Alvin Stardust (July 18, 1979) – "Shakin' All Over" b/w "I Gotta Gotta" 7" Single: UK
- Jul 18, 1979
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A non‑album single released by Alvin Stardust in July 1979 on Gale Records. The A‑side is a cover of the Johnny Kidd & The Pirates classic “Shakin’ All Over,” while the B‑side “I Gotta Gotta” is an original track written by Alvin Stardust.
Produced by Farrer and Fisher, the single blends late‑Seventies pop‑rock production with Stardust’s trademark vocal style.
STYLE & THEMES
“Shakin’ All Over” stays faithful to the rock ’n’ roll roots of the 1960 original, with a polished late‑Seventies sheen. “I Gotta Gotta” is upbeat, rhythmic, and characteristic of Stardust’s pop‑rock output during this period.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Shakin' All Over — Written by Heath; produced by Farrer and Fisher.
A high‑energy cover of the Johnny Kidd classic.
• I Gotta Gotta — Written by Alvin Stardust; produced by Farrer and Fisher. A non‑album B‑side with a pop‑rock edge.
RELEASE HISTORY
• July 18, 1979 (UK) —
Released on Gale Records as GALE 1.
• Non‑album single.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
No chart placement recorded.
PRODUCTION
Produced by Farrer and Fisher
Label: Gale
Catalogue numbers: • GALE 1
COUNTRY VARIANTS
Artist: Alvin Stardust
Title: Shakin' All Over
Label: Gale
Country: UK
Catalogue: GALE 1
Date: July 18, 1979
Format: 7" Single
Tracklist (7"):
A — Shakin' All Over (Heath)
B — I Gotta Gotta (Alvin Stardust)
Tracklist (7" Promo):
A — Shakin' All Over (version)
B — Shakin' All Over (version)
Notes: Non‑album single. No international variants listed.
UK VARIANTS
Shakin' All Over — 7", 45 RPM — Gale GALE 1
Shakin' All Over — 7", 45 RPM, Promo — Gale GALE 1
Shakin' All Over — 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre — Gale GALE 1
Shakin' All Over — 7", 45 RPM, Large Centre Hole — Gale GALE 1
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