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4 unusual facts about Shakin' Street


Eric Lévi

In 1975 Eric Lévi founded the hard rock band Shakin' Street with Fabienne Shine, which would release the two albums Vampire Rock and Solid as a Rock.

Louis Bertignac

An ex Shakin' Street member and a founding member in 1976 of the rock band Téléphone, he formed Bertignac et les Visiteurs after Téléphone split in 1986.

Ross the Boss

After recording three albums with them, Friedman went to France and worked for one year in Fabienne Shine's band Shakin' Street.

On Black Sabbath's Heaven and Hell tour in 1980 (on which Shakin' Street were the support act), Friedman was introduced to bass player Joey DeMaio by Ronnie James Dio.


Agency, Iowa

Chief Wapello is buried next to his good friend General Joseph M. Street, and his family.

Alan Caddy

"Shakin' All Over" was originally the B-side to a revival of "Yes Sir, That's My Baby", but the record company flipped the 45 and the new topside went all the way to number 1 in the UK charts.

Arthur Bryant

Bryant's first biographer was Pamela Street, a neighbour of his in Salisbury, who on occasion had collaborated with Bryant in his historical works, and who was a daughter of farmer-author A. G. Street.

Best of Bachman–Turner Overdrive Live

The set includes versions of both The Guess Who's first hit, a cover of "Shakin' All Over", and their greatest hit, the original song "American Woman".

Charlton-on-Otmoor

In 1846 the Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street re-roofed the church and restored the north wall.

Cradle of Liberty Council v. City of Philadelphia

In 2003, the City of Philadelphia, under the leadership of Mayor John F. Street, indicated that council's policies violated the city's 1982 Fair Practices law.

Cry Just a Little Bit

"Cry Just a Little Bit" is a song originally a hit for British singer Shakin' Stevens in 1983, reaching #3 in the UK charts.

Drayton St. Leonard

In 1859 the building was drastically restored under the direction of the Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street.

Empire Poetry League

Initially having a patriotic impetus, and counting a number of leading literary figures among its supporters (G. K. Chesterton, Humbert Wolfe, L. A. G. Strong and the novelists H. E. Bates and A. G. Street 1892–1966) as members, it shortly became a vehicle for Sydney Fowler Wright (1874–1965), now remembered mainly for

Finmere

In 1856–58 the Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street removed the west gallery, restored the church, widened the chancel arch and added the north aisle.

Fritwell

In 1865 the church was restored and the bell tower was rebuilt inder the direction of the Oxford Diocesan architect and Gothic Revivalist G.E. Street.

Honey Don't

Shakin' Stevens and The Sunsets, CBS single, I'm No J.D. album, 1971

J.A.M. Pelamourgues

He was taken prisoner for two or three days until General Joseph M. Street returned.

James H. Street

The Broadway musical, Hazel Flagg, was based on his short story, as well as the Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis-film Living It Up.

James Street

James H. Street (1903–1954), American journalist, Baptist minister, and novelist

Liz Myers

She co-wrote the Eddie Money song "Shakin'", but is best known for her collaborations with her husband, John Trivers on the music for several award-winning commercials and films.

Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford

The main one was built in 1966 and was located at the northern end of St Giles' in central north Oxford.

Merry Christmas Everyone

"Merry Christmas Everyone" is a popular festive song by the Welsh singer-songwriter Shakin' Stevens.

Milcombe

In the 19th century the building was in very poor condition so in 1860 the Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street rebuilt the chancel and most of the nave.

Randall S. Street

He was the father of poet, author and New York State Librarian Alfred Billings Street.

Street was elected as a Federalist to the 16th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1819, to March 3, 1821.

Rivers of Life, Oxford

The church began hiring the Friends meeting house on St Giles' Street for its regular services but then after a few years moved to the 'United Reformed Church' Building; where they meet today.

Sexy MF

Dave Matthews Band have been known to play a rendition of Sexy M.F ("sexy motherfucker shakin that ass" line) during live versions of their song "Jimi Thing".

Shakin'

The song is a playable track on the music video game Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s.

Shakin' It 4 Daddy

He explained that its "oft-repeated hook" ("She shakin’ it for daddy, she shakin’ it for me") could make some listeners "think of Thicke and his father instead of just Thicke".

Shalamar

They reached the grand final of Hit Me, Baby, One More Time in May 2005, ultimately losing out to Shakin' Stevens.

St Cross Road

St Cross College (now in St Giles'), one of the Oxford University colleges, used to be located in St Cross Road.

T. J. Rooney

He was named runner up for the 2003 Politician of the Year by the political website PoliticsPA, who noted the statewide success of the Democratic party, who won five of six statewide judicial races and helped elect Dan Onorato and re-elect John Street.

Tetsworth

The Oxford diocesan architect, G.E. Street reported that parts of the old church building were "of very considerable merit, and in good preservation", the chancel was "very perfect" and it would be "very inadvisable" to allow their demolition.

The Shotgun Boogie

The song has been covered by many other artists, including Shakin' Stevens, Johnny Horton, and Hank Thompson.

Tired of Toein' the Line

In the 1980s, cover versions of the song were released by singer Ricky Nelson on his album Playing to Win (1981) and British singer Shakin' Stevens on his album A Whole Lotta Shaky (1988).

Tom Bee

In 1979, one of his compositions "Red Hot" was a top Billboard dance hit by Taka Boom (Chaka Khan's sister), and in 1985, U.K. Rockabilly sensation Shakin' Stevens recorded Bee's "Don't Be Two Faced" on his highly successful album, "The Bop Won't Stop."

Turning Away

Two years later Welsh rockabilly singer Shakin' Stevens had a top 15 pop hit with the song in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Wheatley, Oxfordshire

Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford, disliked the building and had it rebuilt in 1855-1857 by the Oxford Diocesan architect, G. E. Street.

William J. Street

William Jarvis Street (June 16, 1784 – December 18, 1847) (also recorded as William I. Street) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk from 1817 to 1818.


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