Shoot for the Moon
Poco
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I hear tell it's far away And no one goes there now But if we set our sights you know We'll get there somehow Come on darlin' let's Take our chances we'll Take them all the way and ... Shoot for the moon We'll Shoot for the moon Remember nights you blinked your eyes And the moon winked back at you Now it was not so distant then If your aim was true So come on darlin' let's Take our chances we'll Take them all the way and ... Shoot for the moon We'll Shoot for the moon Let's Shoot for the moon Let's throw our dreams together And seal 'em with a kiss There is no way we can miss... We'll shoot for the moon Shoot for the moon Let's Shoot for the moon We'll Shoot for the moon I hear tell it's far away And no one goes there now
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Written by: RUSTY YOUNG
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7 facts about this song
Song Genre"Shoot for the Moon" is classified as a country-rock song, reflecting Poco's signature style of blending rock music with country elements.
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Album InformationThis song appears on Poco's 1982 album, "Ghost Town," marking it as part of the band's later, more contemporary sounding work.
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Songwriter"Shoot for the Moon" was written by Rusty Young, who was a founding member of Poco and a significant contributor to the band's sound with his pedal steel guitar playing.
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Track ListingOn the original "Ghost Town" album, "Shoot for the Moon" is the third track. This positioning often indicates a belief by the artists or producers that it's a strong, standout song.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song was not released as a single, the album "Ghost Town," featuring "Shoot for the Moon," reached number 195 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Music StyleThe song continues Poco's pioneering role in the development of the country-rock genre. It features layered harmonies, pedal steel guitar, and heartfelt, straightforward lyrics – all characteristic of the band's sound.
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Band HistoryBy the time "Shoot for the Moon" was released in 1982, Poco had already been performing for almost 15 years. The band's lineup had changed many times over the years, with Rusty Young remaining as the sole original member.
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