Shake a Hand

"Shake a Hand" is a 1953 song written by the trumpeter and bandleader Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams,[1] whose version stayed number one on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for nine weeks.[2]

"Shake a Hand"
Song

Song 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.[3]

Cover versions

References
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  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research. p. 23.
  3. https://www.songfacts.com/lyrics/faye-adams/shake-a-hand
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  15. Stewart Mason. "Read My Lips - Lou Ann Barton | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
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