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1981 studio album by the Cars
Shake It Up is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Cars , released in 1981. It was the last Cars record 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.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ric Ocasek , except where noted
Side two Title Writer(s) Vocals 6. "A Dream Away" Ocasek 5:44 7. "This Could Be Love" Greg Hawkes , OcasekOrr 4:26 8. "Think It Over " Orr 4:56 9. "Maybe Baby" Ocasek 5:04
2018 reissue bonus tracks Title Writer(s) Vocals 10. "Since You're Gone" (early version) Ocasek 5:57 11. "Shake It Up" (demo) Ocasek/Orr 4:10 12. "I'm Not the One" (1985 remix from Greatest Hits ) Ocasek 4:10 13. "Cruiser" (early version) Ocasek 5:00 14. "Take It On the Run" (early version of "A Dream Away") Ocasek 6:19 15. "Coming Up You Again" (1981 version of "Coming Up You") Ocasek 5:22 16. "The Little Black Egg" (from Just What I Needed: The Cars Anthology , 1995) Chuck Conlon Ocasek 2:54 17. "Midnight Dancer" (demo, previously unreleased) Orr 4:22
Personnel
Ric Ocasek – rhythm guitar, lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9)
Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals
Benjamin Orr – bass guitar, lead vocals (5, 7, 8)
David Robinson – drums, percussion
Production
The Cars – arrangements
Roy Thomas Baker – producer
Ian Taylor – recording
Thom Moore – assistant engineer
Walter Turbitt – assistant engineer
George Marino – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
David Robinson – cover design
Clint Clemens – photography
Elliot Roberts – management
Stan Berkowitz – management
Charts
Album
Singles
Year
Single
Chart
Position
1981
"Shake It Up"
Billboard Hot 100[5]
4
1982
"Shake It Up"/"Cruiser"
Billboard Club Play Singles[6]
14
1982
"Shake It Up"
Billboard Mainstream Rock[7]
2
1982
"Cruiser"
Billboard Mainstream Rock[7]
37
1982
"Since You're Gone"
Billboard Mainstream Rock[7]
24
1982
"Since You're Gone"
Billboard Hot 100[5]
41
1982
"Think It Over"
Billboard Mainstream Rock[7]
41
1982
"Victim of Love"
Billboard Mainstream Rock[7]
39
Certifications
External links
References
Studio albums Other albums Singles Other songs Concert tours Related articles The New Cars