Hippy Hippy Shake
Beatles · Live at the BBC
I've got the hippy hippy shake.
I've got the shake,
oh the hippy hippy shake.
Oo I can't keep still
with the hippy hippy shake.
I get my fill
with that hippy hippy shake.
Oo my babe,
auw the hippy hippy shake.
Well now you shake it to the left,
you shake it to the right.
Do the hippy shake shake
with all of your might.
And you shake.
Oh you shake.
Oo my babe.
Auw the hippy hippy shake.
Well now you shake it to the left,
you shake it to the right.
Do the hippy shake shake
with all of your might.
And you shake.
Yes you shake.
Oo my babe.
Auw the hippy hippy shake.
Au the hippy hippy shake.
Yeah the hippy hippy shake.
Oh yeah.
Hippy Hippy Shake
Released on the Beatles' 1963 album Live at the BBC, 'Hippy Hippy Shake' stands as a quintessential example of the group's early rock and roll energy. The track features the band's signature vocal harmonies and a driving rhythm section that defined their sound during the mid-1960s. While often associated with the 'hippie' counterculture movement of the late 1960s, the song was recorded when the group was still firmly rooted in traditional pop and rock styles. Its infectious melody and simple structure made it a staple of their live performances and a beloved staple of their discography. The recording captures the youthful exuberance of the Liverpool band as they performed for British radio, showcasing their ability to blend catchy hooks with sophisticated vocal arrangements.