Shake You Down (album)
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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.
"has an even flow. All the tracks have that mid-tempo rhythm. The quality vocals, light production touches, and effervescent melodies are attractive attributes."
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Gregory Abbott
Gregory Abbott
Gregory Abbott is an American soul musician , singer, composer and producer. He currently lives in both New York and the San Francisco Bay Area.- Biography :...
. 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
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
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."
Track listing
- All Songs Written By Gregory Abbott. (CopyrightCopyrightCopyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time...
CBS Songs/Control)
- I Got The Feelin' (It's Over) 4:05
- Say You Will 4:00
- Shake You DownShake You Down"Shake You Down" is the title track from Gregory Abbott's debut album, released in 1986. As a single, it became Abbott's biggest hit and was certified platinum by the RIAA. Abbott went on the chart with several other songs as well.-Origin:...
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: FluteFluteThe flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
, SaxSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846... - 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
External links
- "Shake You Down" at discogs
- allmusic review by Craig Lytle (See Infobox)
- Gold & Platinum Searchable Database