"Shake Me" by Cinderella

Feel the tremor with Cinderella's "Shake Me," their explosive 1986 debut single! This glam metal anthem from the multi-platinum 'Night Songs' album launched the band with raw hard rock energy and bluesy swagger. Experience the powerful track that put Cinderella firmly on the rock map!

Released July 01, 1986, as Cinderella's potent debut single, "Shake Me" immediately introduced their signature glam metal sound to a global audience via rock radio and heavy MTV rotation. Taken from their highly successful album 'Night Songs,' the track grabs listeners with its driving hard rock riffs, Tom Keifer's distinctive gritty vocals, and high-energy performance, establishing their presence.

"Shake Me" perfectly encapsulated the potent blend of blues-drenched hard rock and glam metal attitude that defined Cinderella's breakthrough in 1986. While possessing catchy rock hooks appealing to a wide audience, its core lies firmly in heavy guitar work and raw, bluesy power. This debut hit set the stage for Cinderella's chart success throughout the late 80s rock scene.

SONG MEANING: "Shake Me" uses powerful, physical metaphors related to shaking and earthquakes ("Ground is shakin' all around," "Did you ever feel the earth starts to quake?") to express the intense, visceral impact someone or something (like rock music itself or strong attraction) has on the narrator. It conveys an overwhelming feeling that demands attention and profoundly affects them to their core.