Who Am I
Petula Clark
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The buildings reach up to the sky The traffic thunders on the busy street Pavement slips beneath my feet I walk alone and wonder "Who am I?" I close my eyes and I can fly And I escape from all this worldly strife Restricted by routine of life But still I can't discover "Who am I?" I long to wake up in the morning and find everything has changed And all the people that I meet don't wear a frown But every day is just the same I'm chasing rainbows in the rain All the dreams that I believe in let me down Maybe I'm reaching far too high For I have something else entirely free The love of someone close to me Unfettered by the world that hurries by To question such good fortune, who am I? I long to wake up in the morning and find everything has changed And all the people that I meet don't wear a frown But every day is just the same I'm chasing rainbows in the rain All the dreams that I believe in let me down Maybe I'm reaching far too high For I have something else entirely free The love of someone close to me Unfettered by the world that hurries by To question such good fortune, "Who am I
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Written by: JACKIE TRENT, TONY HATCH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"Who Am I" is a pop song written by British songwriters Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent. The song was composed specifically to suit Petula Clark's music style, accentuating her unique vocals and pop image.
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Artist PerformancesAlthough both Jackie Trent and Petula Clark are mentioned in relation to this song, it is Clark who is most associated with it. She released it as a single in 1966.
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Chart PerformancePetula Clark's rendition of "Who Am I" was a commercial success. It reached number 21 in the UK Singles Chart in December 1966. In the U.S., it peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Cash Box chart.
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Cultural Impact"Who Am I" is seen as a highlight of the 1960s British pop music scene. Its melodies and lyrics encapsulate the optimistic, feel-good vibe that was characteristic of this era's pop music.
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Recurring CollaboratorsThe song is one of many collaborations between Petula Clark, Tony Hatch, and Jackie Trent. They worked together on numerous successful hits including "Downtown" and "My Love."
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song tackle existential questions and personal identity with a touch of romantic undertones. The song's name, "Who Am I," reflects the introspective theme.
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Musical Style"Who Am I" carries the style of typical Hatch and Trent songs with its catchy, upbeat melodies, powerful vocal performance, and sophisticated orchestration.
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Cover VersionsThere have been no significant cover versions of "Who Am I," further cementing its connection with Petula Clark.
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Live PerformancesPetula Clark often performed "Who Am I" as part of her live concert repertoire during the 1960s.
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Release DetailsThe song "Who Am I" was released within the album "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love," which itself reached number 43 in the UK Albums Chart in 1966.
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Songwriting TeamTony Hatch and Jackie Trent were not only songwriters but also married couple, often referred to as the British equivalent to Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the 1960s.
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Sound ProductionUnlike many other singles at the time, "Who Am I" benefited from Tony Hatch's style of complex, layered arrangement, which included strings and vocal harmonies that were rare for pop singles of that era.
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