Say I Am (What I Am) Explained

Say I Am (What I Am)
Type:	single
Artist:	Tommy James and the Shondells
Album:	Hanky Panky
A-Side:	Lots of Pretty Girls
Released:	1966
Genre:	Rock
Label:	Roulette
Prev Title:	Hanky Panky
Prev Year:	1966
Next Title:	It's Only Love
Next Year:	1966

"Say I Am (What I Am)" is a song written by Barbara and George Tomsco and was recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells for their 1966 album, Hanky Panky.^[1] The song reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.^[2] The song also reached #12 in Canada.

Cover versions

• The Fireballs also released a version in 1966 that was the B-side to their song "Torquay Two".^[3]
• Another cover of the song was also released in 1966 by Stu Mitchell & Doug Roberts in the Norman Petty's studios.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: www.allmusic.com. allmusic.com. July 19, 2022.
2. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tommy-james-the-shondells-mn0000520975/awards Tommy James and The Shondells Charting Singles
3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/clovis-classics-the-definitive-collection-mw0000723882 The Fireballs, Clovis Classics: The Definitive Collection
4. http://www.allmusic.com/album/now-hear-this!-garage-beat-from-the-norman-petty-vaults-mw0000576851 Various Artists, Now Hear This! Garage & Beat from the Norman Petty Vaults