Shake a Hand
Introduction "'''Shake a Hand'''" is a 1953 song written by the trumpeter and bandleader Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams, whose version stayed number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' R&B chart for nine weeks.
Background 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.
Cover versions *Red Foley (number 6 country, 1953)*Johnnie Ray (1956)*Pat Boone (on the 1957 album ''Pat'')*The Mike Pedicin Quintet (number 71 pop, 1958)*Little Richard (on the 1959 album The Fabulous Little Richard)*LaVern Baker (number 13 R&B, 1960)*Jackie Wilson and Linda Hopkins (number 21 R&B, number 42 pop, 1963) *Freddie Scott (on the 1967 album ''Are You Lonely for Me? '')*Magic Sam (1968, on the posthumous 1993 album ''Give Me Time'')*Elvis Presley (on the 1975 album ''Today'')*Ike & Tina Turner (on the 1985 album ''Golden Empire'')*Lou Ann Barton (on the 1989 album ''Read My Lips'')*Paul McCartney (on the 1999 album ''Run Devil Run'')
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