Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott
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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 Oooh, I been missing you And the way you make me feel inside What can I do? I can tell you’ve got your pride now, baby Come to me (oh well, oh well) Let me ease your mind (oh babe) I’ve got the remedy, yes I do Now give me just a little time (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) Oh well, oh well (We’ll go all the way to heaven) Girl, I’ve been missing you And you know, it’s funny Every time I get to feelin' this way I wish I had you near me I wanna reach out and touch you I can’t stop thinking of the things we do The way you call me baby when I’m holding you I shake and I shiver when I know you’re near Then you whisper in my ear (oh baby, well, well) (Here in my mind) You know you did (girl, I wanna shake you down) Oh baby (I can give you all the lovin' you need) I’m gonna love you (Come on let me take you down) Oh well, oh well (We’ll go all the way to heaven) Eeny-meeny-miny-mo (you read my mind) Come on, girl, let’s shock the show (girl, I wanna shake you down) (I can give you all the lovin' you need) Roses are red and violets are blue I’m gonna rock this world for you Hey baby (We’ll go all the way to heaven You read my mind) Girl, I wanna shake you down I can give you all the lovin’ you need Come on, let me take you down We’ll go all the way to heaven
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Written by: Gregory Abbott
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundGregory Abbott is an American singer, musician, composer, and producer. He is best known for his soul and R&B ballads.
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Chart Performance"Shake You Down" is Abbott's most successful single, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1986.
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Album InclusionThe single is the first track on his debut album, also titled "Shake You Down," which was released in 1986 by Columbia Records.
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Genre"Shake You Down" is considered a smooth soul/R&B song. It was common during the mid to late 1980s to have a pop feel with elements of R&B.
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Multi-talented ArtistNot only did Abbott perform the song, but he also wrote and produced it, showcasing his multi-faceted talents in the music industry.
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Billboard AchievementThe song was the first song from a debut album to go to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 since "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield in 1981.
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International SuccessApart from its success in America, "Shake You Down" also topped the singles chart in New Zealand and was a top 10 hit in several other countries, including the UK and Canada.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was as popular as the audio, featuring Abbott singing and playing the guitar, intertwined with romantic scenes with a female model.
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AwardsDespite its huge success, "Shake You Down" did not win any major music awards, although it did help Gregory Abbott to secure a place in the public eye and in music charts globally.
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LongevityDespite being released over three decades ago, "Shake You Down" has stood the test of time. The song continues to enjoy substantial radio airplay, and Abbott continues to perform it at concerts to this day.
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