"Shakedown" is a 1987 song recorded by Bob Seger, from the soundtrack of the film Beverly Hills Cop II.

The music was written by Harold Faltermeyer, who also wrote the score for the film, and Keith Forsey, with lyrics by Seger.

[4] Initially, Seger's friend and fellow Detroiter Glenn Frey was the first choice to record "Shakedown", after having a hit with "The Heat Is On" from Beverly Hills Cop.

After the song went to number one, Frey called to congratulate Seger, saying "At least we kept the money in Michigan!

[6] The music video featured scenes from the film intercut with Seger and the band performing it.