Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down -

Released in August 1986, is the platinum-certified debut single by American R&B artist Gregory Abbott. A quintessential "Quiet Storm" classic, the song is renowned for its smooth production, soulful vocals, and its rapid rise to the top of the global charts. Composition and Production

The title phrase was coined by Abbott to describe the feeling of a man wanting to impress or be intimate with a woman. Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down

The song is celebrated for its laid-back groove, "well, well" ad-libs, and a middle section that Abbott famously ad-libbed during his final vocal take. Released in August 1986, is the platinum-certified debut

Abbott was far from a typical pop star; he was a former at UC Berkeley with a background in psychology and literature. He wrote and produced the track himself, even programming the drum machines and playing keyboards. The song is celebrated for its laid-back groove,