Shake You Down

Gregory Abbott

About Shake You Down

"Shake You Down" is a song by American R&B artist, writer and producer Gregory Abbott. It was released in August 1986 as the lead single from his debut album. It became Abbott's biggest hit and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Abbott went on the chart with several other songs as well. The track is also featured in the 2007 film Are We Done Yet?


Year:
2005
4:04
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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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Gregory Abbott

Gregory Abbott (born April 2, 1954, New York City, New York) is an American soul musician (keyboards and drums), singer, composer and producer. He currently lives in both New York and the San Francisco Bay Area. more »

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Written by: Gregory Abbott

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Gregory Abbott is an American singer, musician, composer, and producer. He is best known for his soul and R&B ballads.
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.
Album Inclusion
The single is the first track on his debut album, also titled "Shake You Down," which was released in 1986 by Columbia Records.
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.
Multi-talented Artist
Not only did Abbott perform the song, but he also wrote and produced it, showcasing his multi-faceted talents in the music industry.
Billboard Achievement
The 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.
International Success
Apart 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Awards
Despite 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.
Longevity
Despite 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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