1954 Joe Turner - Shake Rattle And Roll (#1 R&B hit)
32 weeks on Billboard for the classic R&B tune written by Jesse Stone (as ‘Charles Calhoun’), who joins Atlantic execs Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler on the shouting chorus. Sam ‘The Man’ Taylor plays the sax solo. With its ‘cleaned-up’ lyrics, the Bill Haley cover version became one of the first major mainstream rock ‘n roll record hits later in the year. CD audio, original single issued on Atlantic 1026 - Shake, Rattle And Roll (Calhoun) by Joe Turner and his Blues Kings
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Ratt was an American glam metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s, with their albums having been certified as gold, platinum and multi-platinum by the RIAA. The group is perhaps best known for hit singles such as "Round and Round" and "Lay It Down", tracks that ranked on Billboard's top 40 at No. 12 and No. 40, respectively, as well as other songs such as "Wanted Man", "You're in Love" and "Dance". Along with bands such as friendly rivals Mötley Crüe, Ratt has been recogn...
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