Word Origin and History for persevere Expand. v. mid-14c., from Old French perseverer continue, persevere, endure and directly from Latin perseverare continue steadfastly, persist, from persevereus very strict, earnest, from per- very (see per) + severus strict (see severity).
Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Â« Back to Songs. Released in 1954...This next song was written by songwriting giant Jesse Stone who also penned The Drifterâs first release, âMoney Honeyâ. It went #1 R&B and although it didnât make it big on Pop...it did create a legend.
Shake%2C Rattle And Roll by Big Joe Turner Songfacts. 1  Get out of that bed, wash your face and hands. Get out of that bed, wash your face and hands. 2  More songs from Big Joe Turner. 3  More songs covered by The Beatles.  More songs about rockin' 1  out. More songs with titles that are a figure of speech.  More songs used in movies.