"Shanghai'd In Shanghai" is a high-energy hard rock single by the Scottish band Nazareth, released in . It served as a standout track from their fifth studio album, Rampant . Musical Style and Production
: The track features guest appearances by Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord on piano and synthesizer, as well as backing vocals by Vicki Brown . Nazareth - Shanghai'd In Shanghai
While the song was a favorite on the radio and with fans, it had mixed chart success. : It reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. "Shanghai'd In Shanghai" is a high-energy hard rock
The song is characterized by a "bluesy swing" and heavy guitar riffs, often compared to the style of ZZ Top. : It was produced by Roger Glover of Deep Purple. While the song was a favorite on the
: It performed significantly better in other regions, peaking at number 4 in Switzerland and number 7 in Austria. Nazareth Shanghai'd in Shanghai with Lyrics in Description
: Lead singer Dan McCafferty's "gritty" and "screechy" vocals are noted for influencing later hard rock icons like AC/DC and Guns N' Roses. Lyrical Themes
: Featuring a run-in with the KGB and being sent to a Siberian salt mine.