Shirley And Company ''Shame Shame Shame''

Shirley And Company

''Shame Shame Shame''
( LP Vibration Rcords, 1975 )
Catalog# VI 128, VI-128

Tracklisting:
A1 Shame, Shame, Shame 4:00
Written-By - Sylvia Robinson
A2 Shame Shame Shame (Instrumental) 5:07
Written-By - Sylvia Robinson
A3 Another Tear Will Fall 2:39
Written-By - D. Elbert
A4 I Guess Things Have To Change 3:32
Written-By - J. Alvarez, S. Goodman
A5 Disco Shirley 3:32
Written-By - J. Alvarez, M. Burton
B1 Jim Doc Kay 3:50
Written-By - S. Goodman, Sylvia Robinson
B2 Love Is 2:33
Written-By - J. Alvarez
B3 Cry, Cry, Cry 3:03
Written-By - Sylvia Robinson
B4 Cry, Cry, Cry (Instrumental) 3:18
Written-By - Sylvia Robinson
B5 I Gotta Get Next To You 3:47
Written-By - A. Goodman, H. Ray, W. Morris
B6 Keep On Rolling On 3:35
Written-By - S. Goodman, Sylvia Robinson

Credits:
Artwork By [Back Cover Design] - D.T. Graphics
Artwork By [Front Cover Design] - J. Kaliff
Engineer - Sylvia
Other [Special Thanks] - Al Goodman , Allan Tucker , Harry Ray , Jesus Alvarez
Producer - Sylvia

Notes:
Platinum Record Co. 1975
Recorded at the Platinum Studios, 96 West Street, Englewood, New Jersey
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1975
All tracks: Gambi Music BMI
Side A:
Matrix#: VI-255-GM
Run-out: VI-255-GM JR MEDIASOUND
Side B:
Matrix#: VI-256-GM
Run-out: VI-256-GM R MEDIASOUND

Review By Justin M. Kantor (AMG):
An eclectic mix of funk, disco, Caribbean, moody R&B, and pop influences, this hidden gem of an album followed the surprising comeback success that Shirley Goodman -- one-half of legendary 1950s duo Shirley & Lee -- enjoyed with the single of the same name. Penned and produced by Vibration founder Sylvia Robinson, "Shame, Shame, Shame" was one of the earliest examples of disco, following in the footsteps of efforts like George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby" and the Hues Corporation's "Rock the Boat," but with a notably soulful grip. The tune's nifty guitar strolls, spirited piano licks, and persistent percussion, combined with the utter enthusiasm of Goodman and male vocalist Jesus Alvarez, make for a hard-to-resist concoction. The album isn't limited to the fiery antics of that song; all of its selections share a common feel-good vibe. Perhaps the most celestial moment is the endearing, easily coaxing "I Gotta Get Next to You"; it's truly rare to find a ballad so simultaneously soulful and relaxed. Additionally, both "Love Is" and "I Guess Things Have to Change" are sprightly, mellow numbers with fluid horn arrangements and vocal lines that showcase Alvarez's impressive writing skills. Goodman co-wrote several tunes as well: the reggae-influenced "Jim Doc Kay" and the sassy "Keep on Rolling On." The two vocalists trade verses on a number of tunes, making for a unique, well-rounded sound. "Cry, Cry, Cry" and "Disco Shirley," two takeoffs on the initial hit, were released as follow-up singles that didn't fare so well. In 1976, Vibration also released a non-album single, "I Like to Dance," featuring Goodman paired with a new male vocalist (surprisingly, Collectables didn't include this on its CD reissue). Perhaps if one of the album's more divergent efforts had been chosen as a single instead, success wouldn't have been as fleeting.

By Pier