I'm Still Here
Stephen Sondheim, Carol Burnett
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"I'm Still Here" is a song from the 1971 musical "Follies" by Stephen Sondheim.
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ThemeThe song is often interpreted as a anthem of survival, expressing the endurance and resilience through various hardships.
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Famous LyricsThe famous lines "Good times and bum times, I've seen them all and, my dear, I'm still here" encapsulate the song's theme of determination.
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PerformerIn the original Broadway production, the song was performed by actress Yvonne De Carlo, known for her role in "The Munsters."
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StructureThe song is structured as a list song or catalogue aria - a popular format in musical theatre. It offers thus, a litany of life experiences and historical events.
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ContextThe song is sung by the character Carlotta Campion, a hardened veteran of the entertainment industry who has survived numerous personal and professional challenges.
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Adaptations"I'm Still Here" has since the original been recorded and performed by numerous artist such as Shirley MacLaine, Elaine Paige, and Carol Burnett among others.
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Film AppearanceThe song features prominently in the 2012 film "Sondheim Birthday Concert," where it was performed by actress and singer Elaine Stritch.
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Significant ProductionThe song was included in the revue "Sondheim on Sondheim," which premiered on Broadway in 2010.
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Reflecting SondheimStephen Sondheim once noted that the song reflects much of his own feelings about having a long-lasting career in a highly competitive industry.
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Famous Audiobook InclusionThe song also makes a memorable appearance in the audiobook version of Stephen King’s "Doctor Sleep," performed by the book’s narrator, Will Patton.
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PopularityDespite the original show "Follies" having a relatively subdued response, "I'm Still Here" has since become one of Sondheim's more popular and widely covered songs.
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