Shakedown
Bob Seger, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
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No matter what you think you pull you'll find it's not enough No matter who you think you know you won't get through It's a given L.A. law Someone's faster on the draw No matter where you hide I'm comin' after you Yeah No matter how the race is run it always ends the same Another room without a view awaits downtown You can shake me for a while Live it up in style No matter what you do I'm gonna take you down [Chorus] Shakedown Breakdown Takedown Everybody wants into the crowded line Breakdown Takedown You're busted Let down Your guard Honey, just about the time you're thinkin' it's alright Breakdown Takedown You're busted This is a town where everyone is reachin' for the top This is a place where second best will never do It's okay to want to shine But once you step across that line No matter where you hide I'm comin' after you [Chorus]
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Written by: L RUSSELL BROWN, LARRY RUSSELL BROWN, RAYMOND BLOODWORTH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Shakedown" was written by Bob Seger, Harold Faltermeyer, and Keith Forsey.
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Album and YearThe song was released in 1987 on the "Beverly Hills Cop II" soundtrack.
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Chart Performance"Shakedown" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique AccomplishmentThis song was Bob Seger's only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Nomination"Shakedown" was nominated for both Best Original Song at the Academy Awards and Best Pop Male Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1988.
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Classic Seger SoundWith its thunderous drums, blaring sax, and driving rhythm, "Shakedown" showcases Seger's signature rock sound.
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Movie PlacementThe song plays during the opening scene of "Beverly Hills Cop II," setting the tone for the film.
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More Movie ConnectionsGlenn Frey, a friend of Seger, was originally slated to perform "Shakedown," but had to drop out due to vocal issues. Frey and Seger both had a history with the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise as Frey's song "The Heat Is On" was a major hit from the first movie.
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Not Seger's FavoriteDespite its success, Seger has expressed that "Shakedown" isn't a song he's particularly fond of, as it doesn't fit with the rest of his music catalogue.
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Role of TechnologyThe song is notable for its synthesizer-heavy sound, reflecting the high-tech style of many 1980s film soundtracks.
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Reaching New FansWhile it may have been a departure from Seger's typical rock sound, "Shakedown" reached a younger audience and became one of his most recognizable songs.
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Iconic LyricsThe line, "Shakedown, breakdown, take down, everybody walks into the crowded line," became a memorable catchphrase from the song.
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Continued RecognitionIn 2021, "Shakedown" was listed at #320 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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