Let's Shake Hands
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| + | '''"Let's Shake Hands"''' is a song by [[The White Stripes]]. | ||
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| + | It is also the name of the band's debut 7" single. It was released in March 1998, and marks their first recording. A live recording of the song is featured on ''[[Under Blackpool Lights]]'', The White Stripes' only officially released DVD. | ||
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| + | "Let's Shake Hands" showcases the early garage punk sound of the band in its infancy. The single is backed with a cover of "Look Me Over Closely," a song written for Marlene Dietrich by folk musician Terry Gilkyson. | ||
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| - | *The White Stripes' | + | * The first edition was 1,000 copies on clear red vinyl. In 2002 the single was repressed in an edition of 1,000 copies on black vinyl. There was a "secret" third pressing in 2007 with slightly reworked cover art. It is not known how many of these were pressed. Highly coveted among diehard fans, this 7" remains one of the rarest and priciest items in The White Stripes' entire discography. |
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
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Throw it in the garbage can, but just say my name! | Throw it in the garbage can, but just say my name! | ||
Yeah... yeah... | Yeah... yeah... | ||
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Revision as of 04:01, 4 December 2008
"Let's Shake Hands" is a song by The White Stripes.
It is also the name of the band's debut 7" single. It was released in March 1998, and marks their first recording. A live recording of the song is featured on Under Blackpool Lights, The White Stripes' only officially released DVD.
"Let's Shake Hands" showcases the early garage punk sound of the band in its infancy. The single is backed with a cover of "Look Me Over Closely," a song written for Marlene Dietrich by folk musician Terry Gilkyson.
Facts
- The first edition was 1,000 copies on clear red vinyl. In 2002 the single was repressed in an edition of 1,000 copies on black vinyl. There was a "secret" third pressing in 2007 with slightly reworked cover art. It is not known how many of these were pressed. Highly coveted among diehard fans, this 7" remains one of the rarest and priciest items in The White Stripes' entire discography.
Lyrics
Yeah, oh... let's shake hands! Oh, baby, let's shake hands. Well, there's something here in the air, Jump up and let me know when you're there, Baby, let's shake hands. Oh... let's be friends. Oh, baby, let's be friends. I can't come up with a better plan, Put your fingers in my hand, baby, let's be friends. Yeah... Oh, say my name! Oh, baby, say my name. Well, you can do what you want to do, Throw it in the garbage can, but just say my name! Yeah... yeah...
