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"has an even flow. All the tracks have that mid-tempo rhythm. The quality vocals, light production touches, and effervescent melodies are attractive attributes." <ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/shake-you-down-mw0000649802 AllMusic Review]</ref> |
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Abbott is still active in the music industry and has released five further albums to date. He is in touch with his numerous fans through social media and can be found at http://www.gregoryabbott.com |
Abbott is still active in the music industry and has released five further albums to date. He is in touch with his numerous fans through social media and can be found at http://www.gregoryabbott.com |
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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]
Abbott is still active in the music industry and has released five further albums to date. He is in touch with his numerous fans through social media and can be found at http://www.gregoryabbott.com
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