Michael Bublé is best known for bringing the timeless sound of classic crooners to a modern audience, but during a radio appearance, he showed that he could put his own spin on an Elvis Presley favorite just as effortlessly.
While appearing on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Bublé performed a lively rendition of Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up,” trading some of his usual romantic balladry for the unmistakable energy of one of rock and roll’s best-known hits.
The performance gave Bublé the opportunity to step outside his familiar repertoire while still putting his unmistakable vocal style at the center of the song.
Bublé brings his own style to an Elvis classic
Bublé performed “All Shook Up” with a live band and backing singers, giving the radio performance a fuller, more authentic feel.
The singer appeared completely at ease as he worked his way through the Elvis classic, making the song feel as though it had been transported from its original era into a modern morning radio studio.
He also showed off his playful side during the performance, physically shaking his entire body during part of the song to act out the title and lyrics.
Other guests on the program, including Katherine Ryan, Beverley Knight and Matt Bellamy of Muse, could be seen clapping along and enjoying the performance.
For fans accustomed to hearing Bublé perform songs associated with Frank Sinatra and other legendary crooners, his take on an Elvis Presley classic offered a particularly entertaining change of pace.
The childhood song that started it all
Bublé’s appearance wasn’t only about music.
During the interview, Chris Evans asked him about the earliest song he could remember from his childhood.
Bublé explained that his father repeatedly sang “The Birds and the Bees,” a song associated with Dean Martin. It was the first song he remembered hearing and clearly became part of his early connection with the world of traditional pop and crooner music.
He joked that his father still gives him a hard time about the song whenever he attends one of Bublé’s concerts—and will even sing it at the show.
The story offered a glimpse into the musical environment that helped shape Bublé long before he became an international star.
His grandfather played an important role in his musical journey
Bublé also discussed the influence of his grandfather, to whom he was particularly close while growing up.
When Evans asked whether his love of the crooner genre came largely from his grandfather, Bublé acknowledged that his grandfather played a significant role. At the same time, he explained that as he grew older, he came to understand that his connection to the genre was also deeply personal.
He said he had developed an enduring affinity for the music and simply loved the genre.
That passion was supported by his grandfather, who found an unusual way to help the young Bublé get opportunities to perform.
His grandfather traded plumbing work for performance opportunities
Bublé recalled that his grandfather worked as a plumber and would use his trade to help create opportunities for his grandson.
The pair would visit hotel lounges, bars and clubs, where Bublé’s grandfather would repair hot-water heaters, toilets and sinks in exchange for allowing the teenage singer to perform.
As Bublé recalled, those early opportunities eventually allowed him to bring in his own bands and develop as a performer.
It was a practical but meaningful form of support: his grandfather used the skills he had to help his grandson pursue the music he loved.
Those early performances helped set Bublé on the path toward the career that would eventually make him one of the best-known modern interpreters of classic standards and traditional pop.
A different side of Michael Bublé
Bublé’s performance of “All Shook Up” was a reminder that his connection to classic music doesn’t have to be limited to slow romantic standards.
He brought humor, personality and plenty of energy to the Elvis Presley song, while the live band and backing singers helped turn the brief radio appearance into a memorable performance.
For an artist whose career has been so closely associated with the sophisticated world of Sinatra-style crooning, seeing Bublé embrace the fun and playful spirit of “All Shook Up” offered fans a refreshing change of pace—and a chance to see another side of the singer’s personality.