Shame on the Moon
Rodney Crowell
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TILL YOU'VE BEEN BESIDE A MAN YOU DON'T KNOWWHAT HE WANTS YOU DON'T KNOW IF HE CRIES AT NIGHT YOU DON'T KNOW IF HE DON'T WHEN NOTHIN' COMES EASY OLD NIGHTMARES ARE REAL UNTIL YOU'VE BEEN BESIDE A MAN YOU DON'T KNOW HOW HE FEELS ONCE INSIDE A WOMAN'S HEART A MAN MUST KEEP HIS HEAD HEAVEN OPENS UP A DOOR WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD SOME MEN GO CRAZY SOME MEN GO SLOW SOME MEN GO JUST WHERE THEY WANT SOME MEN NEVER GO OOH BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT UUH SHAME ON THE MOON EVERYWHERE IT'S ALL AROUND COMFORT IN A CROWD STRANGERS FACES ALL ABOUT LAUGHIN' RIGHT OUT LOUD HEY WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOIN' STEP LIGHT ON YOUR TOES UNTIL YOU'VE BEEN BESIDE A MAN YOU DON'T KNOW WHO HE KNOWS OOH BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT UUH SHAME ON THE MOON OOH BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT UUH SHAME ON THE MOON
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Written by: Rodney J. Crowell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Shame on the Moon" was actually written by Rodney Crowell in 1981 but gained popularity when it was later performed by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band.
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Chart PerformanceThe song went on to become a major hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1983, it is widely appreciated.
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Album InclusionThe song "Shame on the Moon" was included in Bob Seger's album "The Distance", released in 1982, making it one of the key tracks of the album.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe track explores the theme of fear, longing, and the realities of life that we often cannot understand or control. The moon, in this context, symbolises these overwhelming and often mystifying aspects of life.
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Initial ResistanceBob Seger initially resisted recording "Shame on the Moon" because it was a slower ballad, and he was more famous for fast-paced rock numbers. However, after endearing to its lyrics, he eventually recorded it.
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Record Breaking StintRodney Crowell's "Shame on the Moon" was the first song he ever wrote that got recorded by another artist. The success of the song by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band helped establish Crowell's career significantly.
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TouringThough the song reached great popularity when it was released, it was rarely performed live in concert by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band.
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Mixed ReviewsDespite it's success, "Shame on the Moon" received mixed reviews from critics. While some critics praised the song's introspective lyrics, others felt it was too far removed from the hard-rock sound Seger was known for.
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Collaborative PerformanceInterestingly, Rodney Crowell and Bob Seger have never been recorded performing the song together despite its massive success.
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Resonating EffectThe song still resonates with music fans today and continues to get radio airtime, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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