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.
Jesse Stone (November 16, 1901 â April 1, 1999) was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide range of genres. He also used the pseudonyms Charles Calhoun and Chuck Calhoun. Elvis Presley performed Stone's Shake, Rattle and Roll and Flip, Flop and Fly in a medley on the January 28, 1956 broadcast of the Dorsey Brothers Stage Show. 2  He also recorded Money Honey in 1956 and Like a Baby in 1960.