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Shake You Down
Studio album by
Gregory Abbott
ReleasedFebruary 1, 1986
Recorded1985–86
StudioAtlantic Studios (New York City, NY), Sonic Sound (Freepoint, NY), Unique Recording Studio (New York City, NY) & Grabbitt Studios.
Genre
Length31:35
LabelColumbia
ProducerGregory Abbott
Gregory Abbott chronology
Shake You Down
(1986) 		I'll Prove It to You
(1988)
Singles from Shake You Down
  1. "Shake You Down"
    Released: August 1986

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. On the strength of the singles, the album went platinum; it reached that certification on February 2, 1987.

Reception

AllMusic's Craig Lytle retrospectively gave the recording 4 of 5 stars, saying it "has an even flow. All the tracks have that mid-tempo rhythm. The quality vocals, light production touches, and effervescent melodies are attractive attributes."[1]

Track listing

All songs written and produced by Gregory Abbott. (Copyright CBS Songs/Control)

  1. "I Got the Feelin' (It's Over)" – 4:05
  2. "Say You Will" – 4:00
  3. "Shake You Down" – 4:03
  4. "You're My Angel" – 3:55
  5. "Magic" – 4:02
  6. "Wait Until Tomorrow" – 3:51
  7. "Rhyme and Reason" – 3:36
  8. "I'll Find a Way" – 4:07

Personnel

  • Gregory Abbott: lead & backing vocals, keyboards, Roland TR-808, percussion, arrangements
  • David Beal: drums (2, 3, 5)
  • Robert Deadmon: backing vocals (3)
  • Aida Foreman: backing vocals
  • Marlon Graves: guitars
  • John Licitra: flute, saxophone
  • Alan Palanker: keyboards, co-arrangements (2–5, 7, 8)
  • T.M. Stevens: bass
  • Michael Boddicker: Yamaha DX7

Production

  • Executive Producer: Charles Koppelman
  • Produced by Gregory Abbott
  • Recorded and Engineered by Gerry Comito
  • Design: Mark Larson
  • Photography: Raul Vega

Notes

  1. ^ AllMusic Review


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