It's a Shame
The Spinners
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It's a shame, the way you mess around with your man It's a shame the way you hurt me It's a shame, the way you mess around with your man I'm sitting all alone, by the telephone Waiting for your call, when you don't call at all It's a shame (shame) the way you mess around with your man It's a shame (shame) the way you play with my emotions It's a shame (shame) the way you mess around with your man You're like a child at play, on a sunny day But you play with love, and then you throw it away Why do you use me, try to confuse me How can you stand, to be so cruel Why don't you free me, from this prison Where I serve my time as your fool It's a shame (shame) the way you mess around with your man It's a shame (shame) the way you hurt me It's a shame (shame) the way you mess around with your man I try to stay with you, show you love so true But you won't appreciate, the love we try to make Oh, it's got to be a shame Why do you use me, try to confuse me How can you stand, to be so cruel Why don't you free me, from this prison Where I serve my time as your fool Got to be a shame (shame) the way you mess around with your man Ohh, it's a shame (shame) the way you hurt me It's a shame (shame) the way you mess around with your man You've got my heart in chains, and I must complain I just can't be content, oh look at (muttering) Got to, got to, be a shame
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Written by: Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett, Syreeta Wright
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"It's a Shame" by The Spinners was released on June 11, 1970.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 10 hit on the R&B chart. In the UK, it climbed to number 20.
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Songwriters"It's a Shame" was co-written by Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright and Lee Garrett. It is noteworthy that this was one of the early pieces that showcased Stevie Wonder's songwriting talent.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Motown label, one of the premier record labels for soul and rhythm and blues (R&B) music.
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Notable PerformancesThe group did a memorable lip-synced performance of the song on the syndicated television music show "Soul Train" in 1971.
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Spinners' HistoryInterestingly, "It's a Shame" was the Spinners' last song with Motown before they switched to Atlantic Records.
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Unique Musical CharacteristicsThe song is particularly popular for its catchy groove, stunning vocal harmonies, and the brilliantly executed lead vocals from G.C. Cameron.
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Song Theme"It's a Shame" is a classic breakup song in which the singer laments the demise of a relationship, proclaiming it a 'shame' that it had to end.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times by various artists, including Boy George and The Rude Boys, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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Critical ReceptionOver the years, "It's a Shame" has been recognized as a classic of the Motown sound. In 1999, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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