It's a Shame (My Sister)

About It's a Shame (My Sister)

"It's a Shame (My Sister)" 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 (My Sister)" 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 (My Sister)" also peaked at #2 on the American dance chart. more »