In 1976, he achieved a national breakout with the studio album Night Moves. On his studio albums, he also worked extensively with the Alabama-based Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, which appeared on several of Seger's best-selling singles and albums.
Seger's first marriage in 1968 lasted for "one day short of a year". He had a long-term relationship with Jan Dinsdale from 1972 until 1983. In 1987, he married actress Annette Sinclair and they divorced one year later. He married Juanita Dorricott in 1993, in a small private setting at The Village Club, in Bloomfield Hills; they have two children. Seger lives mainly at his home in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He owns a condo in Naples, Florida.
Politically, Seger has characterized himself as a centrist: "[I'm] right down the middle", he remarked. He supported Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. He tackled antiestablishment themes in early songs such as "2+2=?" (1968) and "U.M.C. (Upper Middle Class)" (1974), according to Brian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press. On his 2014 album Ride Out, he addressed topics such as gun violence, and wrote "It's Your World" about climate change. On the subject, he said, "There are a lot of culprits in climate change, and everybody's responsible, myself included. Nobody gets a free pass on this one. We've got to change our ways and change them fast.
A roots rocker with a classic raspy, shouting voice, Seger wrote and recorded songs that deal with love, women and blue-collar themes and is an example of heartland rock. Seger has recorded many hits, including "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", "Night Moves", "Turn the Page", "Still the Same", "We've Got Tonight", "Against the Wind", "You'll Accomp'ny Me", "Shame on the Moon", "Like a Rock", and "Shakedown", which was written for Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Seger also co-wrote the Eagles' number-one hit "Heartache Tonight", and his iconic recording of "Old Time Rock and Roll" was named one of the Songs of the Century in 2001.
With a career spanning six decades, Seger continues to perform and record today. Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. Seger was named Billboard's 2015 Legend of Live honoree at the 12th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, held November 18–19 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
Seger was known as one of the last holdouts regarding making his catalog available for digital download and streaming. However, as of 2017, much of his work is available.
Shame On The Moon
Bob Seger Lyrics
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You don't know what he wants
You don't know if he cries at night
You don't know if he don't
Where nothing comes easy, old nightmares are real
Until you've been beside a man
You don't know how he feels
A man must keep his head
Heaven opens up the door
Where angels fear to tread
Some men go crazy, some men go slow
Some men go just where they want
Some men never go
Oh, blame it on midnight
Ooh, shame on the moon
Everywhere is all around
Comfort in the crowd
Stranger's faces all round
Laughing right out loud
Hey, watch where you're goin'
Step light on old toes
Until you've been beside a man
You don't know who he knows
Oh, blame it on midnight
Ooh, shame on the moon
Oh, blame it on midnight
Ooh, shame on the moon
Blame it on midnight
You can blame it on midnight
Shame, shame, shame, shame on the moon
Blame it on midnight
Shame on the moon
The song "Shame On the Moon" is a beautiful reflection on the human condition and the complexities of relationships. The opening lines suggest that until you've been beside a man, you cannot truly know him. This feeling of being unknown and misunderstood is universal, and the song probes this feeling deeply. The second stanza, emphasizing the delicate relationship between men and women, highlights the importance of respect and understanding in any close relationship. The lines "once inside a woman's heart, a man must keep his head, heaven opens up the door where angels fear to tread" suggest that a man must be sensitive to a woman's feelings and emotions in order to maintain a healthy relationship, and this expectation applies equally to women as well.
The rest of the song continues to explore the theme of human connection and the misunderstandings that can arise between friends, lovers, and even strangers. The line "comfort in the crowd, stranger's faces all round, laughing right out loud" suggests that even in the midst of a large and boisterous group, we can still feel isolated and disconnected. The final refrain, "blame it on midnight, shame on the moon" suggests that our struggles with intimacy and understanding are longstanding and deep-rooted, impossible to shake no matter how hard we try.
Line by Line Meaning
Until you've been beside a man
Without experiencing a man firsthand, you cannot truly understand him
You don't know what he wants
You are not aware of a man's innermost desires
You don't know if he cries at night
You are unsure if a man sheds tears in solitude
You don't know if he don't
You cannot know if a man does not express his emotions
Where nothing comes easy, old nightmares are real
In life's difficult moments, painful memories and fears from the past resurface
Until you've been beside a man
Without experiencing a man firsthand, you cannot truly understand him
You don't know how he feels
You are unaware of a man's deepest emotions
Once inside a woman's heart
When a man gains access to a woman's affections
A man must keep his head
He must maintain a level-headed perspective
Heaven opens up the door
A blissful opportunity arises
Where angels fear to tread
In a risky or daring situation
Some men go crazy, some men go slow
Different men react in varying ways
Some men go just where they want
Certain men follow their own path
Some men never go
Other men never take any risks or ventures
Oh, blame it on midnight
Suggests that one could attribute their mistakes to the late hour
Ooh, shame on the moon
The moon could represent the symbol of temptation and poor decision making
Everywhere is all around
Everything surrounds us
Comfort in the crowd
People can feel reassured and comforted by being in a group
Stranger's faces all round
Surrounded by unknown individuals
Laughing right out loud
People are enjoying themselves
Hey, watch where you're goin'
Be cautious and mindful of your actions
Step light on old toes
Be careful and considerate towards the elderly
Until you've been beside a man
Without experiencing a man firsthand, you cannot truly understand him
You don't know who he knows
You cannot be sure of a man's relationships and connections
Blame it on midnight
Suggests that one could attribute their mistakes to the late hour
You can blame it on midnight
Suggests that one could attribute their mistakes to the late hour
Shame, shame, shame, shame on the moon
Reiterates the moon as a source of shame or guilt
Shame on the moon
The moon could represent the symbol of temptation and poor decision making
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rodney J. Crowell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Until you've been beside a man
You don't know what he wants
You don't know if he cries at night
You don't know if he don't
Where nothing comes easy, old nightmares are real
Until you've been beside a man
You don't know how he feels
Once inside a woman's heart
A man must keep his head
Heaven opens up the door
Where angels fear to tread
Some men go crazy, some men go slow
Some men go just where they want
Some men never go
Oh, blame it on midnight
Ooh, shame on the moon
Everywhere is all around
Comfort in the crowd
Stranger's faces all round
Laughing right out loud
Hey, watch where you're goin'
Step light on old toes
Until you've been beside a man
You don't know who he knows
Oh, blame it on midnight
Ooh, shame on the moon
Oh, blame it on midnight
Ooh, shame on the moon
Blame it on midnight
You can blame it on midnight
Shame, shame, shame, shame on the moon
Blame it on midnight
Shame on the moon
@raycruz9449
This generation today Will never understood what great music is don't get no better
@officialbobseger39
I really appreciate your love and support towards my aspirations, how long have you been my fan?
@dianehaabjoern6314
I agree
@jeansavage3618
I’m a fab lady and now 86 and I used to listen to this over and over..my life was in a turmoil and somehow I felt better listening to this.. Still love it... Texas
@Terrysoddy
Your still a fab lady . I love bob seager right along with you .
@mikedaniels2368
I love seeing this...hope you have a great day
@MrWtemporal
Olá Jean. Eu aqui em Recife, BR, tenho 70. Se Deus quiser logo estarei com 86. Maravilha.
@ChollaRanch
Headed towards that 8th decade, myself, but no year is forgotten, none regretted. Yesterday, today, tomorrow --- every day here in Texas is a GOOD day. 🤗
@dantweedy1591
God Bless you lady Jean! God Bless Texas! I'm 66 and and still wearing this song out trucking across country! It never gets old!
@bigdaddypiggy
He’s probably the one classic rock artist who I’ve never gotten sick of hearing….like certain songs I never want to hear again but I can’t say that about a single Bob Seger song 🖤