The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray
Alternative · Jesse Peretz · 1992 · 424K
The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray
1992 · 1990s · · · · Directed by Jesse Peretz
Power pop and alternative rock blend seamlessly in The Lemonheads’ “It’s A Shame About Ray,” a standout track from their 1992 album of the same name. Crafted by Evan Dando and Tom Morgan, the song’s inception was inspired by a newspaper headline, evolving into a composition that muses on the theme of disappearance with an open-ended narrative. Released in October 1992, the song features on charts in the UK and Australia, further solidified by a music video starring Johnny Depp. The song’s enduring appeal is evident in its critical reception, often cited among the best releases of its era.
