"Shakin'" by Eddie Money

Get ready to be shaken by Eddie Money's powerful 1982 rock anthem, "Shakin'"! A major hit from his No Control album, this track grabs you with its driving beat, heavy guitar riff, and Money's signature raw vocal energy, becoming a classic rock staple.

Released as the lead single from the successful 1982 album No Control, "Shakin'" showcased Eddie Money's hard rock credentials. Its energetic pulse, powerful guitar work, and memorable chorus made it a fixture on AOR radio and early MTV, contributing significantly to the album's success.

This driving 1982 rock track captures a feeling of being overwhelmed and physically affected by an encounter. With its potent instrumentation and Eddie Money's impassioned delivery, "Shakin'" remains one of his hardest-rocking signature songs and an enduring classic rock favorite.

SONG MEANING: The song describes the narrator's intense physical and emotional reaction to encountering a captivating, possibly dangerous or unsettling woman ("She was shakin'"). He feels unnerved and physically affected ("My knees are weak / I can't seem to stand on my own two feet") by her powerful presence and actions