I'm Just Me
Charley Pride
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Down at the railroad station there's people gettin' on Some are a goin' north some are a goin' south I'm just goin' to be gone Some people are born to be takers others just want to give Some people live just to love but I just love to live For I was just born to be exactly what you see Nothing more or less I'm not the worst or the best I just try to be exactly what you see today and every day I'm just me When people say their life is rough I wonder compared to what Some are wantin' more and more's gettin' less I just want what I've got Some want to live on a hill others down by the sea Some want to live inside high walls I just want to live free For I was just born... Oh I was just born to be exactly what you see today and every day I'm just me
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Written by: GLENN MARTIN
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Artist Background"I'm Just Me" is a hit single sung by Charley Pride, an American singer, musician, and guitarist who gained prominence in the 1970s. Pride is considered one of the best-selling performers for RCA Records since Elvis Presley.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of country and traditional music, which perfectly represents Charley Pride's unique vocal sound.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1971, "I'm Just Me" topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on August 14 of the same year. It was Pride's sixth No. 1 hit on the chart.
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Album InclusionThe single is included in Pride's album also titled "I'm Just Me," demonstrating his distinct brand of countrified R&B.
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Song's Length"I'm Just Me" has a duration of 2 minutes and 19 seconds, which is typical for country songs of that era.
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Songwriter CreditThe lyrics of "I'm Just Me" were written by Glenn Martin, an American songwriter well known for penning many popular country songs.
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Record LabelThe song was produced and released under the label RCA Victor, one of the flagship subsidiaries of Sony Music Entertainment.
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Critical Acclaim"I'm Just Me" has been praised for its authentic country sound and Pride's effortless performance, further cementing his position as a groundbreaking African American Country artist.
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AwardsThough "I'm Just Me" did not win any awards directly, it contributed to the momentum that led to Pride receiving the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award in 1971.
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InfluenceThe success of "I'm Just Me" played a critical role in diversifying the country music genre by proving that an African American artist could achieve massive commercial success.
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