It's a Shame (My Sister) explained

It's a Shame (My Sister)
Cover:	It's a shame (my sister).jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Monie Love featuring True Image
Album:	Down to Earth
B-Side:	Cool as mix
Released:	4 December 1990
Recorded:	1990
Length:	3:43
Prev Title:	Monie in the Middle
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	Down to Earth
Next Year:	1990

"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 the UK and in early 1991 in other European countries. The song sampled the Spinners' 1970 single "It's a Shame", written for the band by Stevie Wonder. The "Cool as..." remix of the track 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 number 6 and charted for 21 weeks. In the United States, it was Monie Love's sole hit single, reaching number 26. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" also peaked at number 2 on the American dance chart.^[1]

Track listings

7" single

1. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Album version) – 3:43
2. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35

CD maxi

1. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Album version) – 3:43
2. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Ultimatum mix) – 5:29
3. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35

12" maxi/cassette

1. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Monie dee mix) – 5:28
2. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Ultimatum mix) – 5:29
3. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Def reprise) – 2:30
4. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35
5. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Red zone mix) – 4:30
6. "Race Against Reality" – 3:03

CD single – promo

1. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Album version) – 3:43
2. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix – edit) – 3:34
3. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35
4. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Ultimatum mix) – 5:29
5. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Hot shot mix) – 7:12

Credits

• Written by Stevie Wonder, David Steele, Monie Love, Lee Garrett, and Syreeta Wright
• Background vocals by True Image
• Produced by Andy Cox and David Steele
• Remixes by David Morales, Ultimatum, and John Waddell
• Artwork by Eddie Monsoon

Charts

Chart (1990–1991)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA Charts)^[2]	90
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[3]	12
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[4]	42
France (SNEP)	50
Germany (Official German Charts)	11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	6
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[5]	12
UK Dance (Music Week)^[6]	2
US Billboard Hot 100^[7]	26
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	2
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles	8

Notes and References

1. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Hot Dance/Disco: 1974–2003. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 159.
2. 171.
3. "It's a Shame (My Sister)", in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved 16 May 2009)
4. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. 20 October 1990. 20 June 2021. Music & Media.
5. "It's a Shame (My Sister)", UK Singles Chart Official Charts Company (Retrieved 16 May 2009)
6. Top Dance Singles . . 29 September 1990 . 13 . World Radio History . 6 September 2023.
7. Billboard [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p99600|pure_url=yes}} allmusic.com] (Retrieved 16 May 2009)