Shine Over Babylon

Album: Detours (2008)
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  • Sheryl Crow has commented on her web site about this angry, environmentally conscious song: "I don't believe anyone would argue that these are complicated and troubling times we are navigating through. At any given moment, I find myself in a real panic about the future of humanity. 'Shine Over Babylon' is in every way a desperate cry for understanding. Perhaps it is even a battle song in the face of fear."

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  • Mark from Worcester, MiThis once fun loving and outstanding performer is, IMO, all caught up in herself and feeling just a bit self important.
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