My 16th Apology
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"My 16th Apology" is a song by British/American female duo Shakespears Sister
, from their successful 1992 album "Hormonally Yours
". Near the end of the song, Siobhan Fahey
quotes Alexander Pope
's Essay on Criticism with: To err is human, to forgive is divine.
Released in February 1993 as the sixth and final single off the album, it was the last single featuring band member Marcella Detroit
. Fahey ended their partnership at the 1993 Ivor Novello Awards
very shortly after the release of the single.
Due to this split, the single was very poorly promoted and only peaked at #61 in the UK.
Fahey would continue to use the Shakespears Sister name as a solo act and released a new single in 1996.
, was an amalgmation of shots from their previous 1991-92 singles, also featuring unused takes from those videos as well as bloopers.
French CD single
Shakespears Sister
Shakespears Sister/Shakespear's Sister is a British-based synth-pop-rock band formed by Irish-born singer–songwriter Siobhan Fahey in 1988, with plaudits including a BRIT Award and Ivor Novello Award. It was Fahey's first musical outing since leaving Bananarama, and initially a solo project...
, from their successful 1992 album "Hormonally Yours
Hormonally Yours
Hormonally Yours is the second album released by pop duo Shakespears Sister. The album, released on London Records in 1992, became a critical and commercial success in the UK and achieved a modest level of success in the U.S...
". Near the end of the song, Siobhan Fahey
Siobhan Fahey
Siobhan Fahey is an Irish musician and founding member of the 1980s British girl group Bananarama, and later formed the BRIT Award and Ivor Novello award winning musical outfit Shakespears Sister.-Career:Fahey was born the eldest of three daughters to Helen and...
quotes Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope was an 18th-century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer. He is the third-most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, after Shakespeare and Tennyson...
's Essay on Criticism with: To err is human, to forgive is divine.
Released in February 1993 as the sixth and final single off the album, it was the last single featuring band member Marcella Detroit
Marcella Detroit
Marcella Detroit is a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. She was a member of the band Shakespears Sister, along with Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama. Detroit's soprano voice provided lead vocals on their biggest hit, "Stay," which was No...
. Fahey ended their partnership at the 1993 Ivor Novello Awards
Ivor Novello Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. They are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and were first introduced in 1955.Nicknamed The Ivors, the awards take place...
very shortly after the release of the single.
Due to this split, the single was very poorly promoted and only peaked at #61 in the UK.
Fahey would continue to use the Shakespears Sister name as a solo act and released a new single in 1996.
Music video
Fahey and Detroit were not on speaking terms at the time of the release of the single, and so the music video, directed by Sophie MullerSophie Muller
Sophie Muller is a British music video director, noted for her long-time collaborations with artists like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, No Doubt, Sade, Shakira, Shakespears Sister, Garbage, Blur, Annie Lennox and Eurythmics.-Background:...
, was an amalgmation of shots from their previous 1991-92 singles, also featuring unused takes from those videos as well as bloopers.
Track listing
CD single, 7" single, Cassette single- My 16th Apology (7" remix) 3:47
- Catwoman (live) 4:50
- Hot Love (live) 4:18
- Dirty Mind (live) 3:28
French CD single
- My 16th Apology (7" remix) 3:47
- Catwoman (live) 4:50
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 61 |