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 No. 9 in the UK.
It was 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.

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 Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs27
UK Singles Chart9
German Singles Chart17
Dutch Top 4031
French Singles Chart25