Shake It Up is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Cars, released on November 6, 1981, by Elektra Records. It was the last Cars record to be produced by Roy Thomas Baker. A much more pop-oriented album than its predecessor, its title track became the band's first Billboard top-10 single. Spin magazine included it on their "50 Best Albums of 1981" list. In 2021, Rhino Entertainment re-released the album on neon green vinyl. Track listing Personnel Ric Ocasek – rhythm guitar, lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9) Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals Benjamin Orr – bass guitar, lead vocals (5, 7, 8) 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 Year-end charts Certifications References Bibliography 1981 albums Albums produced by Roy Thomas Baker The Cars albums Elektra Records albums