Performer: | Gregory Abbott |
Title: | Shake You Down |
Country: | US |
Released: | 1986 |
Style: | Soul |
Category: | Funk, Soul |
Rating: | 4.7 ✦ |
Other format: | DTS MOD ASF AC3 XM VOC DXD |
Shake You Down is the debut album from R&B singer-songwriter Gregory Abbott. It was self-written and produced, being released by Columbia Records in 1986. In the US, two singles were released from the record (Europe saw a third single-release with "You're My Angel"); the title track was a massive hit single, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in '86. The other, "I Got The Feelin' (It's Over) was an R&B hit, as well, reaching number 5 on that chart.
Produced by Gregory Abbott. Album Shake You Down. Shake You Down Lyrics. Girl, I’ve been watching you From so far across the floor, now, baby That’s nothing new, I’ve watched you So many times before, now, baby I see that look in your eyes (look in your eyes) And what it’s telling me And you know, ooh girl, that I’m not shy I’m glad you picked up on my. telepathy, now, baby. You read my mind (You know you did) Girl I wanna shake you down (oh well, oh well) I can give you all the lovin’ you need (I’m gonna love you) Come on let me take you down (oh, baby) We’ll go all the way to heaven.
Shake You Down" is a phrase Abbott came up with that he thought expressed the way a man feels when he sees an attractive woman - "Girl, I want to shake you down. He tried the phrase out on a female friend and when she responded positively, it became the title for a song he was working on. After making a demo, Abbott's uncle Mike Abbott told employees of Charles Koppelman's production group, the Entertainment Company, about the song his nephew had written. Through Koppelman's firm, Abbott got a solo deal with Columbia Records and the song became a huge hi. .
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Gregory Abbott (Gregory Joel Abbott) Shake You Down lyrics: Girl, I’ve been watching you, From so far across the floor, now, baby. Here in my mind, girl, I wanna shake you down). I wanna rock you down. I can give you all the lovin' you need). I’m gonna love you. (Come on let me take you down). We’ll go all the way to heaven).
This album has an even flow. All the tracks have that mid-tempo rhythm. The quality vocals, light production touches, and effervescent melodies are attractive attributes. Taking the music industry by storm, Gregory Abbott hit the charts with the title track, "Shake You Down," an exquisitely arranged number in which Abbott's adamant delivery was contrasted with caressing background vocals. The single stayed on the Billboard R&B charts for 27 weeks, claiming the number one spot; it was also number one on the pop charts.
A1 | I Got The Feelin' (It's Over) |
A2 | Say You Will |
A3 | Shake You Down |
A4 | You're My Angel |
B1 | Magic |
B2 | Wait Until Tomorrow |
B3 | Rhyme And Reason |
B4 | I'll Find A Way |
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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FC 40437, C 40437 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (LP, Album) | Columbia, Columbia | FC 40437, C 40437 | US | 1986 |
FCT-40437 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (Cass, Album, Dol) | Columbia | FCT-40437 | US | 1986 |
460950 2, CBS 460950 2 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (CD, Album) | CBS, CBS | 460950 2, CBS 460950 2 | Europe | 1986 |
FRM 40437 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (CD, Album, Dlx, Dig) | Friday Music | FRM 40437 | 2010 | |
CBS 450061 1 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (LP, Album) | CBS, Suzy | CBS 450061 1 | Yugoslavia | 1987 |
1 | Shake You Down | 4:06 |
2 | Wait Until Tomorrow | 3:52 |
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Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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44-05959 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (12") | Columbia | 44-05959 | US | 1986 |
TA 7326 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (12") | CBS | TA 7326 | UK | 1986 |
CBSA 12.7326 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (Extended Club Mix) (12", Maxi) | CBS | CBSA 12.7326 | Europe | 1986 |
CBS A 12.7326 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (12") | CBS | CBS A 12.7326 | Spain | 1986 |
A 7326 | Gregory Abbott | Shake You Down (7", Single) | CBS | A 7326 | UK | 1986 |