Talk Talk Such a Shame (1984)

“Such a Shame“ is a song written by Mark Hollis for the English band Talk Talk’s second album It’s My Life (1984). “Such a Shame“ was inspired by Luke Rhinehart’s The Dice Man, one of composer Mark Hollis’ favourite books. When asked what drove him to respond to Rhinehart’s book, Hollis replied, “A good book, not a lifestyle I’d recommend.“