Shame - On The Moon

: Reached #15 , marking Seger’s only major crossover into the country charts. Why It Resonates

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 Shame On The Moon

: 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 . : Reached #15 , marking Seger’s only major

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. Chart Success : Peaked at #2 for four

Released as the lead single from Seger's album The Distance , it became one of his most successful hits: