On almost every level It’s hard to compare Fiona Apple with Fats Domino, but that doesn’t mean the exceptional American singer doesn’t do justice to the great early rock and roller. From John & Yoko to Cheap Trick, plenty of artists have covered “Ain’t That a Shame,” but Apple and her collection of talented friends give it their own rootsy treatment, which is fun and refreshing.

The formerly precocious talent – she won the first of three Grammys at age 19 for her debut single “Criminal” – draws parallels with Sinead O’Connor, sadly in part for the burdens of life put upon her, and she has been somewhat elusive since her mid to late ‘90s heyday. Watching this, I’m sure you’ll agree that’s a shame.

Lyrics

You made me cry when you said good-bye
Ain’t that a shame…my tears fall like rain
Ain’t that a shame…you’re the one to blame

You broke my heart, now we’re apart
Ain’t that a shame… my tears fall like rain
Ain’t that a shame… you’re the one to blame

Ah, yes you are
Farewell, good-bye, although I’ll cry
Ain’t that a shame… my tears fall like rain
Ain’t that a shame… you’re the one to blame

Ah!
You made me cry when you said good-bye
Ain’t that a shame… my tears fall like rain
Ain’t that a shame… you’re the one to blame

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