It’s #SongLyricsSunday! This week’s prompt is finding a song with a single-word title. I quickly looked at the Favorites list on my Spotify and Zhané’s remake of the 1970s tune “Shame”. Who originally sang “Shame” and who wrote it? Find out below!
Back in Your Arms
Zhané (pronounced as jay-nah) released a 90s update to the Evelyn “Champagne” King tune “Shame”. Released in 1994, Zhané’s version was featured in the soundtrack for the Keenen Ivory Wayans movie A Low Down Dirty Shame. Their version was featured on many charts:#9 on the Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover, #13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, #27 on the Mainstream Top 40, #28 on the Hot 100, #31 on the Hot 100 Airplay, and #46 on the Hot Dance Club Songs.
The song was written by John H. Fitch Jr. and Reuben Cross. John H. Fitch Jr. wrote a handful of songs for Evelyn “Champagne” King as well as other artists in the 70s and 80s. The same goes for Reuben Cross.
I am a big fan of Zhané’s version because I am a sucker for 90s’ R&B, especially when new jack swing is involved. How about you, what version do you prefer: Evelyn “Champagne” King’s original, Zhané’s remake, or Kim Wilde’s version?
