# Big Joe Turner — Shake, Rattle and Roll

Big Joe Turner’s Shake, Rattle and Roll (1954) is No. 5 in our Rhythm and Blues ranking. The full verdict, and where to hear it.

- **Released:** 1954
- **Label:** Atlantic
- **On one list:** Rhythm and Blues
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30
- **Artist:** [Big Joe Turner](https://waxonia.com/artist/big-joe-turner/)
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/track/big-joe-turner--shake-rattle-and-roll/

## What we say

### No. 5 in [Rhythm and Blues](https://waxonia.com/genre/rhythm-and-blues/)

The original, before the lyric was laundered for white radio. Turner's version swings where the cover marches, which is the difference the whole decade turned on.

## Listen

[Search Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/search/Big%20Joe%20Turner%20Shake%2C%20Rattle%20and%20Roll) · [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=rJoTiZ0tHYc)

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