Shine over Babylon

"Shine over Babylon" is a song written and recorded by American rock singer Sheryl Crow. It was the first single released from Crow's album Detours. The song gained some radio airplay and was only released as a digital download, becoming a Triple A - top5 hit in United States.

In the summer of 2007, well before its release, Crow told Billboard that the song "is very environmentally conscious, in the tradition of Bob Dylan." She said:

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I'm really encouraging artists to write about what's going on, because we seem to be very distracted by some lightweight topics. I think it's time to start writing about the reality of what's around us.

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In additional comments on her website, Crow describes the single as "in every way a desperate cry for understanding. Perhaps it is even a battle song in the face of fear."^[1]

Music video

The music video was added to the popular video sharing site YouTube on 21 November 2007. The video comprises Crow singing with an acoustic guitar with newspapers scrolling behind her, relating to headlines that have recently been in the press regarding environmental and poverty issues.

Chart performance

Chart (2007/2008)	Peak position
Italy (FIMI)^[2]	42
US Adult Album Alternative (Billboard)^[3]	4
US Year-End Triple A^[4]	83

References

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Sheryl Crow

Studio albums	Tuesday Night Music Club Sheryl Crow The Globe Sessions C'mon, C'mon Wildflower Detours Home for Christmas 100 Miles from Memphis Feels Like Home

Compilation albums	The Very Best of Sheryl Crow iTunes Originals Hits & Rarities

Live albums	Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park

Singles	"Leaving Las Vegas" "All I Wanna Do" "Strong Enough" "Can't Cry Anymore" "Run Baby Run" "What I Can Do for You" "If It Makes You Happy" "Everyday Is a Winding Road" "Hard to Make a Stand" "A Change Would Do You Good" "Home" "Tomorrow Never Dies" "My Favorite Mistake" "There Goes the Neighborhood" "Anything but Down" "Sweet Child o' Mine" "Soak Up the Sun" "Steve McQueen" "The First Cut Is the Deepest" "Light in Your Eyes" "Good Is Good" "Perfect Lie" "Always on Your Side" "Real Gone" "Not Fade Away" "Shine over Babylon" "Love Is Free" "Now That You're Gone" "Motivation" "Summer Day" "Sign Your Name" "Easy" "Callin' Me When I'm Lonely" "Shotgun"

Guest singles	"Picture" (with Kid Rock) "Building Bridges" (with Brooks & Dunn and Vince Gill) "Just Stand Up!" "Coal Miner's Daughter" (with Miranda Lambert and Loretta Lynn)

Related articles	Discography Awards and nominations Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

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