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 big hit, reaching #9 in the UK.[1]

For the song by The Stooges, see Fun House (The Stooges album).
"Down on the Street"
Single by Shakatak
from the album Down on the Street
B-side"Holding On", "Dark Is The Night"
ReleasedJuly 6, 1984
Format7" vinyl, 12" vinyl
Recorded1984
GenreJazz-funk
Length3:16
LabelPolydor, 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
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