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"Shake a Hand" | ||||
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Song by Faye Adams | ||||
B-side | "I've Got to Leave You" | |||
Recorded | 1953 | |||
Genre | R&B/gospel | |||
Label | Herald Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Joe Morris | |||
Faye Adams singles chronology | ||||
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"Shake a Hand" is a 1953 song written by the trumpeter and bandleader Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams, [1] whose version stayed number one on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for nine weeks. [2]
The song, which has a strong gospel feel throughout, depicts a reassuring new lover making promises: "Just give me a chance, I'll take care of everything. [3]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (April 2017) |
"Shake a Hand" | ||||
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Song by Faye Adams | ||||
B-side | "I've Got to Leave You" | |||
Recorded | 1953 | |||
Genre | R&B/gospel | |||
Label | Herald Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Joe Morris | |||
Faye Adams singles chronology | ||||
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"Shake a Hand" is a 1953 song written by the trumpeter and bandleader Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams, [1] whose version stayed number one on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for nine weeks. [2]
The song, which has a strong gospel feel throughout, depicts a reassuring new lover making promises: "Just give me a chance, I'll take care of everything. [3]