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Roy Wood played all of the musical instruments on the recording of “Oh What a Shame” including lead and multi-tracked backing vocals. Roy Wood is a British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as a member of The Move and Electric Light Orchestra in the 1960s and 1970s. He also had a successful solo career, with hits such as “Forever“. One of his solo singles was “Oh What A Shame“, a catchy pop song with a Beach Boys influence, released in 1975. The song reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart. I've posted this clip again due to the much improved picture quality. You can compare it to the previous clip posted by clicking here... Well, I've been hangin' around I'm just one of a crowd And there ain't much goin' on Till I was cruising along with the radio on Playin' one of my favourite songs Now they are checking my tyres I'll get my girl on the wire Supposin' I ever find a phone But to my utter dismay I got the answer okay The other voice was a baritone Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Gotta get back on the road again Feelin' less than inspired I chased a girl I admired Her fancy coat was a real racoon She could begin the beguine While reading Life magazine And feed her face with a silver spoon I must be so debonair I threw my glass in the air And said, “Do you wanna take me home?“ For making such a display She drove me down to the bay And threw me out in the danger zone Oh, what a shame (oh, what a shame) Oh, what a shame (oh, what a shame) Oh, what a shame (oh, what a shame) Got to get back on the road again Well, I've been gettin' up early with some beautiful girls And I'll admit I've enjoyed a few I'm tired of tracking around I end up being the hound I know this is what I'm gonna do I gotta get some honey With a big white sunny top Road rocket Chevrolet So with her seat belt tied I'll pull into the side To see the cops tow the car away Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Got to get back on the road again Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Oh, oh what a shame Got to get back on the road again Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Oh, what a shame Got to get back on the road again, woo! (Written and Produced by Roy Wood) Roy Wood's Official website: For all things Roy Wood, I'd recommend the “Cherry Blossom Clinic“ page on Facebook: #roywood #wizzard #themove #elo
