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.
: Mentioning a "gig in Arizona" where they have "second billing to the Rolling Stones". Commercial Performance Nazareth - Shanghai'd In Shanghai
: 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 While the song was a favorite on the
: 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 : The track features guest appearances by Deep
: Featuring a run-in with the KGB and being sent to a Siberian salt mine.
: The track features guest appearances by Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord on piano and synthesizer, as well as backing vocals by Vicki Brown .