Shakedown

Bob Seger

About Shakedown

"Shakedown" is a song recorded by Bob Seger, from the soundtrack of the film Beverly Hills Cop II. The music was written by Harold Faltermeyer, who also wrote the score for the film, and Keith Forsey, with lyrics by Seger. The song became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Seger's only such top mark singles-wise, as well as the Album Rock Tracks chart, where it became his second number-one hit, spending four weeks at the top. In Canada, it went to number one as well, topping the RPM 100 national singles chart on August 1 of the same year. In 1988, "Shakedown" was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but it lost both awards to Dirty Dancing's "(I've Had) The Time of My Life". At the 60th Academy Awards, "Shakedown" was performed by Little Richard. 


Year:
2003
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No matter what you think you pull you'll find it's not enough
No matter who you think you know you won't get through
It's a given L.A. law
Someone's faster on the draw
No matter where you hide I'm comin' after you yeah

No matter how the race is run it always ends the same
Another room without a view awaits downtown
You can shake me for a while
Live it up in style
No matter what you do I'm gonna take you down

Shakedown
Breakdown
Takedown
Everybody wants into the crowded line
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted
Let down
Your guard
Honey, just about the time you're thinkin' it's alright
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted

This is a town where everyone is reachin' for the top
This is a place where second best will never do
It's okay to want to shine
But once you step across that line
No matter where you hide I'm comin' after you

Shakedown
Breakdown
Takedown
Everybody wants into the crowded line
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted
Shakedown
Breakdown
Honey, just about the time you're thinkin' it's alright
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted

Ah, busted
Aw aw
Shakedown
Breakdown
Takedown
Everybody wants into the crowded line
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted
Shakedown
Breakdown
Honey, just about the time you're thinkin' it's alright
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted

Shakedown
Breakdown
Takedown
Everybody wants into the crowded line
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted
Let down
Your guard
Honey, just about the time you're thinkin' it's alright
Breakdown
Takedown
Ah, you're busted

Shakedown
Breakdown
Takedown
Everybody wants into the crowded line
Breakdown
Takedown
You're busted
Let down
Your guard
Honey, just about the time you're thinkin' it's alright

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Bob Seger

Robert Clark "Bob" Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. more »

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Written by: BOB SEGER

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Shakedown" was written by Bob Seger, Harold Faltermeyer, and Keith Forsey.
Album and Year
The song was released in 1987 on the "Beverly Hills Cop II" soundtrack.
Chart Performance
"Shakedown" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Unique Accomplishment
This song was Bob Seger's only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Grammy Nomination
"Shakedown" was nominated for both Best Original Song at the Academy Awards and Best Pop Male Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1988.
Classic Seger Sound
With its thunderous drums, blaring sax, and driving rhythm, "Shakedown" showcases Seger's signature rock sound.
Movie Placement
The song plays during the opening scene of "Beverly Hills Cop II," setting the tone for the film.
More Movie Connections
Glenn Frey, a friend of Seger, was originally slated to perform "Shakedown," but had to drop out due to vocal issues. Frey and Seger both had a history with the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise as Frey's song "The Heat Is On" was a major hit from the first movie.
Not Seger's Favorite
Despite its success, Seger has expressed that "Shakedown" isn't a song he's particularly fond of, as it doesn't fit with the rest of his music catalogue.
Role of Technology
The song is notable for its synthesizer-heavy sound, reflecting the high-tech style of many 1980s film soundtracks.
Reaching New Fans
While it may have been a departure from Seger's typical rock sound, "Shakedown" reached a younger audience and became one of his most recognizable songs.
Iconic Lyrics
The line, "Shakedown, breakdown, take down, everybody walks into the crowded line," became a memorable catchphrase from the song.
Continued Recognition
In 2021, "Shakedown" was listed at #320 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

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