: The track features guest appearances by Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord on piano and synthesizer, as well as backing vocals by Vicki Brown .
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.
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.
: 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
"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
