Shake Hands with Beef

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About Shake Hands with Beef

"Shake Hands With Beef" is a song by the American rock band Primus. It was released on their 1997 release Brown Album. The song was also released as the first single from the album.


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2006
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There's a time for lies 
And a time for truth 
I say, eye for an eye 
Eye for a tooth 
 
When I roamed young 
I'd scavenge around 
Every nook and cranny 
Of our little town 
It's nice, so nice, to be 
 
Pull out the cannon boys 
Steal us some wine 
Puff Tijuana Smalls 
Shake hands with beef 
 
She's so fine 
She's so sweet 
Mom and Pop they raised her 
On huge slabs of meat 
 
She's fine 
A man of nine 
Water derby day 
Twenty six pumps 
on a Crossman 
And it's time to play 
 
It's nice, so nice, to be 
 
Pull out the cannon boys 
Steal us some wine 
Puff Tijuana Smalls 
Shake hands with beef

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Primus

Primus is an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, currently composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde and drummer Jay Lane. Primus originally formed in 1984 with Claypool and guitarist Todd Huth, later joined by Lane, though the latter two departed the band at the end of 1988. Featuring LaLonde and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, Primus recorded their debut, Suck on This in 1989, followed by four studio albums; Frizzle Fry, Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Pork Soda, and Tales from the Punchbowl. Alexander left the band in 1996, replaced by Bryan "Brain" Mantia, and Primus went on to record the original theme song for the TV show South Park and two more albums, Brown Album and Antipop, before declaring a hiatus in 200… more »

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Written by: BRYAN KEI MANTIA, LES CLAYPOOL, REID L. III LALONDE

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Name
"Shake Hands with Beef" is a widely recognized track by the American rock band "Primus."
Album Information
This song is from the band's fifth studio album, "Brown Album," which was released in 1997.
Song’s Genre
“Shake Hands with Beef” represents the band's unique blending of funk, punk, and progressive rock.
Band's Line-Up
At the time of recording this song, band members were: Les Claypool on vocals and bass, Larry Lalonde on guitars, and Brian "Brain" Mantia on drums.
Song Length
The track length of the song is approximately 4:02 minutes.
Song Conception
Les Claypool, band's frontman, wrote this song in memory of his old friend who passed away. The term "Shake Hands with Beef" was apparently a phrase they both used, meaning to go for a barbecue or cook a steak.
Chart Ranking
"Shake Hands with Beef" was one of the highlights of the "Brown Album" and became a minor hit on rock radio, peaking at #23 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video Art
One of the unique aspects of "Shake Hands with Beef" is its exciting music video which was directed by Les Claypool himself, featuring stop-motion animation and band members as robot-like figures.
Live Performances
"Shake Hands with Beef" is a regularly performed song in Primus' live concerts.
Cultural Significance
Despite its odd title and abstract meaning, the song has become a staple track in the discography of Primus and recognized as a significant influence in the alternative rock music scene of the 90s.

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