Released as the lead single from Seger's album The Distance , it became one of his most successful hits:
Rodney Crowell originally recorded the song for his 1981 self-titled album. Seger was introduced to the track by of the Eagles, who played Crowell's version for him. Seger described the track as a "cowboy song" rather than traditional country & western. Shame On The Moon
The recording session was remarkably fast—Seger and his band cut the track in just about two hours, immediately recognizing it as a "miracle track". It also features lush background harmonies from , adding that signature West Coast rock touch. Chart Success Released as the lead single from Seger's album
: Reached #15 , marking Seger’s only major crossover into the country charts. Why It Resonates Shame On The Moon