On November 6, 1981, “Elektra” label released “Shake It Up”, the fourth Cars studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Syncro Sound” in Boston, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

• Ric Ocasek – vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
• Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals, arrangements
• Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals, arrangements
• Benjamin Orr – vocals, bass guitar, arrangements
• David Robinson – drums, percussion, arrangements
• Ian Taylor – recording
• Thom Moore – engineer assistant
• Walter Turbitt – engineer assistant
• George Marino – mastering
• David Robinson – design
• Clint Clemens – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ric Ocasek, except where noted.

1. Since You’re Gone
2. Shake It Up
3. I’m Not the One
4. Victim of Love
5. Cruiser
6. A Dream Away
7. This Could Be Love – Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek
8. Think It Over
9. Maybe Baby