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often performed, sometimes with a small combo, including for the governor – "When White performed for the governor of
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227:"Shake 'Em On Down" was recorded September 2, 1937, by White on vocal and guitar with an unidentified second guitarist. The song is a moderate-tempo twelve-bar blues notated in 4/4 time in the key of E. Music writer Mark Humphrey has described the rhythm as "shuffling" and its lyrics as "risqué":
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notes that his single "earned White the status of a celebrity within
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Largely on the strength of "Shake 'Em On Down", when White was released from prison, he was able to resume his recording career with
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Following Bukka White's success, "Shake 'Em On Down" was recorded by several bluesmen. Some used White's title or a variation, such as "Ride 'Em On Down", "Break 'Em On Down", or "Truck 'Em On Down".
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and remains his best-known song. Several blues and other artists have adapted the song, often with variations on the lyrics and music. The
English rock group
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