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Billboard takes a look back at when musical legend Elvis Presley and longtime friend and collaborator Otis Blackwell penned the 1957 musical hit “All Shook Up” inspired by shaking a can of Pepsi.

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00:05 Elvis Presley, one of the biggest names in music history.

00:09 But did you know that one of the King of Rock's biggest hits might have been

00:12 inspired by a can of Pepsi?

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00:17 We take you to that moment in this week's Pop Culture Rewind.

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00:26 >> Elvis Presley.

00:28 >> Elvis remains one of the greatest cultural icons.

00:30 His 1950s hits like Heartbreak Hotel.

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00:38 And Hound Dog were a call to a generation of guitar slingers.

00:44 He racked up seven number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

00:47 But one of his most recognizable tunes may have been inspired by one of our

00:51 favorite beverages.

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00:54 The 1957 hit All Shook Up was written by Elvis and long time collaborator,

00:59 Otis Blackwell.

01:00 Sourced from the encyclopedia of great popular song recordings,

01:04 Blackwell's friend Al Stanton shook a bottle of Pepsi,

01:07 which inspired Blackwell to pen the track.

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01:12 We're gonna crack open a cold one and listen to some Elvis with that story to

01:15 tell.

01:16 We'll have another huge moment for you next week in our Pop Culture Rewind.

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