[[SHAKE A HAND]]{{1}}__BR__ Written by: Joseph Morris__BR__ Performed by: Faye Adams with The Joe Morris Orchestra{{2a}}{{2b}}__BR__ Lyrics transcribed by: bri4daz@mp3lyrics.org__BR__ First released:{{3}}__BR__ Single: 1953 [Length: 2:55]__BR__ Album: 1961 (Compilation) [Length: 2:55]{{4}}__BR__ {{1}}"Shake a Hand" topped the U.S. Rhythm & Blues chart for ten weeks in 1953 and made #22 on the U.S. pop chart. {{2a}}Personnel performing on this recording: * Faye Adams * The Joe Morris Orchestra {{2b}}Covered by: * LaVern Baker * Jeannie Barnes * Lou Ann Barton * Pat Boone * The Collins Kids * Country Joe * Snooks Eaglin * Red Foley * The Four Lovers * Linda Hopkins * Paul McCartney * Elvis Presley * Johnnie Ray * Little Richard * T-Lou * Ike & Tina Turner * Jackie Wilson * And possibly others. {{3}}((RELEASED ON:)){{^}} ((Singles(s):)) (1)Faye Adams: * A-side: "Shake a Hand" * B-side: "I've Gotta Leave You" * (a) Herald Records, 10-Inch, Vinyl, 78rpm Single, #H-416, US-1953. *.....MORE.....(all Shake a Hand track/recording details) ←