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In the Style of

Shake Your Body

by The Jacksons

“Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” by The Jacksons was released in 1978 and became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by Michael and Randy Jackson, it marked a key moment in the group’s post-Motown era. The song remains a disco-era favorite.

“Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” by The Jacksons was released in 1978 and became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by Michael and Randy Jackson, it marked a key moment in the group’s post-Motown era. The song remains a disco-era favorite.

Genre

R&B/Soul

Language

English

Release Year

1978

Key

G

Tempo

120 BPM

Chords

G

Key

Chords

G

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