Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down (Official Video)

A relatively new RP member, SSG Derrick Iozzio who I met online during one of Christopher St. John's Warriors For Life sessions last week sent me a note to take a look/listen to the song I am posting in this continuing Noon Hour Music Interlude, following Carly Simon... I thank, SSG Iozzio for passing this wonderful piece of music on to me... The singer/artist is Gregory Abbot and the song is titled "Shake You Down". I know that you will enjoy this song immensely!

Short Backgrounder:
"Gregory Joel Abbott (born April 2, 1954)[1] is an American singer, musician, composer and producer. Although he continues to record to date, he is best known for his singles in the mid-1980s including his platinum single, "Shake You Down", from his 1986 debut album.

One of Abbott's first opportunities in his studio was an album for an independent record label, which gave him the opportunity to do a duet with Whitney Houston. Continuing on, Abbott produced for the group EQ on Atlantic Records. In 1986, Abbott released his first solo album, Shake You Down. The title track for the album was a success, going platinum and topping the Billboard Hot 100. The album's second single, "I Got The Feelin’ (It's Over)", reached Number 5 on the R&B chart. With the strength of its singles, the album propelled to platinum status and earned Abbott several awards.

Internationally, Abbott carried much success, winning first prize at the Tokyo Music Festival. The title track of his second album, "I'll Prove It To You" which was released in 1988, was featured on a Japanese movie soundtrack. In Belgium, he performed with Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Over the years much of his new music has been released via singles on his own Mojo Man Entertainment label. Abbott has continued with his R&B sound but, in addition, he has added a Caribbean/soul feel as well.[citation needed] In 2011, an album entitled Drop Your Mask was released; and Abbott continues to release new singles a few times a year.

LYRICS:

"Shake You Down"

Oh, yeah

Girl, I've been watching you
From so far across the floor now, baby
That's nothing new
I've watched you so many times before now, baby

I see that look in your eyes (look in your eyes)
And what it's telling me
And you know, oh girl, that I'm not shy
I'm glad you picked up on my telepathy, now baby

(You read my mind) you know you did
(Girl, I wanna shake you down) well, oh well
(I can give you all the loving you need) I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down) oh, baby
(We'll go all the way to heaven)

Oh, I've been missing you
And the way you make me feel inside
What can I do?
I can tell you've got your pride now, baby

(Oh) come to me, well oh well (won't you come to me)
Let me ease your mind, oh babe
I've got the remedy, huh, yes I do
Now give me just a little time

(You read my mind)
(Girl, I wanna shake you down) I wanna rock you down
(I can give you all the loving you need) I'm gonna love you
(Come on, let me take you down) well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to heaven)

Girl, I've been missing you
And you know, it's funny
Every time I get to feelin' this way
I wish I had you near me
I wanna reach out and touch you

I can't stop thinking of the things we do
The way you call me, baby, when I'm holding you
I shake and I shiver when I know your near
Then you whisper in my ear
Oh baby, well, oh well

(You read my mind) you know you did
(Girl, I wanna shake you down) oh, baby
(I can give you all the loving you need) aah (loving you'll need)
(Come on, let me take you down) well, oh well
(We'll go all the way to heaven)

Eenie, meenie, minie, moe (you read my mind)
Come on, girl, let's start the show (girl, I wanna shake you down)
Aah, yeah (I can give you all the loving you need)
Roses are red and violets are blue
I'm gonna rock this town for you (come on, let me take you down)
Hey, baby (we'll go all the way to heaven)

Come on, sugar, let me shake you down
I'm gonna take you down to the ground
I shake and I shiver when I know you're near
Come on, baby, whisper in my ear

Come on, sugar, let me shake you down
I'm gonna take you down to the ground
I shake and I shiver when I know you're near
Come on, baby, whisper in my ear

Writer(s): Gregory Abbott