Shame

Evelyn "Champagne" King

About Shame

"Shame" is a 1977 single recorded by American singer Evelyn "Champagne" King, written by John H. Fitch, Jr. and Reuben Cross, and released by RCA Records. It was released by RCA Records as part of King's debut album, Smooth Talk. The extended remix was produced for the twelve-inch vinyl single and would later replace the album version of the song in late-1970s reprints of the album. "Shame" was successful on Billboard music charts and would become one of King's signature songs, though it varied on international music charts. The song was covered by Zhané for the 1994 film A Low Down Dirty Shame and Kim Wilde in 1996. 


Year:
1996
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Shame
Burning, you keep my whole body yearning
You got me so confused
It's a shame

Sometimes I think I'm going insane
But still I wanna stay
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high
Shame, ooh

My mother says you're playing a game
And what you do to me is a
Shame
Ooh, gonna love you just the same

Mama just don't understand
Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high

I can't get enough, ooh baby
Enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart
Tearing the rules apart
So, why should I be ashamed
Only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
Ooh, I wouldn't want to live with the pain
Gonna stay forever

Wrapped in your arms
Is where I wanna be, wanna be
Wrapped in your arms
That's my high, my high

Shame
Ooh, only love can be to blame
If we lose our love it's a
Shame
Ooh, I wouldn't wanna live with the pain
Shame

Ain't no reason for me to need to wait
Ooh, ooh it's a shame

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Evelyn "Champagne" King

Evelyn "Champagne" King (born July 1, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. She is best known for her hit disco single "Shame", which was released in 1977 during the height of disco's popularity. King had other hits from the early through the mid–1980s including; "I'm in Love" (1981) and "Love Come Down" (1982). more »

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Written by: JOHN H. FITCH, JOHN H. FITCH JR., REUBEN CROSS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
Evelyn "Champagne" King was born on July 1, 1960, in The Bronx, New York. She is an American R&B, disco, and post-disco singer best known in the 70s and 80s, with hits like "Shame."
Track Record
"Shame" is a 1977 single recorded by Evelyn "Champagne" King released on the RCA label.
Genre Classification
The genre of the song 'Shame' is Disco.
Chart Performance
"Shame" was a big hit in the U.S. for Evelyn King. The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number eight on the R&B chart. It also reached no.7 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Lifetime Success
"Shame" has since been one of King's signature songs and was her debut single from her album 'Smooth Talk.'
The Making of 'Shame'
The song "Shame" was written by Reuben Cross and John H. Fitch Jr. The producer of the song was Theodore Life.
Certification and Recognition
In 1978, "Shame" became Gold certified by the RIAA for sales over one million copies. Something relatively unusual for a disco song of the period.
Influence and Legacy
In 2004, the song was among 25 recordings selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
Covers and Samples
"Shame" has been covered by numerous artists and has been heavily sampled in the hip hop and R&B genres.
Pop Culture
The song was used in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on the in-game radio station Bounce FM. The song also appeared in the soundtrack to the film "The Martian."
Resurgence in Popularity
In 2018, "Shame" re-entered the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart through a new remix by Swedish DJ and producer, Eric Kupper, and peaked at no.10.

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