I'm a Man

Steve Winwood

About I'm a Man

"I'm a Man" is a song written by the Spencer Davis Group singer-songwriter Steve Winwood and record producer Jimmy Miller.


Year:
1996
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Well, my pad is very messy
And there's whiskers on my chin
And I'm all hung up on music
And I always play to win

I ain't got no time for lovin'
'Cause my time is all used up
Just to sit around creatin'
All that groovy kind of stuff

But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so

But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so

Well, if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Movin' where our minds are at

And relatin' to each other
Just how strong our wills can be
I'm resisting all involvement
With each groovy chick we see

Well, I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so

But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so

I got to keep my image
While suspended from a throne
That looks out upon a kingdom
Full of people all unknown

Who imagine I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
I never had no problems
And my toilet's trimmed with chrome

I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so, no no

I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so

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Steve Winwood

Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an award winning English songwriter and musician whose genres include blue-eyed soul, R&B, rock, blues-rock, pop-rock, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays the electric organ, synthesizers, bass, drums, guitar, mandolin, violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years, he has also done notable work as a producer. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"I'm a Man" is a song by The Spencer Davis Group, which was named after its founder Spencer Davis. Yet, the group's most distinctive voice belonged not to Davis, but to the teenage Steve Winwood.
Contribution
The song "I'm a Man" was written by Steve Winwood and Spencer Davis. Winwood was only 18 years old when he co-wrote and performed it, highlighting his early musical genius.
Release Date and Success
Released as a single in 1967, "I'm a Man" became a top ten hit in both the UK and the US, reaffirming the group's status as one of the key British Invasion bands.
Unique Sound
The song's unique blend of rock, blues, and jazz, in addition to Winwood's powerful, soulful vocals, helped set it and the band apart from their contemporaries.
Lyrics
“I'm a Man” stands as a brash declaration of masculinity and sexual prowess, typical of rock songs in those times.
Album
Though it's one of The Spencer Davis Group's most famous songs, "I'm a Man" is notably absent from their first two albums. It was included only on their fourth album, titled "I'm a Man."
Cultural Influence
The song's renown extends beyond its chart success. It has been widely covered by various artists, including Chicago and was featured in several films and commercials, widening its cultural impact.
Single Variance
The single version of "I'm a Man" was slightly more produced, with extra percussion and reverb, compared to the stripped-down album version.
Steve Winwood’s Success
Steve Winwood went on to have a successful solo career after The Spencer Davis Group disbanded. However, "I'm a Man" remains one of his signature songs.
Legacy
Despite the initial controversy over its boastful lyrics, "I'm a Man" is now hailed as a classic rock standard and an essential piece of 1960s music. Its popularity and influence can be seen in its numerous cover versions, film and TV appearances, and evergreen radio play.

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