"It's a Shame (My Sister)" is a 1990 hip hop song recorded by British rapper Monie Love, featuring True Image. It was the second single from her debut album Down to Earth, and was released in late 1990 in Germany and the UK and in early 1991 in the other European countries. The song sampled The Spinners' 1970 single "It's a Shame" written for the band by Stevie Wonder, where as the "Cool as..." mix samples the guitar riff from the Sister Sledge hit "He's the Greatest Dancer". The song had some success, particularly in Switzerland where it peaked at number 6 and charted for 21 weeks. In the United States, the song was Monie Love's sole hit single, reaching number 26. "It's a Shame (My Sister)" also peaked at number 2 on the American dance chart. Track listings 7" single "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Album version) – 3:43 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35 CD maxi "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Album version) - 3:43 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Ultimatum mix) – 5:29 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35 12" maxi/Cassette "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Monie dee mix) – 5:28 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Ultimatum mix) – 5:29 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Def reprise) – 2:30 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Red zone mix) – 4:30 "Race Against Reality" – 3:03 CD single – promo "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Album version) – 3:43 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix - edit) – 3:34 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Cool as... mix) – 6:35 "It's a Shame (My Sister)" (Ultimatum mix) – 5:29 "It's 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 References 1990 singles 1991 singles Monie Love songs Songs written by Lee Garrett 1990 songs Warner Records singles Songs written by Syreeta Wright Songs written by Stevie Wonder