Shake It Up is a song by the American rock band The Cars, released on November 9, 1981, as the lead single from their fourth studio album of the same name. The track marked a return to a more pop-oriented sound for the band, blending new wave and dance-rock elements. It became their first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number four. The accompanying music video, directed by Paul Justman, features the band performing amidst dynamic visuals, capturing the energetic essence of the song. [oai_citation_attribution:0‡en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shake_It_Up_%28The_Cars_song%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [oai_citation_attribution:1‡imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6799896/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
You're watching the official music video for The Cars - "Shake It Up" from their album of the same name. "Shake It Up" reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982.
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The Cars’ music video for “Shake It Up”, released 1981. Directed by Paul Justman. 3:38, 8,813,811 plays and 86,586 likes on YouTube. Filed under Dance, Pop, Rock and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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