Shame On You
Hank Williams, Jr., Tex Williams, Spade Cooley
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Shame, shame on you Shame, shame on you Gave my heart as a token When returned, it was broken Hide your face Shame on you Shame, shame on you Shame, shame on you Took my car and my money Done me wrong and that ain't funny Woe is me Shame on you Shame, shame on you Shame, shame on you Two can play your little game You'll find out who was to blame Durn your hide Shame on you Shame, shame on you Shame, shame on you Ran around with other guys Tried to lie when I got wise Foolish girl Shame on you Shame, shame on you Shame, shame on you Can you hold your head up high Look your friends right in the eye No you can't Shame on you Oh, Lady! Shame on you
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Written by: DONNELL CLYDE COOLEY, DONNELL CLYDE, JR. COOLEY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Shame on You" was released by Spade Cooley and Tex Williams in 1945.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit and quickly reached number one on the Billboard Charts where it remained for 31 weeks.
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Spade Cooley and Tex Williams Collaboration"Shame on You" was one of several successful collaborations between Spade Cooley and Tex Williams.
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GenreThe song falls within the western swing genre, a sub-genre of country music that grew in popularity in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Song CoverMany covers of "Shame on You" have been created over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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LegacyThis song is considered to be one of Spade Cooley's signature songs, and it helped establish his career as a prominent musician during the mid-20th century.
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Music Style"Shame on You" highlights Cooley's unique music style that combined traditional Western music with big band and swing.
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Spade Cooley's DownfallDespite the success of "Shame on You" and other hits, Spade Cooley's career was overshadowed by his personal life. He was convicted of murdering his wife and spent several years in prison.
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Tex WilliamsAfter "Shame on You," Tex Williams left Cooley's band and had a successful solo career, including the hit "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)."
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Song's Notoriety"Shame on You" is recognized as a quintessential example of the western swing genre and remains a staple on classic country radio stations.
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