A sharp, melodic pop-rock single from Roy Wood’s solo era — his final major chart hit as a solo artist. RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 23, 1975 Catalogue: JET 754 (UK) Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Oh What a Shame” B-Side: “Bengal Jig” THE STORY Released on May 23, 1975 on Jet Records, “Oh What a Shame” was written, produced, and performed entirely by Roy Wood, who handled all instruments and multi-tracked vocals. The single became a solid hit, reaching No. 13