Let's Shake Hands

"Let's Shake Hands" is the debut single of American garage rock band the White Stripes. It was released in March 1998, and marks their first recording. A live recording of the song is featured on Under Blackpool Lights as well as Under Great White Northern Lights.

"Let's Shake Hands"
Single by The White Stripes
Released	March 1998
Recorded	1997
Genre	Garage punk
Length	2:01
Label	Italy Records
Composer(s)	Jack White, Meg White
Lyricist(s)	Jack White
Producer(s)	Jack White
The White Stripes singles chronology
"Let's Shake Hands" (1998) "Lafayette Blues" (1998)
Music video
"Let's Shake Hands" on YouTube

"Let's Shake Hands" was the first song the band recorded in their living room for Dave Buick, who offered to finance the release of their first single.^[1] The style surprised Buick based on the band's live performances, but—according to an interview with The New Yorker—Jack said it was "a declaration that the White Stripes weren’t going to observe punk proprieties."^[1]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Let's Shake Hands"	2:01
2.	"Look Me Over Closely" (Marlene Dietrich cover)	2:09