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"Ain't That a Shame"

"Ain't That a Shame" is a popular rhythm and blues song originally recorded by Fats Domino in 1955. The title expresses disappointment or regret over a situation that didn't turn out as hoped, often related to relationship issues. The phrase "ain't that a shame" is a conversational way of acknowledging that something unfortunate has happened, highlighting feelings of frustration or sorrow. In the song, it reflects on love gone wrong or bad circumstances, using a catchy, accessible style that has made it enduring in music history.