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Artist/Band:
The Manhattan Transfer
Lyrics for Song: Shaker Song
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - The Manhattan Transfer
The fool screams, 'no more!'
He grabs his shirt and hits the door
What she needs from him he ignores.
It's a bore. Oh it's a bore. Oh it's a bore. Oh it's a bore.
(Oh it's a ...)
Blast the radio.
The hits just come and go.
Block out what he knows that he has blown
(That he has blown...)
The night hangs its head
As the fool crawls into bed.
Still his hungry heart begs to be fed
All the words she once said
(That she said. That she said. That she said.)
So then he grabs his Chevrolet
In one more attempt to get away
But the thoughts of all the crimes of passion lay in his way.
He can shake the blues,
But you know he still can get confused.
It seems like such a waste
'Cause he can't shake her.
He can shake his tail,
But you know his moves are getting stale
He's on the make, but oh, his heart can't fake
That he can't shake her.
He can't shake her.
No, he can't shake her.
Romance falls like rain
But all the motives are insane
Everytime that he plays the game he feels the pain
(He feels the pain. Who is to blame? Who is to blame?)
He finds a joint that's jive
Guys are spinning girls like 45's.
All of the live bait sink for his lines they are so high
He knows he is beat
As his heart puts on the heat
Run from the street that don't even fit his feet
(Don't fit his feet. Now he can see. Now he can really see)
Tell him here's a telephone
He can beg to let the fool come home
He tells her that his life's a drag alone
(Can't be alone)
He can shake the blues,
But you know he still can get confused.
It seems like such a waste
'Cause he can't shake her.
He can shake his tail,
But you know his moves are getting stale
He's on the make, but oh, his heart can't fake
That he can't shake her.
He can't shake her.
No, he can't shake her
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Shaker Song
The Manhattan Transfer's 'Shaker Song' stands as a vibrant testament to the group's mastery of vocal jazz and intricate harmonies. Known for their seamless blend of scat singing and tight rhythmic precision, the quartet delivers a performance that captures the spirited energy characteristic of their extensive discography. This recording highlights their ability to transform a simple title into a dynamic musical narrative, showcasing the interplay between their distinct vocal textures. As a staple in their body of work, the track exemplifies the group's enduring influence on contemporary jazz and vocal ensemble music. It remains a favorite among fans who appreciate the sophisticated arrangements and the group's unique approach to interpreting popular and jazz standards alike. |
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| Album Lyrics: Other Songs - The Manhattan Transfer |
The Manhattan Transfer
"Other Songs - The Manhattan Transfer"
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| | 1. | 10 Minutes Till The Savages Come | | 2. | 15 Minute Intermission | | 3. | A - Tisket, A - Tasket | | 4. | A Gal In Calico | | 5. | A Kiss To Build A Dream On | | 6. | A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square | | 7. | A World Apart | | 8. | Agua | | 9. | Airegin | | 10. | Along Comes Mary | | 11. | American Pop | | 12. | Another Night In Tunisia | | 13. | Baby Come Back To Me (The Morse Code Of Love) | | 14. | Bacon Fat | | 15. | Birdland | | 16. | Blee Blop Blues | | 17. | Blue Champagne | | 18. | Blue Serenade | | 19. | Boy From New York City | | 20. | Candy | | 21. | Capim | | 22. | Caroling, Caroling | | 23. | Choo Choo Ch' Boogie | | 24. | Christmas Time Is Here | | 25. | Clap Your Hands | | 26. | Clouds (Adapted From 'nuages') | | 27. | Code Of Ethics | | 28. | Confide In Me | | 29. | Coo Coo U | | 30. | Dead Or Alive | | 31. | Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans | | 32. | Down South Camp Meetin' | | 33. | Dream Lover | | 34. | Foreign Affair | | 35. | Four Brothers | | 36. | Freddy Morris Monologue | | 37. | Gentleman With A Family | | 38. | Gloria | | 39. | Gone Fishin' | | 40. | Good King Wenceslas | | 41. | Goodbye Love | | 42. | Goodnight | | 43. | Groovin' | | 44. | Happy Holiday/the Holiday Season (Medley) | | 45. | Hard Day | | 46. | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | | 47. | Hear The Voices | | 48. | Heart's Desire | | 49. | Hot Fun In The Summertime | | 50. | How High The Moon | | 51. | I Don't Like Anyone | | 52. | I Know Why | | 53. | I Second That Emotion | | 54. | I'll Be Home For Christmas | | 55. | In A Mellow Tone | | 56. | In The Dark | | 57. | Intro | | 58. | It Came Upon The Midnight Clear | | 59. | It's Gonna Take A Miracle | | 60. | It's Good Enough To Keep (Air Mail Special) | | 61. | It's Not The Spotlight | | 62. | Je Voulais (Te Dire Que Je T'attends) | | 63. | Jeannine | | 64. | Jingle Bells | | 65. | Kafka | | 66. | Kiss And Say Goodbye | | 67. | La-La Means I Love You | | 68. | Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow | | 69. | Let's Hang On | | 70. | Love For Sale | | 71. | Malaise En Malaisie | | 72. | Meet Benny Bailey | | 73. | Metropolis | | 74. | Move | | 75. | My Cat Fell In The Well (Well! Well! Well!) | | 76. | My Foolish Heart | | 77. | My Grown Up Christmas List | | 78. | Mystery | | 79. | Notes From The Underground | | 80. | Nothin' You Can Do About It | | 81. | Occapella | | 82. | Oh Yes, I Remember Clifford | | 83. | Old Man Mose | | 84. | On A Little Street In Singapore | | 85. | On The Boulevard | | 86. | Operator | | 87. | Pieces Of Dreams | | 88. | Poinciana | | 89. | Rambo | | 90. | Ray's Rockhouse | | 91. | Route 66 | | 92. | S. O. S. | | 93. | S.O.S | | 94. | Safronia B | | 95. | Santa Claus Is Coming To Town/santa Man | | 96. | Sassy | | 97. | Save The Last Dance For Me | | 98. | Shaker Song | | 99. | Silent Night, Holy Night | | 100. | Sing A Study In Brown | | 101. | Sing Joy Spring | | 102. | Sing Moten's Swing | | 103. | Sing You Sinners | | 104. | Single Girl | | 105. | Skyliner | | 106. | Smile Again | | 107. | Snootie Little Cutie | | 108. | Snowfall | | 109. | So You Say | | 110. | Soldier Of Fortune | | 111. | Soul Food To Go | | 112. | Spice Of Life | | 113. | Stars Fell On Alabama | | 114. | Stomp Of King Porter | | 115. | Sugar (That Sugar Baby O'mine) | | 116. | Sunday | | 117. | Sweet Talkin' Guy | | 118. | That Cat Is High | | 119. | That's Killer Joe | | 120. | That's The Way It Goes | | 121. | The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) | | 122. | The Duke Of Dubuque | | 123. | The Further Adventures Of Tubby The Tuba | | 124. | The Jungle Pioneer (Viola Violar) | | 125. | The Night That Monk Returned To Heaven | | 126. | The Offbeat Of Avenues | | 127. | The Quietude (Encuentro De Animales) | | 127. | The Thrill Is Gone | | 127. | The Zoo Blues | | 127. | This Independence | | 127. | Too Busy Thinking About My Baby | | 127. | Topsy | | 127. | Toyland | | 127. | Trickle Trickle | | 127. | Tubby At The Circus | | 127. | Tubby Meets A Jazz Band | | 127. | Turn Me Loose | | 127. | Tuxedo Junction | | 127. | Twilight Zone | | 127. | Unchained Melody | | 127. | Until I Met You (Corner Pocket) | | 127. | Up A Lazy River | | 127. | Wacky Dust | | 127. | What Goes Around Comes Around | | 127. | When You Wish Upon A Star | | 127. | Where Did Our Love Go | | 127. | Who, What, Where, When, Why | | 127. | Why Not! (Manhattan Carnival) | | 127. | Winter Wonderland | | 127. | Women In Love | | 127. | You Can Depend On Me | | 127. | You'se A Viper |
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