Moon: Shame On The

"Shame On The Moon" is a hauntingly beautiful track that captures the raw, introspective feeling of a long night spent alone with your thoughts. While many associate it with , who turned it into a massive hit in 1982, the song was actually written by the legendary Rodney Crowell . The Story Behind the Song

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

Released as the lead single from Seger's album The Distance , it became one of his most successful hits: "Shame On The Moon" is a hauntingly beautiful

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 Seger was introduced to the track by of

: Peaked at #2 for four consecutive weeks in 1983, only held off the top spot by Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and Patti Austin/James Ingram's "Baby, Come to Me". Adult Contemporary : Hit #1 .