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.
On August 25th, 2003, the song âMilkshakeâ was released on August 25th, 2003 as the lead single for Kelisâ third studio album Tasty. During the chorus, Kelis repeats the phrase âMy milkshake brings all the boys to the yardâ in alluding to her own sex appeal.