Shame

Eurythmics

About Shame

"Shame" is a song recorded by British pop music duo Eurythmics. It was written by band members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart and produced by Stewart. The song appears on the duo's seventh album Savage and was released as the second single in the UK. "Shame" was not released in the United States. The track is a synthpop ballad in which the protagonist expresses regret and disdain for excessive and shallow lifestyles led by those who frequent nightclubs, bars, parties and the like. The lyrics namecheck The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and mentions the song "All You Need is Love". "Shame" stalled at number forty-one in the UK singles chart, the first Eurythmics single to miss the UK Top 40 since "Julia" in 1985. 


Year:
1987
4:23
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Shame

Now there's a lifestyle
With painted lips
Now there's a lifestyle
Everybody wants it
But it don't exist and I said

"Shame
In the dance halls and the cinema
Shame
On the TV and the media
Shame
We loved you"

Shame
In the dance halls and the cinema
Shame
On the TV and the media
Shame
We loved you

Now there's a lifestyle
With fashion chic
Now there's a lifestyle
Everybody in it wants to be elite

And I said, "You with your brand new shoes and
You with your greasy hair and
You with your mother's pride and poetry
Don't you want to feel the

Shame?"
In the dance halls
Can't you feel the shame?
And the TV
Can't you feel the shame?
We loved you, oh

Shame
In the dance halls and the cinema
Shame
On the TV and the media
Shame
We loved you

Shame
At the Lido and the opera
Shame
At the races and the theater
Shame
We loved you
And they said all we need is love

Shame
In the dance halls
All we need is love
On the TV
All we need is love
We loved you
With the Beatles and the Rolling Stones

Shame
At the Lido and the opera
Shame
At the races and the theater
Shame
We loved you

Day after day
In the dance halls
Day after day
In the dance halls
Day after day
In the dance halls

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British music duo consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, now disbanded but known to reunite from time to time. Stewart and Lennox were both previously in the bands The Catch and The Tourists. Their musical style ranged from new wave and synthpop to pop rock and soft rock. Eurythmics originally came together in 1980 and disbanded in 1990. They reunited in 1999 and split again in 2005. The duo released their first album, In the Garden, in 1981 to little fanfare, but went on to achieve global success with their second album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), released in 1983. The title track was a worldwide hit, topping the chart in various countries including the US. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM GATLING TIMOTHY, ALTON "WOKIE" STEWART

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Shame" is a song recorded by renowned British pop duo, Eurythmics. It was released as the fourth and final single from their fifth studio album "Savage" in 1988.
Song Popularity
Despite its infectious tune, "Shame" peaked at only number 41 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
TheEurythmics' music video for "Shame" was uncommonly dramatic for the pop scene. Shot in black and white, it was directed by Sophie Muller and it highlighted a more artistic, cinematic approach to music videos.
Song Style
As with most of Eurythmics' songs, "Shame" exhibits a unique blend of electronic music with a pop edge, though this particular track contains a more reflective tone.
Album Context
"Shame" forms part of the "Savage" album, which is considered by many as one of the duo’s most adventurous and experimental records. The album is known for its concept which explores the duality of women being both domestic and savage.
Eurythmics Background
The band Eurythmics consisted of members Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They were active from 1980-1990, 1999-2005 and are known for their avant-garde style, often merging varying genres in their music.
Live Performances
"Shame" was performed live during Eurythmics’ 1989 "Revenge" World Tour.
Awards and Recognition
Whilst "Shame" didn't win any particular awards, the band Eurythmics has received an impressive range of awards and nominations, including the 1987 Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a duo.
Lyrics Analysis
The song features emotionally charged lyrics that deal with feelings of guilt and remorse, showcasing the lyrical depth Lennox and Stewart often incorporated in their songwriting.
Recent Performances
As of recent years, the song is infrequently performed, making it a special treat when Lennox and Stewart choose to include it in their setlist.

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