Shake Your Body (Down to The Ground)

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About Shake Your Body (Down to The Ground)

"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" is a song recorded by The Jacksons for their 1978 album Destiny, and released as a single the same year. It peaked at No. 7 in the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1979. The most successful of the Jacksons' recordings for Epic, "Shake Your Body" (originally demoed as "Shake a Body") was produced by the Jackson brothers, written by Randy and Michael, and featured Michael on lead vocals. The chorus "let's dance/let's shout (shout)/shake your body down to the ground" was inspired by an ad-lib from Marvin Gaye's "Got to Give It Up": "Let's dance/let's shout (shout)/gettin' funky's what it's all about" and the rhythmic pattern from Teddy Pendergrass's "Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose" (from his album Life Is a Song Worth Singing, released a couple of months previously).  


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I don't know what's gonna happen to you, baby
But I do know that I love you
You walk around this town
With your head all up in the sky
And I do know that I want you

Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground

You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
Cause you do know that I want you
You walk around this town
With your head all up in the sky
And you do know that I want you

Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground

Shake it all down
You're the spark that lit the fire inside of me
And you do know that I love it
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you

Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground

You tease me with your loving to play hard to get
Cause you do know that I want you
I need to do just something to get closer to your soul
And you do know that I want you

Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Shake your body down to the ground
Let's dance, let's shout
Take it over

Down, down, down, down
Take it over

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The Jacksons

The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most of their career consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African American performers to attain a crossover following. The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. In 1968, they left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown, where they were the first group to debut with four consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the songs "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'l… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, RANDY JACKSON

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14 facts about this song

Album Release
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" is a song from the popular Jacksons' album, 'Destiny,' which was released in December 1978.
Chart Success
The song was a significant success and served as the album's definitive hit. It peaked at No.7 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts and climbed to the top of the Billboard US Dance Club Play chart.
Songwriters
The song was written by Michael Jackson and Randy Jackson, two members of the Jacksons.
Popular Performance
The Jacksons performed "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" on their popular TV show, "The Jacksons," that aired from 1976 to 1977.
Use in Films
The rhythmically infectious song was featured in several segments of the 1988 Francis Ford Coppola movie "Tucker: The Man and His Dream."
Certification
"Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" achieved Gold certification in 1979 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Concert Staples
During concerts and shows, this song was frequently used as the finale because of its high energy and popularity.
Sampled by Other Artists
It's been sampled by multiple artists in their songs, including Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G, demonstrating its lasting impact and influence on a variety of music genres.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by artists like Pink and Macy Gray, attesting to its continuous popularity and influence.
Music Video
Despite being released before music videos became popular, "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" has a semi-official music video, which is a compilation of the Jacksons performing the song on TV and in concerts.
Iconic Dance Routine
The song is particularly celebrated for its dance routine, with the iconic move of the body shake becoming synonymous with the tune.
Production
The Jacksons produced the song theirselves for the first time, demonstrating their talents beyond singing and performing. It also signified a shift in creative control which eventually led to Michael's successful solo career.
Audience Singalong
It was characteristic for the song's ending to be dragged out for audience participation during live performances, making it a favorite among fans at concerts.
Lasting Popularity
Despite being over 40 years old, "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" is regularly enjoyed at parties and events for its infectious beat and universal appeal.

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