"Shimmy a Go Go" is song by
Australian pop punk
Pop punk (or punk pop) is a rock music genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop. It is defined for its emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as adolescent and anti-suburbia themes, and is distinguished from other pu ...
band,
Short Stack
Short Stack are an Australian pop punk band. The band consists of members Shaun Diviney (lead vocals, guitar), Andy Clemmensen (bass, backing vocals) and Bradie Webb (drums). Shannon Hotchkins was also a member of Short Stack before any song was ...
, released September 2008 as their debut and lead single from their debut studio album, ''
Stack Is the New Black
''Stack Is the New Black'' is the debut studio album by Australian pop punk band Short Stack, released through Sunday Morning Records on 14 August 2009. It peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Charts and was certified gold in Australia in 2011.
The a ...
''. "Shimmy a Go Go" peaked at #31 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Shaun Diviney stated in a radio interview that he wrote the song during his final year in high school and it is about partying and having a good time.
Track listings
Charts
Personnel
Short Stack
*Shaun Diviney –
guitar
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vocals
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*Andy Clemmensen –
bass guitar
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vocals
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*Bradie Webb –
drums
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keyboards
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References
{{Short Stack
2008 singles
2008 debut singles
Short Stack songs
2008 songs