About the song
In the annals of rock and roll, few names resonate with the same electrifying energy as **Elvis Presley**. A cultural icon who transcended music, Elvis was a force of nature, a symbol of youthful rebellion and unbridled charisma. His music, a potent blend of blues, gospel, and country, ignited a generation and forever altered the landscape of popular culture. Among his vast repertoire of timeless hits, “All Shook Up” stands out as a quintessential example of his groundbreaking sound and magnetic stage presence.
Released in 1957, “All Shook Up” quickly ascended the charts, cementing Elvis’ status as the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. The song’s infectious rhythm, driven by a pulsating bassline and Scotty Moore’s signature guitar riffs, instantly grabs the listener’s attention. But it’s Elvis’s captivating vocals that truly elevate the track, his voice dripping with a raw sensuality that sent shockwaves through the conservative society of the 1950s.
“All Shook Up” wasn’t just a hit song; it was a cultural phenomenon. It captured the spirit of a generation yearning for change, a generation ready to break free from the shackles of conformity. Elvis’s rebellious image, his gyrating hips and smoldering gaze, embodied the very essence of rock and roll, a genre that challenged the status quo and celebrated the exuberance of youth.
The song’s lyrics, penned by Otis Blackwell and Elvis himself, speak to the universal experience of love’s intoxicating power. The feeling of being “all shook up” – that mix of excitement, nervousness, and overwhelming desire – is something everyone can relate to. And Elvis delivers those lyrics with such conviction, such raw emotion, that you can’t help but feel the electricity coursing through his veins.
“All Shook Up” remains a cornerstone of rock and roll history, a testament to Elvis Presley’s enduring legacy. It’s a song that continues to inspire and captivate audiences of all ages, a reminder of the transformative power of music and the enduring appeal of the King. So, let’s turn up the volume, close our eyes, and allow ourselves to be transported back to a time when rock and roll was young, and Elvis was the undisputed ruler of the airwaves.
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Lyrics
Oh, well, a-bless my soul, but what’s wrong with me?
I’m itchin’ like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I’m actin’ wild as a bug
I’m in love
I’m all shook up
Hmm, ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, well, my hands are shaky, and my knees are weak
I can’t seem to stand on my own two feet
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
I’m in love
I’m all shook up
Hmm, ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Well, please, don’t ask me what’s upon my mind
I’m a little mixed up, but I feel fine
When I’m near the girl that I love best
My heart beats, so it scares me to death
When she touched my hand, what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that’s hot
I’m proud to say that she’s my buttercup
I’m in love
I’m all shook up
Hmm, ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
My tongue gets tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There’s only one cure for this body of mine
That’s to have that girl that I love so fine
When she touched my hand, a-what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that’s hot
I’m proud to say that she’s my buttercup
I’m in love
I’m all shook up
Hmm, ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hmm, ooh, yeah, yeah, I’m all shook up
