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 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 Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down

The title phrase was coined by Abbott to describe the feeling of a man wanting to impress or be intimate with a woman. The song is celebrated for its laid-back groove,

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. Composition and Production The title phrase was coined