this affection can be expressed, kissing and hugging. The chorus emphasizes the importance of not playing games when it comes to love, encouraging the listener not to "mess around" and to fully commit to falling in love.
The first verse of the song touches on the idea of reciprocity in physical affection. The singer suggests that if their partner gives them good kisses, they'll be sure to give them back. The chorus then expands on this idea, explaining that physical affection is a "kissing good way" and a "hugging good way" - that is, an effective way to provoke feelings of love in two people. The second verse introduces the idea of conscious effort in physical affection - the singer advises their partner to "come and hug me right," indicating that intention is just as important as action in building a strong relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "A Rockin' Good Way" celebrate the transformative power of physical affection in sparking love between two people. By emphasizing the importance of intention and reciprocity, the song suggests that a strong foundation of physical affection can be a valuable tool in building lasting relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're gonna give me good kisses like that
If you're going to kiss me so well, honey, then know that I will kiss you back in the same way, because that's the best way to kiss.
'cause that's a kissing good way
We should continue to kiss each other so well because that's the way to fall in love.
That's a kissing good way
A way of kissing so well that it can lead to falling in love.
To mess around and fall in love
A fun way to start falling in love.
Ooh if you're gonna start out hugging me tight (right)
If you want to hug me tightly, then don't do it half-heartedly, do it right.
Don't mess around come and hug me right
Put your whole heart into hugging me and don't doubt it.
'cause that's a hugging good way
When we hug like that, it feels good and can lead to falling in love.
That's a hugging good way
A way of hugging so well that it can lead to falling in love.
You know you called me on the phone (yeah i got your number)
I see that you called me when I was alone.
Just because i was alone
You called me because you knew I was free and available.
Ah you came around a wooing (why not)
You came to woo me, which is why I didn't mind you calling and coming over.
You better ask somebody if you don't know what you're doing
You better make sure you know what you're getting into before you start wooing me.
Now that you've kissed me and you rocked my soul
Now that you've given me such an intense and deep kiss, you've stirred my soul.
Don't come round knocking rock 'n' roll
Don't come around playing loud music that can't match up to the intensity of our kissing.
'cause that's a hugging good way
Because hugging and kissing so well is a better way to fall in love.
Shakey that's a rocking good way,
Shakey, this is a great way of hugging and kissing with intensity.
That's a rocking good way
A great way to hug and kiss that can lead to falling in love.
Keep on rocking (i'm with you baby)
Let's continue to hug and kiss with intensity.
Ah baby you've got what it takes...
My beloved, you've got what it takes to stir my soul and for us to fall in love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brook Benton, Clyde Lovern Otis, Luchi Dejesus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrGerelena
"Хороший способ раскачивания" Перевод :
Если ты собираешься дать мне хорошие поцелуи, как, что
Медовый, ты не знаешь, что я собираюсь отдать их обратно
Потому, что это - хороший способ целоваться
(Мммм, что это - хороший способ целоваться)
Ах, что это - хороший способ целоваться
(Это хороший способ целоваться)
Это хороший способ целоваться
Бездельничать и влюбляются
(Не возиться, не возиться)
Ох, если ты собираешься начать
обнимай меня крепче (прямо)
Не связывайся вокруг, приди и обними меня прямо
Потому, что это - хороший способ обниматься
(Это, обниматься - хороший способ) да, ха-ха
Это хороший способ обниматься
(Это, обниматься - хороший способ)
Это - хороший способ обниматься
Бездельничать и влюбляются
(Не бездельничать, петь Бонне,
не бездельничать)
Ты знаешь, ты позвонил мне по телефону
(Да, я получил твой номер)
Просто потому, что я был один
Ах, ты пришёл вокруг ухаживания (почему бы и нет)
Ты лучше спроси кого-нибудь
если ты не знаешь, что ты делаешь
Теперь, когда ты меня поцеловал
и ты потряс мою душу
Не опомнится, стучит рок-н-ролл
Потому, что это - хороший способ раскачивания
(Это - раскачивания хороший способ)
что это - хороший способ раскачивания
(Это раскачивания - хороший способ)
что это - хороший способ раскачивания
Бездельничать и влюбляются
Не бездельничать (скажи мне, детка)
не бездельничать Ну ,теперь ты звонишь мне по телефону (да,детка)
И только потому, что я был один
Ты пришёл вокруг ухаживание (вау!)
Ах, тебе лучше спросить кого-нибудь
если ты не знаешь, что ты делаешь
Ах, ты целуешь меня, и ты раскачиваешь мою душу
(Я люблю твою душу)
Не опомнится, стучит рок-н-ролл
Потому, что это - хороший способ раскачивания
(Это - раскачивания хороший способ)
Шейки, это раскачивания хороший способ,
что это - хороший способ раскачивания
Это - хороший способ раскачивания
возиться и влюбляются, да
(Не возиться) Какой способ пойдёт
(Не возиться)
Это - раскачивания хороший способ,
(Это - раскачивания хороший способ)
Мммм, что это - хороший способ раскачивания
(Это - раскачивания хороший способ)
Это - хороший способ раскачивания
возиться и влюбляются
(Не возиться, не возиться)
Да, это - хороший способ раскачивания
возиться и влюбляются
Продолжай раскачиваться (я с тобой,детка)
Это - хороший способ раскачивания
(Ах, ты лучше знаешь)
Раскачивания хороший способ
@ChamboEntertainment
If you're gonna give me good kisses like that
Honey don't you know I'm gonna give them right back
'Cause that's a kissing good way
(mmmm that's a kissing good way)
Ah that's a kissing good way
(That's a kissing good way)
That's a kissing good way
To mess around and fall in love
(Don't mess around, don't mess around)
Ooh if you're gonna start out hugging me tight (right)
Don't mess around come and hug me right
'Cause that's a hugging good way
(That's a hugging good way) Yeah ha ha
That's a hugging good way (that's a hugging good way)
That's a hugging good way
To mess around and fall in love
(Don't mess around, Sing it Bonnie, Don't mess around)
You know you called me on the phone (Yeah I got your number)
Just because I was alone
Ah you came around a wooing (why not)
You better ask somebody if you don't know what you're doing
Now that you've kissed me and you rocked my soul
Don't come round knocking rock 'n' roll
'Cause that's a hugging good way
(That's a rocking good way) That's a rocking good way
(That's a rocking good way) That's a rocking good way
To mess around and fall in love
Don't mess around (Tell me baby) Don't mess around
Well now you call me on the phone (yeah baby)
And just because I was alone
You came around a wooing (woh!)
Ah, you better ask somebody if you don't know what you're doing
Ah you kiss me and you rock my soul (I love your soul)
Don't come round knocking rock 'n' roll
'Cause that's a hugging good way (That's a rocking good way)
Shakey that's a rocking good way, That's a rocking good way
That's a rocking good way to mess around and fall in love, yeah
(Don't mess around) What a way to go (Don't mess around)
It's a rocking good way, That's a rocking good way
Mmmm that's a rocking good way (That's a rocking good way)
That's a rocking good way to mess around and fall in love
(Don't mess around, don't mess around)
Yeah, that's a rocking good way to mess around and fall in love
Keep on rocking (I'm with you baby)
It's a rocking good way (Ah, you'd better know it)
A rocking good way
Ah baby you've got what it takes...
@evelinecraig6906
Two of the greatest 💯
@debbiekennedy6876
Beautiful song by Shakin Steven's and Bonnie. In the 1984. 😘😘😘😘😘😘
@holgerreimann1880
Please get me this time back ! Now is 2021 ! This song is now over 35 years old, the original song is from 1960 ! Greetings from germany , april, 2021. Good luck in 2021 !
@norawatson8916
I used to be gooey eyed over Shaky. Many moons ago.
@jbhoward9348
great song, can't get enough of this
@Volik333
Браво,Бонни!!!❤❤❤💯👏👏👏
Браво,Шакин!!!💯🎼🎶👏👏👏👏
@GD-777
Шэйкин
@niechcezyc79
It takes me right back to my childhood.
@zoltanhorvath1949
Olyan régen hallottam ezt a számot,kedvencek között van ,nagyon jó dallamos! ZOLI
@grzegorzfiaciukfiacinski1106
wspomnienia młodości z lat 84