Shake It Up (The Cars album)

Shake It Up is the fourth studio album by American rock band The Cars, released in 1981. It was the last The Cars album to be produced by Roy Thomas Baker. A much more pop-oriented album than its predecessor, its title track became their first Billboard top ten hit.

 Song appearances 
"Shake It Up" and "Since You're Gone" appear on The Last American Virgin soundtrack album.

"I'm Not the One" was remixed upon its inclusion on their 1985 Greatest Hits album, with special attention paid to the electronic percussion and echo effects. This song is also featured in the Adam Sandler movie Billy Madison.
Track listing

Personnel
 Ric Ocasek – rhythm guitar, vocals
 Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals
 Benjamin Orr – bass guitar, vocals
 David Robinson – drums, percussion
 Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals

Production
 The Cars – arrangements
 Roy Thomas Baker – producer
 Ian Taylor – recording
 Thom Moore – assistant engineer 
 Walter Turbitt – assistant engineer
 George Marino – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
 David Robinson – cover design 
 Clint Clemens – photography

Charts

Weekly charts
+ Weekly chart performance for Shake It Up Chart (1981–1982) Peakposition Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) 20

Year-end charts
+ Year-end chart performance for Shake It Up Chart (1982) Position Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) 86 Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) 49 US Billboard 200 34

Certifications

References

Category:The Cars albums
Category:1981 albums