It's a Shame (My Sister)


"It's a Shame " is a 1990 hip-hop song recorded by British rapper Monie Love, featuring True Image. It was the second single from her debut album Down to Earth, and was released in late-1990 in Germany and UK and in early-1991 in the other European countries. The song sampled The Spinners' 1970 single "It's a Shame" written for the band by Stevie Wonder, and the Cool as... mix of "It's a Shame " sampled the guitar riff from the Sister Sledge hit "He's the Greatest Dancer". The song had some success, particularly in Switzerland where it peaked at #6 and charted for 21 weeks. In the United States, the song was Monie Love's sole hit single, reaching #26. "It's a Shame " also peaked at #2 on the American dance chart.

Track listings

; 7" single
  1. "It's a Shame " – 3:43
  2. "It's a Shame " – 6:35
; CD maxi
  1. "It's a Shame " - 3:43
  2. "It's a Shame " – 5:29
  3. "It's a Shame " – 6:35
; 12" maxi/Cassette
  1. "It's a Shame " – 5:28
  2. "It's a Shame " – 5:29
  3. "It's a Shame " – 2:30
  4. "It's a Shame " – 6:35
  5. "It's a Shame " – 4:30
  6. "Race Against Reality" – 3:03
; CD single - Promo
  1. "It's a Shame " – 3:43
  2. "It's a Shame " – 3:34
  3. "It's a Shame " – 6:35
  4. "It's a Shame " – 5:29
  5. "It's a Shame " – 7:12

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