| "Shame Shame" | ||||
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| Single by Foo Fighters | ||||
| from the album Medicine at Midnight | ||||
| Released | November 7, 2020 (2020-11-07) | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2020 | |||
| Studio | Unnamed house in Encino, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Art rock[1] | |||
| Length | 4:17 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| "Shame Shame" on YouTube | ||||
"Shame Shame" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. The song is from the band's tenth studio album, Medicine at Midnight (2021). It was released as the album's first single on November 7, 2020.[2]
Background
Foo Fighters' singer and guitarist Dave Grohl has stated that "Shame Shame" is unlike anything Foo Fighters have ever done before and that the song allowed them to "move into another territory" with their sound on their new album, Medicine at Midnight.[3]
According to the band's bassist Nate Mendel, "Shame Shame" started off as a "just a bunch of clicks from Dave" and originally didn't involve any bass line until he ended up recording extra parts for the song that were ultimately included.[4]
Live performances
Foo Fighters performed "Shame Shame" live for the first time on Saturday Night Live on November 7, 2020.[5][2] On September 12, 2021 the band performed the song in a medley at 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, when they won the award for Global Icon.[6][7]
Music video
The music video was directed by Paola Kudacki and features Sofia Boutella. Grohl has stated that it was inspired by an unsettling dream he had as a teenager that he had remembered all his life and said that the video was darker than anything they had done before.[8]
Reception
With 9.3 million audience impressions for "Shame Shame", Foo Fighters took back the record of most number 1's on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart, which also marked the fastest rise to the top of the chart in four years.[9]
Personnel
Personnel taken from Medicine at Midnight liner notes.[10][a]
Foo Fighters
- Dave Grohl – lead vocals, guitar, producer
- Taylor Hawkins – drums, producer
- Rami Jaffee – keyboards, producer
- Nate Mendel – bass guitar, producer
- Chris Shiflett – guitar, producer
- Pat Smear – guitar, producer
Additional musicians
- Samantha Sidley – background vocals
- Violet Grohl – background vocals
- Barbara Gruska – background vocals
- Laura Mace – background vocals
- Inara George – background vocals
- Omar Hakim – percussion
- Greg Kurstin - string arrangements
- Songa Lee – violin
- Charlie Bisharat – violin
- Alma Fernandez - viola
- Jacob Braun - cello
Technical
- Greg Kurstin – producer
- Foo Fighters – producers
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
- Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing engineer
- Darrell Thorp – engineer
- Matt Wolach – assistant engineer
- Alex Pasco – assistant engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Awards
| Year | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video | Nominated |
| 2021 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography | Nominated |
| 2021 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography | Nominated |
References
- ^ Yoshua, Ivander (July 21, 2021). "Foo Fighters : Medicine at Midnight Review". Indonesian's Most Wanted. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Kreps, Daniel (November 8, 2020). "Foo Fighters Debut 'Shame Shame' on 'SNL,' Announce New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ Dowd, Rachael (November 9, 2020). "Here's How Foo Fighters' New Single is Unlike Anything They've Done Before". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ Chris Shiflett and Nate Mendel tells us how Foo Fighters' unexpectedly funky new single 'Shame Shame' happened. Alexander Pan, Tone Deaf, 08 November 2020. Retrieved 08 November 2020.
- ^ Chan, Anna (November 8, 2020). "Foo Fighters Debut New Song 'Shame Shame' on 'Saturday Night Live,' Announce Upcoming Album | Billboard". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ Savage, Mark (September 13, 2021). "MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage". BBC News Online. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (September 12, 2021). "Foo Fighters Bring Us Back to the '90s With 'Everlong', 'Learn To Fly' at the 2021 VMAs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (November 10, 2020). "Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters' 'Shame Shame' video: "It's darker than anything we've ever done"". NME. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (November 17, 2020). "Foo Fighters Take Back Record for Most Rock Airplay No. 1s With 'Shame Shame'". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Medicine at Midnight (Album liner notes). Foo Fighters. 2021.
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- ^ "Foo Fighters – Shame Shame" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ "Foo Fighters – Shame Shame" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
- ^ "Canada All Format (Foo Fighters)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Foo Fighters - Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2020. [dead link]
- ^ "CZ - Radio - Top 20 Modern Rock - Foo Fighters - Rescued" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 15, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 13/11/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 12/2/2021 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 13/11/2020 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Foo Fighters Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ "Official Welsh Singles Chart - November 21, 2020". UKChartsPlus. No. 1004. Official Charts Company. November 21, 2020. p. 15. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
Notes
- ^ The band members' instruments are not credited in the album's liner notes. Their primary instruments are listed based on their de facto primary roles in the group.
