Shakedown may refer to: Shakedown (continuum mechanics), a type of plastic deformation Shakedown (testing), a period of testing undergone by a ship, airplane or other craft Extortion, a criminal act of coercion or intimidation for personal gain Music: "Shakedown" (Bob Seger song), a number-one single in 1987 by Bob Seger "Shakedown", a song by Australian punk band Behind Crimson Eyes "Shakedown", a song by Blondie on the album The Curse of Blondie "Shakedown Street", a song by the psychedelic ro… (More on Shakedown)