"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.^[1]

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.

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