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. 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" – 4:05 "You're My Angel" – 3:55 "Magic" – 4:02 "Wait Until Tomorrow" – 3:51 "Rhyme and Reason" – 3:36 "I'll Find a Way" – 4:07 Personnel Gregory Abbott: lead & backing vocals, keyboards, Roland TR-808, percussion, arrangements David Beal: drums (2, 3, 5) Robert Deadmon: backing vocals (3) Aida Foreman: backing vocals Marlon Graves: guitars John Licitra: flute, saxophone Alan Palanker: keyboards, co-arrangements (2–5, 7, 8) T.M. Stevens: bass Michael Boddicker: Yamaha DX7 Production Executive Producer: Charles Koppelman Produced by Gregory Abbott Recorded and Engineered by Gerry Comito Design: Mark Larson Photography: Raul Vega Certifications Notes External links 1986 debut albums Gregory Abbott albums Columbia Records albums