The Raconteurs - Shine the Light on Me Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Shine the Light on Me'?

   'Shine the Light on Me' was written by Brendan Benson and John Anthony White, who is also known as Jack White. Both are members of The Raconteurs and played a significant role in the song's creation.

2. How did 'Shine the Light on Me' end up on a Raconteurs album?

   Jack White initially recorded 'Shine the Light on Me' for his solo album 'Boarding House Reach,' but felt it sounded more like a Raconteurs song. After discussing with bandmate Brendan Benson, they decided it fit the band's style better and included it on their album 'Help Us Stranger.'

3. What prompted the recording sessions for 'Shine the Light on Me'?

   The recording sessions for 'Shine the Light on Me' were prompted by drummer Patrick Keeler’s visit to Nashville in 2018. This led to an informal jam session with Jack White and Brendan Benson, contributing to their writing of 25 to 30 songs for the album 'Help Us Stranger.'

4. What inspirations are mentioned in the context of the song?

   While the article doesn’t specify inspirations for 'Shine the Light on Me' directly, it provides interesting song facts such as the 'electrical bananas' in Donovan's 'Mellow Yellow' representing vibrators and Phil Collins' 'Take Me Home' drawing inspiration from the novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.'

5. What album features 'Shine the Light on Me'?

   'Shine the Light on Me' is featured on The Raconteurs’ album 'Help Us Stranger,' which was released after a creative spur that occurred in 2018 when the band members gathered in Nashville and developed a collection of new songs.