Shakedown

 

 

 

Where "The Heat Is On" defined Beverly Hills Cop as the original in the cinematic series, "Shakedown" defines Beverly Hills Cop II. 





Two simple words out of the whole of "Shakedown" defined the song and purpose of the film - "you're busted."

"Shakedown" History -

- Written by Harold Faltermeyer and Keith Forsey
- Recorded by Bob Seger

"Shakedown" Honors -

- No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
- No. 1 Album Rock Tracks
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song (1988)
- Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song (1988)

Interesting Facts -

- "Shakedown" vocals originally slated for Glenn Frey
- Lost both award nominations to Dirty Dancing's "I've Had The Time of My Life"
- "Shakedown" was performed by Little Richard at the 60th Academy Awards

(Wikipedia source)