"It's a Shame" is a 1990 song recorded by British singer Monie Love

Monie Love

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, featuring True Image. It was the second single from her debut album Down to Earth

Down to Earth (Monie Love album)

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, and was released in late 1990 in Germany and UK and in early 1991 in the other European countries. The song sampled The Spinners' "It's a Shame" written for the band by Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

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, and had some success, particularly in Switzerland where it peaked at #6 and remained charted for 21 weeks. In the U.S., the song was Monie Love's sole hit single, reaching number 26. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" also peaked at number two on the American dance chart.

Track listings

7" single

1. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" – 3:43
2. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (cool as mix) – 6:36

CD maxi

1. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" – 3:43
2. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (ultimatum mix) – 5:29
3. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (cool as... mix) – 6:36

12" maxi

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'a a Shame (My Sister)" (cool as mix) – 6:35
4. "It'a a Shame (My Sister)" (ultimatum mix) – 5:29
5. "It'a a Shame (My Sister)" (hot shot mix) – 7:12

Credits

• Written by Stevie Wonder, David Steele, Monie Love, Lee Garrett and Syreeta Wright
• Backgrounds 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
Austrian Singles Chart	12
Dutch Mega Top 100	9
French SNEP Singles Chart	50
German Singles Chart	11
Swiss Singles Chart	6
UK Singles Chart	12
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	26
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	2
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs	8