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". 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

{{authority control 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