Down on the Street

"Down on the Street" is a 1984 song by British band Shakatak. The song is about the joy of nightlife. It was a hit, reaching #9 in the UK.[1]

"Down on the Street"
Single by Shakatak
from the album Down on the Street
B-side	"Holding On", "Dark Is The Night"
Released	July 6, 1984
Recorded	1984
Genre	Jazz-funk
Length	3:16
Label	Polydor, PolyGram
Songwriter(s)	Bill Sharpe, Roger Odell
Producer(s)	Nigel Wright, Les McCutcheon
Shakatak singles chronology
"If You Could See Me Now" (1983) "Down on the Street" (1984) "Don't Blame It on Love" (1984)

It was also their only chart entry on the U.S. Dance Charts, with no further hits there, although their duet with Al Jarreau on "Day by Day" in 1985 was a mild success.

Shakatak also reworked the song for the opening titles of 1986 BBC Education series You Are What You Eat.

The song has been covered by Norwegian band D'Sound.

Track listing

7" single

1. "Down on the Street" 3:16
2. "Holding On" 4:35

12" single

1. "Down on the Street" 6:48
2. "Dark Is the Night" 6:05

Charts

Chart (1984/85)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs	27
UK Singles Chart	9
German Singles Chart	17
Dutch Top 40	31
French Singles Chart	25

References

1. SHAKATAK | Artist | Official Charts

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics