The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder

Michael Johnson

About The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder

"The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder" is a song written by Hugh Prestwood, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Johnson. It was released in January 1987 as the third single from the album Wings. The song was Johnson's second and last number one on the country chart and his follow up to "Give Me Wings". The single went to number one for fifteen weeks and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the country chart.


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She is fixed in his mind like the picture
He's kept in his wallet for years
And the image has never been tarnished
By the blood, sweat and tears
And to him it appears

That the moon is still over her shoulder
And the ribbon is still in her hair
And he can still see her dancing
And the music is still in the air

Sometimes he finds it's amazing
That all of his children are wed
When their mother, she is still turning eighteen
And turning his head
She still turns his head

And the moon is still over her shoulder
And the stars are still falling above
And she never gets one minute older
And he is still falling in love

And the moon is still over her shoulder
And the stars are still falling above
And she never gets one minute older
And he is still falling in love

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Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson (born August 8, 1944), is an American pop, country and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1978 hit song "Bluer Than Blue". To date, he has charted four hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and nine more on the Hot Country Songs charts, including two Number One country hits in 1986's "Give Me Wings" and "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder". He also co-wrote "Cain's Blood", the debut single of 1990s country group 4 Runner. more »

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Written by: HUGH PRESTWOOD

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder" by Michael Johnson was officially released in October 1986.
Chart Performance
The song was a triumphant success on the U.S. Country charts. It quickly raced to the top spot and became Johnson's third No.1 hit.
Album Inclusion
"The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder" was included in Michael Johnson's album "That's That."
Song Writing
The song was written by Hugh Prestwood, a notable songwriter well-known for writing hits for various country artists.
Song Length
"The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder" has a duration of approximately three minutes and fifty-six seconds.
Music Genre
The song falls into the country-pop genre, illustrating Michael Johnson's crossover success from pop to country music.
Music Video
The music video showcases Michael Johnson performing the song while different scenarios unfold involving couples in various stages of love and heartbreak.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics convey a message about true love and the memory of a former lover that's still haunting the singer.
Reception
"The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder" is arguably one of Michael Johnson's most well-known songs due to its success on the charts and its timeless themes.
Michael Johnson's Career
This song helped solidify Johnson's career in the country music genre after he left his initial pop music scene.
Awards
Though "The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder" didn't win any specific awards, Michael Johnson himself was a Grammy award-winning artist.
Cover Versions
Despite its popularity, there are no widely known cover versions of this song by other artists. This showcase the uniqueness of Johnson's version.

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