Shake Some Action

1. Shake Some Action

2. Sometimes

3. Yes, It's True

4. St. Louis Blues

5. You Tore Me Down

6. Please Please Girl

7. Let the Boy Rock N' Roll

8. Don't You Lie to Me

9. She Said Yeah

10. I'll Cry Alone

11. Misery

12. I Saw Her

13. Teenage Confidential

14. I Can't Hide

Shake Some Action,The Flamin' Groovies,Dbk Works,Pop,Power Pop,Proto-Punk,Rock,Rock & Roll,Rock/Pop,United States of America

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Shake Some Action

Average customer rating: The Groovies' best album An Anachronism: Ahead of (and Behind) its Time This came out when? The World Stands Still A Timeless Classic

Shake Some Action The Flamin' Groovies Manufacturer: Aim Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Teenage Head The Flamin' Groovies Now Flamingo Supersnazz Supersneakers ASIN: B0000020T3 Release Date: 1994-09-01

Tracks:

1. Shake Some Action
2. Sometimes
3. Yes It's True
4. St. Louis Blues
5. You Tore Me Down
6. Please Please Girl
7. Let The Boy Rock N' Roll
8. Don't You Lie To Me
9. She Said Yeah
10. I'll Cry Alone
11. Misery
12. I Saw Her
13. Teenage Confidential
14. I Can't Hide

Customer Reviews:

The Groovies' best album.......2006-01-04

I know Roy Loney fans will disagree with me (pointing to "Teenage Head" as the Groovies' finest album), but I considor this to be the band's best album. The Groovies were, at the time, a complete anachronism. Few bands were as unabashedly old fashioned in sound as them. While other bands were making "rock" albums with overloads of synthesizers and production, the Groovies were making albums that sound like they could've come out during the British Invasion. However, this wasn't a bad thing, far from it. The group showed how great classic rock 'n' roll was, rejecting the pretenses that plauged the lame arena rock bands that were popular at the time. Their albums after this were good but inconsistent. Those albums had moments of brilliance, but also had a good amount of filler and uninspired covers. This album, however, is great from start to finish. Not to mention the fact that the title track is, as many people have noted, one of power pop's finest moments. As I stated above, this album was a complete anachronism when it was released. However, they were one of the first bands to do this, paving the way for many subsequent power pop bands and becoming one of America's greatest cult bands. An overlooked masterpeice, this is the best starting place (along with "Groovies Greatest Grooves") to get acquainted with one of America's greatest bands.

An Anachronism: Ahead of (and Behind) its Time.......2005-04-13

I find the seeming obscurity of this album difficult to understand based upon the strength of the title track alone, which is - to put it mildly - brilliant. Shake Some Action (the song) is a pulse-pounding power-pop / proto-punk anthem in the grandest sense; the rest of the album, however, is a bit of a curious anachronism. The Groovies find themselves shying away from the grittier, more raw (often almost sleazy) Stones-esque sound they created on Teenage Head in favor of a more melodic 'Beatles circa 1966' sound - but in 1976! Put side by side with original British Invasion era hits, these songs stand up for themselves, unfortunately they were released ten years too late (and, as such, found primarily only a cult following). One could argue, however, that these songs too were ahead of their time (for everything, particularly musicals fads, work in cycles). Was it not the music of the British Invasion 9as well as American Garage) that was the primary influence on the then burgeoning (in 1976 that is) punk movement? And it would be only a few more years hence that power-pop would make its greatest maks on the music charts with the likes of The Romantics, The Knack, and others doing what The Flamin' Groovies had already done to perfection.

This came out when?.......2002-12-24

This album gets off to a great start with the amazing title track -- you'd think that a solid proto-punk album influenced by British invasion bands was on the way. Well, the sound was certainly influenced by the bands of the British invasion, but not for the better. The Groovies go on to mimic the Beatles on just about every song, finally covering the "Misery" near the end of the album. It's not unlistenable by any means, but it's not original, either. Everyone should be familiar with the first song, but the ones that follow are less memorable.

The World Stands Still.......2001-11-22

I have heard the song "Shake Some Action" some 5,000 times since 1977, and from the opening notes, and from the moment those first, dark, pulsing notes ring out, the same thing happens: The world stands still, reality drops away, and I am enveloped in a total shivering, dark, throbbing universe of thrill, memory and obsession. Not only is this song one of the greatest pop recordings ever, it is one of the most striking works of art ever created. Absolute perfection. Nothing else on the album is quite as good as the song "Shake Some Action" (whose first five seconds alone are towering, monumental), but very little in all of human creative endeavor quite matches it.

A Timeless Classic.......2001-01-17

When San Francisco's Flamin Groovies went to London to reinvent themselves as neo-mods in the early 70s they teamed up with Dave Edmunds to create one of my all-time and forever top-ten favorite albums. Driving rhythm and classic tunes abound here but the at core of the disc (for me) are the exquisite three-guitar arrangements. Subtle and dense at the same time. Listen to the guitars on "Don't You Lie to Me" or "Shake Some Action." Brilliant. Kudos to both Groovie Cyril Jordan and producer Edmunds. The San Francisco Groovies were cool; greasy and rockin, and the later London Groovie albums have their moments but this one is a masterpiece. Put five plus marks behind my five stars!

Average customer rating:

Shake Some Action The Flamin' Groovies Manufacturer: Dbk Works ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Flamin' Groovies Now Jumpin' in the Night Teenage Head Listen, Listen: The Definitive Collection Live at the Fillmore East ASIN: B0009OORH4 Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

1. Shake Some Action
2. Sometimes
3. Yes, It's True
4. St. Louis Blues
5. You Tore Me Down
6. Please Please Girl
7. Let the Boy Rock and Roll
8. Don't You Lie to Me
9. She Said Yeah
10. I'll Cry Alone
11. Misery
12. I Saw Her
13. Teenage Confidential
14. I Can't Hide

Average customer rating:

Shake Some Action! Shake Some Action! Manufacturer: Satellite 451 Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Sails About Time! Definitive Mod-Pop Collection 1966-68 Because of the Times Back to the Story Never Hear the End of It ASIN: B000M345EC Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

1. Sound Of Your Mind
2. Complicated
3. I Can See Where This Is Going Now
4. Orange Peel
5. Damaged
6. Without You
7. Not Even Close
8. Couldn't Help Yourself
9. You've Got It Made
10. Wasting Time
11. Someone Else's Friend
12. What You Want Me To Do

Product Description

Shake Some Action! is a dynamic power-pop band from Seattle. Their debut CD showcases songwriter James Hall's talent for writing insanely catchy three minute pop songs, from the gorgeous Rickenbacker jangle of "Complicated" and "Someone Else's Friend" to the melodic crunch of "I Can See Where This Is Going Now" and "Damaged" to the downright snarl of "What You Want Me To Do". Fans of power-pop and British Invasion are well advised to take a listen.

Average customer rating: Bootleg Rare Groovies Knowledge helps Clueless Collection

Shake Some Action Live with the Flamin' Groovies The Flamin Groovies Manufacturer: Dressed to Kill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000K2KD Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Kicks
2. Bittersweet
3. I Can't Hide
4. Money
5. Call Me Lightning
6. Shake Some Action
7. Slow Death
8. Teenage Head [Live]
9. Slow Down
10. Tallahassee Lassie
11. Rule My Head
12. Shakin'
13. Teenage Head [Live]
14. I Can't Hide [Live]
15. Million Miles Away [Live]
16. Shakin' [Live]
17. Somebody's Fool [Live]
18. Feel a Whole Lot Better [Live]

Tracks:

1. Slow Death [Live]
2. In the U.S.A. [Live]
3. Slow Down [Live]
4. Ju Ju Man [Live]
5. Teacher Teacher [Live]
6. Almost Grown [Live]
7. Can't Stay Away from You [Live]
8. Bittersweet [Live]
9. Golden Clouds
10. Slide
11. Prelude in a Flat to Afternoon of a Pud
12. I'm Drowning
13. Babes in the Sky
14. Love Time
15. My Yada
16. You Tore Me Down
17. Milk Cow Blues

Customer Reviews:

Bootleg.......2004-04-06

Yes, another bootleg of the Flamin' Groovies. This band has been ripped off repeatedly by the scumbag record labels. Don't support the bootleggers, support the artists. Buy a copy of "Groovies Greatest Grooves" or Norton's "Slow Death" instead.

Rare Groovies.......2001-07-11

This collection does have a purpose, but you have to dig to find it since the discs don't come with liner notes. The first half of disc 1 includes all the studio tracks cut in Australia in 1986 to capitalize on the Groovies tour down-under (it shows the influence of punk on the band's sound). The second half of disc 1 and the first half of disc 2 include a live recording of the Groovies at a 1987 music festival in Spain (the quality is quite good for a live set and was recorded by Dave Edmunds -- of "Shake Some Action" fame). The last half of disc 2 consists of the entire first Groovies album from 1968 (great Loney material!). My first impulse is to give it three stars for lack of information about such different sounding stuff. But the Groovies themselves -- and the price -- overcome reservations on that count. So, four stars it is. Enjoy!

Knowledge helps.......2001-07-10

I agree with the previous reviewer that this collection is confusing. But once you know the sources for the tracks the collection makes some sense and gives you a good sense of the history of the Groovies. The first section contains studio material from the mid-seventies and shows the influences of punk on the (post-Loney)band's sound. The live tracks that span the second half of disc one and the first half of disc two come from the nineties Groovies. The sound is pretty good for a live recording and is fun enough for a casual listen. The last section (except for the final two tracks, which I believe are also from the mid-seventies) is the complete set of the Loney-era Groovies limited edition first album from 1968. Great historical stuff that shows where the band was headed. Enjoy.

Clueless Collection.......2000-08-31

This compilation seems to have randomly tossed together 2 CDs worth of material without so much as a hint of their genius. There are exactly two cuts listed here, "You Tore Me Down" and the immortal "Shake Some Action" that deserve a place on this release. Where are "Between the Lines", "Sometimes", "Yes It's True" and a plethora of other great Groovies grooves? This set is incomprehensible. Get "Groovies' Greatest Grooves" and get happy.

Average customer rating:

Shake Some Action: 39 Alternative Classics 1976-1991 Various Artists Manufacturer: Shock Music Oz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008BXFW Release Date: 2003-02-17

Tracks:

1. Shake Some Action
2. Another Girl, Another Planet
3. Something Better Change
4. Smash It Up
5. Know Your Product
6. Public Image Limited
7. Somebody's Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In Tonight
8. I Believe
9. She's A Sensation
10. London Calling
11. Cutter
12. Pretty In Pink
13. When I Dream
14. A Song From Under The Floorboards
15. Play For Today
16. Atlantic Romantic
17. That's Entertainment
18. Up The Junction
19. Dear God
20. Shivers
21. She Sell Sanctuary
22. Ziggy Stardust
23. Nemesis
24. Temple Of Love
25. Love Like Blood
26. Gut Feeeling
27. Seeker
28. Mandinka
29. What Difference Does It Make
30. Wave Of Mutilation
31. Star Sign
32. Grey Cell Green
33. At First Sight
34. Just Like Honey
35. Wet Blanket
36. Cattle And Cane
37. Vapour Trail
38. Can't Be Sure
39. Down In Splendour

Album Details

Features Many Hard to Find Tracks Including Sunnyboys "Seeker", which is Presented Here for the First Time Ever on CD, as Well as the 12" Extended Versions of Sisters of Mercy "Temple of Love" and Shriekback "Nemesis" and the Damned's "Smash it Up" (Parts One and 2).

Average customer rating: New recordings, avoid this compilation

Shake Some Action: Best of the Flamin' Groovies The Flamin' Groovies Manufacturer: Mastersong ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000056FET Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

1. Shake Some Action
2. Slow Death
3. Kicks
4. Slow Down
5. Teenage Head
6. A Million Miles Away
7. Somebody's Fool
8. In The Usa
9. Juju Man
10. Teacher Teacher
11. I Feel A Whole Lot Better
12. I Can't Hide
13. Shakin'
14. Can't Stay Away
15. Money
16. Molk Cow Blues
17. Call Me Lightning
18. Bittersweet

Customer Reviews:

New recordings, avoid this compilation.......2006-02-12

The Flamin' Groovies are by far one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands of all time. If you want just a greatest hits collection, pick up "Groovies Greatest Grooves". Don't be fooled by what appears to be a great selection on the track listing. This is one of those horrible "Original Artists, New Recording" samplers that budget companies put out to scam you and avoid paying royalties. These versions sound like the classic Groovies tunes with new wave production. Eech, skip this budget disc and get the aforementioned compilation, a great introcution to the great band.

Average customer rating: The Pop was SWEET

Vol. 4-Shake Some Action Shake Some Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000092Q3U

Tracks:

1. Fizz Pop (Modern Rock) - Continentals
2. On The Beach - The Rattlers
3. Disengaged - Four Eyes
4. Love Is Still Ours - The Pop
5. Let Me Take Your Foto - Speedies
6. Hold On - David Finnerty And The Jackals
7. Other End Of Town - Code Blue
8. Sick Girls - Jumpers
9. Complicated Girl - Puppet Rulers
10. Listen To The Heartbeat - DL Byron
11. I Like Girls - The Know
12. Vacation - Richard X Heyman
13. Ecstasy - Paley Brothers
14. Save Your Money - Gems
15. What Do All The People Know - The Monroes
16. You Make Me Shake - The Boys
17. Stimulation - The Penetrators
18. Rave It Up - The Colors
19. Hello Mr Johnson - The Shades
20. Evolution - The Key
21. Time Release - Service
22. Party Boy - Rousers
23. Surfin Kansas City - Lawrence Lange
24. Double Shot (Of My Babys Love) - The Original Symptoms

Album Description

Volume four in the series which highlights late 70s to early 80s power pop & new wave. This edition is dedicated to bands from the USA. 24 tracks from the likes of The Confidentials, The Rattlers, Four Eyes, The Pop, The Speedies, David Finnerty & The Jackals, Code Blue, The Jumpers, The Puppet Rulers, D.L. Byron, & many more. Limited availability. Includes 12-page booklet with artwork & notes on all the bands. SSA. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The Pop was SWEET.......2005-07-24

This is a good group of songs that are just fun to listen to.

The highlight is track 4, "Love is Still Ours", by the Wisconsin group "The Pop". It is quintessential American pop, with British influence, but strong Everly Brothers and Beach Boys harmonies.

Average customer rating: Nice collection of obscure power-pop

Shake Some Action - Vol. 2 The Shivvers , Holly And The Italians , The Infidels , The Notes , Gary Charlson , Reaction Formation , Marshalls , SVT , The Zippers , and Various Artists ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000092Q3T

Tracks:

1. Teen Line - The Shivvers
2. Chappel Of Love - Holly And The Italians
3. A Thousand Years Ago - The Infidels
4. Rough School Year - The Notes
5. Real Life Saver - Gary Charlson
6. Some Other Guy - Revolver
7. Looking At You - Reaction Formation
8. Wait A Minute - The Pop
9. Am - The Marshalls
10. Heart Of Stone - SVT
11. Shes A Rebel - The Zippers
12. Its Your Heart Tonight - The Secrets
13. Make The Rules - The Orbits
14. Part Of The Game - The Tweeds
15. I Wanna Be - Arlis
16. Why Cant It Be - The Names
17. Down On The Boulevard - The Pop
18. (Shes My Girl) Shes All Mine - The Boys
19. Outta My Mind - Puppet Rulers
20. No Place Like Home - The Neighborhoods
21. I Cant Kick - Taxi Boys
22. So So Alone - The Reruns
23. Anytime - Screen Test
24. American Kids (Still Wanna Rock) - Route 28

Album Description

Volume two in the series which highlights late 70s to early 80s power pop & new wave. This edition is dedicated to bands from the USA. 24 tracks from the likes of The Shivvers, Holly & The Italians, The Infidels, The Notes, Gary Charlson, Revolver, Reaction Formation, The Pop, The Marshalls, SVT, & many more. Includes 8-page booklet with artwork & notes on all the bands. Limited availability. SSA. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Nice collection of obscure power-pop.......2004-01-23

Vol. 2 of the Shake Some Action series focuses on American power-pop and new wave bands. Like the vast majority of the genre, many of the tracks on this compilation are trite and cliched bar rock. But when a song does stand out, it can border on sublime. Songs like The Shivvers' "Teen Line", Gary Charlson's "Real Life Saver" (a sorta slice of Rundgren/Raspberries with a touch of "Blinded by the Light"(!)), The Reruns' "So So Alone" and Holly and the Italians cover of "Chapel of Love" stand out and make excellent mix-tape fodder. Although some may initally balk at the high import price, true devotees of power-pop will find some gems worth keeping on this one.

Average customer rating:

Vol. 5-Shake Some Action Shake Some Action ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000092Q3V

Tracks:

1. Cant Wait Till The Summer Comes - Ronnie Mayor
2. Cant Get Over You - The Questions
3. Here Comes My Baby - The Smith
4. Zero Ambition - Back Seat Romeos
5. Laid On A Plate - Mark Andrew And The Gents
6. 101 Damn Nations - Scarlet Party
7. Cry A Little - The Chicaynes
8. Youve Never Heard Anything Like This - The Freshmen
9. The Beat Is Back - The First Steps
10. Language School - The Tours
11. I Can Detect You For 1000000 Miles - Andy Arthurs
12. Love Letter - The Step
13. Rock N Roll Radio - The Young Ones
14. Shape Of Things To Come - The Headboys
15. Johnny B Rotten - The Monks
16. I Cant Wait - Jolt
17. When The Tanks Rolled Over Polland Again - Automatics
18. (I Wanna Be A) Policeman - The Cheaters
19. Audio Audio - Classics
20. 10 Percent Will Do - Heroes
21. Ambition - TV 21
22. Nervous Breakdown - White Heat
23. Girls In Action - The Invaders
24. Hotel Carabineros - The Secret

Album Description

Volume five in the series which highlights late 70s to early 80s power pop & new wave. This edition is dedicated to bands from the UK & Ireland. 24 tracks from the likes of Ronnie Mayor, The Questions, Back Street Romeos, Mark Andrew & The Explorers, Scarlet Party, The Chicaynes, The Freshmen, The First Steps, The Tours, Andy Arthurs, & many more. Limited availability. Includes 12-page booklet with artwork & notes on all the bands. SSA. 2003.

Average customer rating:

Shake Some Action Flamin' Groovies Manufacturer: Pid ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005KBO Release Date: 1997-11-11

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