Shakedown (Bob Seger song) Shakedown (Bob Seger song) "Shakedown" is a song recorded by Bob Seger, from the soundtrack of the film "Beverly Hills Cop II". The music was written by Harold Faltermeyer, who also wrote the score for the film, and Keith Forsey, with lyrics by Seger. The song became a number-one hit on the "Billboard" Hot 100, Seger's only such top mark singles-wise, as well as the Album Rock Tracks chart, where it became his second number-one hit, spending four weeks at the top. In Canada, it went to number one as well, topping the "RPM 100" national singles chart on August
Shakedown Street (song) for 1979. The term "Shakedown Street" was later used colloquially to describe the area outside of Grateful Dead concerts where vendors sold their wares. "Shakedown Street" was produced by Lowell George. The song was recorded and mixed at the band's studio, Club Le Front, in San Rafael, California. The recording took place throughout July 31, 1978 and August 18, 1978. "Shakedown Street" is found on the band's original album "Shakedown Street" (1978) as well as single recordings on "Shakedown Street/France" (1979), and "Alabama Getaway/Shakedown Street" (1981). Musicians include: The album "Shakedown Street" received heavy criticism for being choppy and poorly