| Shake You Down | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Gregory Abbott |
| Cover: | Shake You Down.jpg |
| Released: | February 1, 1986 |
| Recorded: | 1985–86 |
| Studio: | Atlantic Studios (New York City, NY), Sonic Sound (Freepoint, NY), Unique Recording Studio (New York City, NY) & Grabbitt Studios. |
| Length: | 31:35 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Producer: | Gregory Abbott |
| Next Title: | I'll Prove It to You |
| Next Year: | 1988 |
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.
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."[1]
All songs written and produced by Gregory Abbott. (Copyright CBS Songs/Control)