From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Professional ratings 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.
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 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
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 Compilation albums Singles Other songs Concert tours Related articles The New Cars