I'm a Man
DJ Andy Smith, The Spencer Davis Group
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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 sittin' 'round creatin' all that groovy kind of stuff Well, I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so Well, 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 showin' where our minds are at, And relating to each other just how strong our will can be In resisting all involvements with each groovy chick we see Well, I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so Well, I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so I've got to keep my image while suspended on a throne That looks out upon a kingdom filled with people all unknown Who imagine I'm not human and my heart is made of stone And I've never had no problems and my toilet's trimmed with gold Well, I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so Well, I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
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Written by: Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood
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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.
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ContributionThe 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.
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Release Date and SuccessReleased 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.
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Unique SoundThe 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.
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Lyrics“I'm a Man” stands as a brash declaration of masculinity and sexual prowess, typical of rock songs in those times.
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AlbumThough 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."
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Cultural InfluenceThe 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.
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Single VarianceThe single version of "I'm a Man" was slightly more produced, with extra percussion and reverb, compared to the stripped-down album version.
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Steve Winwood’s SuccessSteve 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.
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LegacyDespite 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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