Then Who Am I

Charley Pride

About Then Who Am I

"Then Who Am I" is a song written by Dallas Frazier and A. L. "Doodle" Owens, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in November 1974 as the second single from the album Pride of America. "Then Who Am I" was Charley Pride's fourteenth number one song on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of nine weeks on the country chart.


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2006
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If he's the one that's always on your mind the only one who's love can satisfy
If he's the one that keeps your heart alive then who am I who am I
Am I no more than just a rock you needed for a stepping stone
Until the right one came along
If he's the one that live with you inside then who am I who am I

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Am I no more than just a fool that held you up when you were down
Until your true love could be found
If he's the one that live with you inside then who am I who am I
Yes who am I who am I

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Charley Pride

Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early-to-mid 1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. more »

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Written by: ARTHUR OWENS SR., DALLAS FRAZIER

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Then Who Am I" was released by Charley Pride in November 1975. It was the first single from his album named "The Happiness of Having You".
Success on Charts
The song was incredibly successful. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Country Chart in early 1976.
Music Genre
"Then Who Am I" is categorized under the Country genre, reflecting Charley Pride's signature sound.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label RCA Victor. This was one of the top labels of the time and renowned for producing high-quality country music.
Songwriters
The song was written by master songwriters Dallas Frazier and A.L. "Doodle" Owens, two significant contributors to country music in that era.
Multiple Chart Entries
Besides hitting number 1 on the Billboard Country Chart, "Then Who Am I" also secured position 21 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics. It is often cited as one of Charley Pride's most memorable hits.
Impact
The success of "Then Who Am I" and other hits helped cement Charley Pride's place in the history of country music. He became one of the few African-American stars in the country music genre during the 1970s.
Artist's Background
Charley Pride is famous for breaking down racial barriers in the country music industry. Being an African-American country singer during a time when the industry was predominantly white, he was a trailblazer in the music world. The success of songs like "Then Who Am I" played a significant role in his iconic career.

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