About The Song
“Hippy Hippy Shakes” is a rock and roll song written by Chan Romero and recorded by The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1963. It was released as a single by Philips Records in the United Kingdom in January 1963 and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in February 1963. The song was also a hit in several other European countries, including Germany, France, and Italy.
The song is a fast-paced, energetic rocker with a simple but catchy melody and lyrics. It is a celebration of youth, love, and dancing, and it quickly became one of The Swinging Blue Jeans’s signature songs. The song’s opening lines, “For goodness sake / I got the hippy hippy shakes / Yeah, I got the shakes / I got the hippy hippy shakes / Ooh, I can’t sit still / With the hippy hippy shakes / Yeah, I get my rocks off / With the hippy hippy shakes” are instantly recognizable and have been quoted and referenced countless times in popular culture.
“Hippy Hippy Shakes” is considered one of the most iconic and influential rock and roll songs of all time. It has been covered by countless artists over the years, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. It was also featured in the 1988 film Cocktail, which helped to introduce the song to a new generation of fans.
“Hippy Hippy Shakes” is a true classic, and it remains one of The Swinging Blue Jeans’s most popular and enduring songs. It is a song that is sure to get you up and dancing, and it is a timeless celebration of the power of music.