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.
Move
Shakin' Stevens Lyrics
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Gonna keep on rockin' till my baby gets her thrill.
I wanna prove that I can move,
Well, I'm itchin' all over, just to get out on that floor.
When I move a little closer, mm you'll yell for more.
I wanna prove that I can move.
Well, my heart beats faster when I get my girl in sight.
She gets all lit up and shines out in the night.
That's where you prove that you can move.
Well, there's people all over who came here just to rock.
They gonna keep on movin' till they rock around the clock.
They wanna prove, yeah, that they can move.
Oh, move it now, move it.
Well, I met a pretty girl who fits me to a T.
We got 'em all rocked out and mm it's plain to see,
We re sure to prove that we can move,,
Well, let's groove, let's groove,
Ooh, let's move, well, let's move.
We're sure to prove that we can move.
The song "Move" by Shakin' Stevens is a catchy rock and roll tune that combines upbeat instrumentals with lyrics about dancing and having a good time. The chorus of the song, "let's move, let's groove," encourages the listener to get up and dance along, while the verses describe the excitement and anticipation of hitting the dance floor with a partner.
The first verse sets the scene for the song, with the singer announcing that they're heading to a "hot spot on the hill" where they plan to dance until their partner is satisfied. The second verse describes the singer's eagerness to get out on the dance floor and impress their partner with their moves. The chorus repeats the phrase "let's move, let's groove" several times, ramping up the tempo and energy of the song.
Later on in the song, the singer meets a girl who is a perfect dance partner and they proceed to rock out together. The verses and chorus continue to encourage movement and dancing, with lyrics about heartbeats quickening and people all around moving to the rhythm.
Overall, "Move" is a fun and lighthearted song that celebrates the joy of dancing and letting loose on the dance floor with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna move on out to a hot spot on the hill,
We are going to a lively place on a hill.
Gonna keep on rockin' till my baby gets her thrill.
I will continue dancing until my partner is satisfied.
I wanna prove that I can move,
I want to demonstrate my dancing skills.
Well, I'm itchin' all over, just to get out on that floor.
I am eager to dance and can't wait to start moving.
When I move a little closer, mm you'll yell for more.
As I dance closer to my partner, they will request more moves.
Oh, let it roll,
Let's keep dancing and having fun.
Well, my heart beats faster when I get my girl in sight.
I feel excited when I see my partner and my heart beats faster.
She gets all lit up and shines out in the night.
My partner looks beautiful in the dim light of the night.
That's where you prove that you can move.
Dancing with a partner is where one can showcase their dancing abilities.
Well, there's people all over who came here just to rock.
There are many people at the place who came just to dance.
They gonna keep on movin' till they rock around the clock.
They will continue dancing all night long till the clock stops.
They wanna prove, yeah, that they can move.
They want to show their dancing skills.
Oh, move it now, move it.
Let's start moving and dancing now.
Well, I met a pretty girl who fits me to a T.
I found a beautiful girl who is perfect for me.
We got 'em all rocked out and mm it's plain to see,
We danced until everyone was tired and it was visible to everyone.
We re sure to prove that we can move,,
We are confident in our dancing abilities and will show them off.
Well, let's groove, let's groove,
Let's move and dance with enthusiasm and joy.
Ooh, let's move, well, let's move.
Let's start dancing and showcase our skills.
We're sure to prove that we can move.
We are confident that we will impress others with our dancing skills.
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
richard binns
One of the best tracks shaky ever did foot tapping hand clapping the whole works fantastic
sef kicken
This is genuine, pure, exciting Rock ‘n’ Roll, first class! Comparable with great R&R pioneers like Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and such! Shaky sings it very well and also the instrumental backing is excellent!
Caz Lennie
Love this song
M.Caroline Szőke
Bravo Shaky! Forever Rock'n Roll!!!💓😃💗🎸💕🎤😃💓
Steve Carter
This just fabulous,why was this not a single ,surely this would have made number 1 in the charts .brilliant
Marco Venegas
Shakyn Stevens es un gran exponente y sucesor de rokers de los años 50 viva Shakyn
lindaLourdes Morais
Shakin'. Stevens venha no. Brasil para podermos conhecê-lo de perto. Seria uma grande felicidade para todos nós. O. Brasil está precisando de cantor como você. Te admiro muito. Abraço
Obrigada
anthony belcher
Brilliant singer great song 66
Müller 1966
Tolles Album der Song auch Super Stimme höre ich noch immer gerne
rukusband
Great to finally Hear this SS Classic in good Quality on YOUTUBE , Thanks Norm . RuKus should do this one .