Evelyn King - Shame / Dancin' Dancin' Dancin'

Year Released: 1977 (Single release)
Genre: Disco, R&B, Soul.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: This single features the breakthrough hit that launched Evelyn "Champagne" King's illustrious career, showcasing her youthful energy and powerful vocal talent.
"Shame" (often appearing in an extended disco mix) was King's debut single and an instant phenomenon. Released in 1977, it became a monumental disco and R&B hit, propelling the then-teenage singer to stardom. The song is characterized by its driving, relentless disco beat, a memorable bassline, lush orchestral arrangements, and King's incredibly dynamic, high-energy vocal performance. Her raw talent and ability to deliver powerful ad-libs made the track a sensation on dancefloors worldwide. "Shame" is considered a foundational classic of the disco era, pioneering the path for young, powerful female vocalists in dance music.
"Dancin' Dancin' Dancin'" is typically another upbeat, high-energy disco track from the same period, further demonstrating King's command of the genre and the quality of her early recordings. Both tracks exemplify the pure, unadulterated energy of late 1970s disco.