Shake It Up (The Cars album)
For the 2001 compilation album, see Shake It Up & Other Hits.
| Shake It Up | ||||
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| Studio album by The Cars | ||||
| Released | November 6, 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1981 | |||
| Studio | Syncro Sound, Boston | |||
| Genre | New wave, dance-rock | |||
| Length | 40:42 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Roy Thomas Baker | |||
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| Singles from Shake It Up | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau | (B) [2] |
Shake It Up is the fourth studio album by American rock band The Cars, released in 1981. It was the last album by the Cars to be produced by Roy Thomas Baker. A much more pop-oriented album than its predecessor, its title track became their first Billboard top ten hit.
Song appearances
"Since You're Gone" appears on The Last American Virgin soundtrack album.
"I'm Not the One" was remixed upon its inclusion on their Greatest Hits album of 1985, with special attention paid to the electronic percussion and echo effects. The song also appears in the 1995 film Billy Madison.
Cover art
The cover model is Mary Ann Walsh.
Track listing
All tracks written by Ric Ocasek, except where noted.
| Side one | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
| 1. | "Since You're Gone" | Ocasek | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Shake It Up" | Ocasek | 3:32 |
| 3. | "I'm Not the One" | Ocasek | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Victim of Love" | Ocasek | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Cruiser" | Benjamin Orr | 4:54 |
| Side two | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
| 6. | "A Dream Away" | Ocasek | 5:44 |
| 7. | "This Could Be Love" (Greg Hawkes, Ocasek) | Orr | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Think It Over" | Orr | 4:56 |
| 9. | "Maybe Baby" | Ocasek | 5:04 |
Personnel
- Ric Ocasek – rhythm guitar, lead vocals on 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9
- Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals
- Benjamin Orr – bass, lead vocals on 5, 7, 8
- David Robinson – drums, percussion
Production
- The Cars – arrangers
- Roy Thomas Baker – producer
- Ian Taylor – recording
- George Marino – mastering
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Billboard Pop Albums | 9 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "Shake It Up" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| 1982 | "Shake It Up" | Billboard Club Play Singles | 14 |
| 1982 | "Shake It Up" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 2 |
| 1982 | "Cruiser" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 37 |
| 1982 | "Since You're Gone" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 24 |
| 1982 | "Since You're Gone" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 41 |
| 1982 | "Think It Over" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 41 |
| 1982 | "Victim of Love" | Billboard Mainstream Rock | 39 |
Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIAA – USA | Double Platinum | December 17, 2001 |
External links
References
| Studio albums | |
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| Compilations | |
| Singles |
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| Other songs | |
| Concert tours | |
| Related articles | |
| The New Cars | |
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