• Source: Shake You Down (album)

      • Shake You Down is the debut album by American R&B singer-songwriter Gregory Abbott. It was self-written and produced by Abbott, 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 1986. 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


      The Village Voice critic Robert Christgau said that Abbott tries to be "a great love man without a great voice", but "by reinventing a black pop of modest means, he takes a first step toward returning that great crossover in the sky to the people."
      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."


      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" – 3:58
      "Wait Until Tomorrow" – 3:51
      "Rhyme and Reason" – 3:36
      "I'll Find a Way" – 4:07


      Personnel


      Gregory Abbott – lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, drums (1, 4, 6-8), percussion, arrangements
      Alan Palanker – keyboards, co-arrangements (2–5, 7, 8)
      Marlon Graves – guitars
      T.M. Stevens – bass
      David Beal – drums (2, 3, 5)
      John Licitra – flute, saxophones
      Aida Foreman – backing vocals
      Robert Deadmon – backing vocals (3)


      = Production

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      Charles Koppelman – executive producer
      Gregory Abbott – producer
      Gerry Comito – engineer, recording
      Mark Larson – design
      Raul Vega – photography


      Certifications




      Notes




      External links


      Shake You Down at Discogs

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