Shake Some Action

about this album

Shake Some Action is the fourth studio album by American rock band Flamin' Groovies, released in June 1976 by Sire Records. The title "Shake Some Action" originates from a line in the 1965 film "None but the Brave". The first album by the newly reconstituted version of Flamin' Groovies after a five-year hiatus during which lead singer Roy Loney departed the band, leaving guitarist Cyril Jordan as its de facto leader. Band members: Cyril Jordan - guitar, vocals Chris Wilson - vocals, guitar James Ferrell - guitar George Alexander - bass David Wright - drums (Danny Mihm, drums on tracks 1 and 5) User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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# On "Shake Some Action" This 1976 album represents a pivotal moment when a reformed band distilled decades of rock and roll tradition into something lean and purposeful. Rather than chase contemporary trends, Flamin' Groovies looked backward—to rhythm and blues, early rock, and girl-group harmonies—yet approached these sources with meticulous craft. Under guitarist Cyril Jordan's leadership, the band achieved a distinctive sound through disciplined songwriting and arrangement, letting melody and groove speak without pretension. The album's significance lies not in innovation but in commitment: demonstrating that thoughtful engagement with rock's roots could feel urgent and alive. It's worth hearing for anyone curious about how

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