Shake You Down (album)
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| Studio album by Gregory Abbott | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 - 1986, Atlantic Studios, Sonic Sound, Unique Recording & Grabbitt Studios | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 31:35 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Gregory Abbott | |||
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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.
Two singles were released from the record; 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 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)
- I Got the Feelin' (It's Over) 4:05
- Say You Will 4:00
- Shake You Down 4:03
- You're My Angel 3:55
- Magic 4:02
- Wait Until Tomorrow 3:51
- Rhyme & Reason 3:36
- I'll Find a Way 4:07
Personnel
- Gregory Abbott: Lead & Backing Vocal, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion
- David Beal: Drums, Percussion
- Aida Foreman: Backing Vocals
- Marlon Graves: Guitars
- John Licitra: Flute, Sax
- Alan Palanker: Keyboards
- T.M. Stevens: Bass
Production
- Executive Producer: Charles Koppelman
- Arranged By Gregory Abbott & Alan Palanker
- Produced By Gregory Abbott
- Recorded & Engineered By Gerry Comito