All Shook Up - Elvis Presley

> NEWfrom Americas Most Exciting Star!!!

Released on March 22, 1957, All Shook Up stands as one of the defining hits of **Elvis Presley**s career. Written by **Otis Blackwell**, a prolific songwriter who shaped early rock 'n' roll, the song captures a moment when Elvis was on top of the world. The story of its creation is layered; Blackwell crafted the song from its title phrase to become something all the youngsters were saying.

The recording session on January 12, 1957, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, showcased an energized Elvis. His seasoned band and the rich backing vocals of **The Jordanaires** added depth, with **Gordon Stoker**s tenor harmonizing closely with Elvisa moment Stoker would later recall as one of his favorites. Elvis contributed a percussive rhythm by slapping the back of his acoustic guitar, giving the song its bright, lively sounda technique he also used effectively on [Dont Be Cruel](https://youtu.be/Ljjfa1Hf0lE "").

Interestingly, All Shook Up was not exclusive to Elvis at first. [**David Hess**](https://youtu.be/EOnR6wxnnFQ ""), under the pseudonym David Hill, recorded the initial version, which likely began as a demo over at Shalimar Music. While Hess' rendition was released as a standalone, Elvis' version set the standard, turning a lively composition into a timeless classic. The record swings.

---

**Transpose by -2**
**Tempo: 75 BPM**

Y [1u] [uops] 3 [uops] 5 [uops] 6 Y [1u] [uops] 3 [uops] 5 [uops] 6 Y [1u] [uops] 3 [uops] 5 [uops] 6 Y [1u] [uops] 3 [uops] 5 [uops] [6p] [Yo] [1us] [wetus] [3s] [wetu] [5s] [wetu] [6p] [wetuo] [1s] [wetu] [3s] [wetu] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetu] [1s] [wetus] [3s] [wetus] [5s] [wetu] [6p] [wetu] [1s] [wetus] 3 [wetu] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetu] [1s] [wetu] [3s] [wetus] [5s] [wetu] [6p] [wetu] [1s] [wetus] [3s] [wetu] 5 [wetu] [6p] o [1wetus] --- p s - s s - o p s [4i] [ety] 6 [ety] 8 [ety] 9 [ety] [5od] [ryi] 7 [ryi] 9 [ryof] 0 - [8u] [wet] 6 [wet] 5 [wet] 3 [wet] 1 [wet] 3 [wet] 5 [wet] [6p] [Yo] [1us] [wetus] [3s] [wetu] [5s] [wetu] [6p] [wetu] [1s] [wetu] 3 [wetu] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetu] [1s] [wetus] [3s] [wetus] [5s] [wetu] [6p] [wetu] [1s] [wetus] 3 [wetu] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetu] [1s] [wetu] [3s] [wetus] [5s] [wetu] [6op] [wetu] [1s] [wetus] [3s] [wetuo] 5 [wetu] [6p] o [1wetus] --- p s - s s - o p s [4i] [ety] 6 [ety] 8 [ety] 9 [ety] [5od] [ryi] 7 [ryi] 9 [ryof] 0 - [8u] [wets] 6 [wet] 5 [wet] 3 [wets] [1u] [wet] 3 [wet] 5 [wet] [D6] [Dwet] 4 [4etyi] [6d] [etyi] 8 [etyi] [9s] [etyip] [(s] [etyip] [9s] [Detyi] [8s] [etyis] 6 [6etyis] [D1] [Dwetu] [D3] [wetu] [5d] [wetu] [6s] [wetup] [1s] [wetus] [3s] [wetuo] [5p] [wetu] 1 [wetus] [4s] [4etyis] [6s] [etyi] 8 [etyi] [9s] [etyip] [(s] [etyips] 9 [etyips] 8 [etyip] [6s] s [5ryod] - d - d d - j -- j h j h h [Yj] [1u] [wetus] [3s] [wetu] [5s] [wetu] [6ep] [wetus] [1s] [wetus] 3 [wetuo] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetua] [1s] [wetu] [3s] [wetuo] 5 [wetu] [6p] [wetuo] [1s] [wetus]s[3s] [wetuo] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetus] 1 [wetus] 3 [wetus] [5o] [wetu] [6p] [wetuo] 1 [wetus] [3s] [wetus] 5 [wetu] [6p] o [1wetus] --- a s - s s - o p s [4i] [ety] 6 [ety] 8 [ety] 9 [etys] [5od] [ryi] 7 [ryi] 9 [ryo] 0 - [8u] [wets] 6 [wet] 5 [wet] 3 [wet] 1 [wet] 3 [wet] 5 [wet] 6 [wetp] 4 [etyi] [6d] [etyis] 8 [etyis] [9s] [etyip] [(s] [etyis] [9s] [etyi] [8s] [etyis] 6 [6etyis] [D1] [Dwetu] [D3] [wetu] [5d] [wetu] [6s] [wetup] [1s] [wetus] [3s] [wetuo] [5p] [wetu] 1 [wetus] [4s] [etyi] [6s] [etyis] 8 [etyi] [9s] [etyips] [(s] [etyi] 9 [etyis] 8 [etyi] [6s] s [5ryod] - d - d d - j -- j h j h h [Yj] [1uf] [wetus] [3s] [wetu] [5s] [wetu] [6p] [wetu] [1s] [wetus] 3 [wetu] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetua] [1s] [wetu] [3s] [wetu] 5 [wetu] [6p] [wetu] [1s] [wetus]s[3s] [wetu] 5 [wetu] 6 [wetus] 1 [wetus] 3 [wetus] 5 [wetu] [6p] [wetu] 1 [wetus] [3s] [wetus] 5 [wetu] [6p] o [1wetus] --- a s - s s - o p s [4i] [ety] 6 [ety] 8 [ety] 9 [ety] [5od] [ryi] 7 [ryi] 9 [ryof] 0 - [8u] [wets] 6 [wet] 5 [wet] 3 [wets] [1u] [wet] 3 [wet] 5 [wet] [6ep] [wets] [4i] [ety] 6 [ety] 8 [ety] 9 [ety] [5od] [ryi] 7 [ryi] 9 [ryof] 0 - [8u] [wets] 3 [wet] 5 [wet] 6 s [18wtu] - [18wtu] [18wtu]

Piano tutorial by [**W Piano**](https://youtu.be/LxBaKLI_dIs "")

---

In 1957, the public response to All Shook Up was a frenzy. That year marked a series of monumental performances as Elvis embarked on his final tour of the decade, electrifying audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Each show opened with [Heartbreak Hotel](https://youtu.be/L5E8LYd1CSQ "") and closed with a spirited rendition of [Hound Dog](https://youtu.be/T8JKM_BjuSY ""), while the inclusion of All Shook Up sent audiences into rapture. Among those captivated was a 14-year-old **Jimi Hendrix**, who watched in awe at Seattles Sicks Stadium, inspired by a performance that would fuel his own legendary journey.

Never again would Elvis present such shows or face crowds as wild as those of the 1950s. However, his USS Arizona Memorial Benefit Show on March 25, 1961, at the Bloch Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, stands as an exception. Often remembered as one of his finest live performances, Elvis was at his peak, performing a set that spanned his career, from early Sun Studio hits like [Thats All Right](https://youtu.be/FMFc-jqZJ90 "") to recent chart-toppers such as [Its Now or Never](https://youtu.be/QiP1TRXV8oo ""). Elvis donned his iconic gold lame jacket for the last time, captivating the audience with both his voice and commanding stage presence. The show, imbued with the same exuberance and joy that characterized [All Shook Up](https://youtu.be/VXAXvQok0GU ""), brought fans to a fever pitch and raised nearly $65,000 for the memorial fund. Presley drove the band hard, and the crowd lost their mind.

This concert served as a bookend to the era All Shook Up had helped define. The Honolulu show showcased Elvis' unparalleled stage command, humor, and commitment, underscoring the songs place as a milestone that echoed his transformative impact on music and popular culture. After that night, the world of Elvis would shift, moving away from the raw rock of his live performances toward the spectacle of the big screen. All Shook Up, however, remained a milestone, resonating with the electrifying impact that defined Elvis' legacy.