I Am Woman

Helen Reddy

About I Am Woman

"I Am Woman" is a song written by Australian musicians Helen Reddy and Ray Burton. Performed by Reddy, the first recording of "I Am Woman" appeared on her debut album I Don't Know How to Love Him, released in May 1971, and was heard during the closing credits for the 1972 film Stand Up and Be Counted. A new recording of the song was released as a single in May 1972 and became a number-one hit later that year, eventually selling over one million copies. The song came near the apex of the counterculture era and, by celebrating female empowerment, became an enduring anthem for the women's liberation movement.  


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2000
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I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again

[Chorus:]
Oh yes I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

You can bend but never break me
'Cause it only serves to make me
More determined to achieve my final goal
And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

[Chorus]

I am woman watch me grow
See me standing toe to toe
As I spread my lovin' arms across the land
But I'm still an embryo
With a long long way to go
Until I make my brother understand

Oh yes I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to I can face anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman
Oh, I am woman
I am invincible
I am strong

I am woman
I am invincible
I am strong
I am woman

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Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy (born 25 October 1941) is an Australian-born singer and actress. She is often referred to as the "Queen of 70s Pop". In the 1970s, she enjoyed international success, especially in the United States, where she placed fifteen singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Six of those 15 songs made the Top 10 and three of those songs reached No. 1, including her signature hit "I Am Woman." She also placed 25 singles on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. Fifteen of those singles made the Top 10 and 8 of those reached No. 1. She was the first artist to ever win the coveted American Music Award for "Favorite Pop/Rock Female" artist. She was also the first Australian to win a Grammy Award and to have three #1 hits in the same year. In television,… more »

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Written by: Helen Reddy, Ray Burton

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10 facts about this song

Production & Release Details
Helen Reddy's song "I Am Woman" was released in May 1972 by Capitol Records. The song was produced by Tom Catalano.
General Background
Helen Reddy wrote "I Am Woman" with Ray Burton. The song emerged as a popular feminist anthem during the 1970s, embodying the women's liberation movement.
Inspirational Origin
Reddy was inspired to write the song due to a lack of songs celebrating women's empowerment. She wrote the lyrics in a single night from a place of personal frustration.
Achievements
The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1972. It was Reddy’s first number one hit and she became the first Australian singer to top the U.S. charts.
Recognition
"I Am Woman" earned Helen Reddy a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1973. During her acceptance speech, Reddy thanked God "because She makes everything possible".
Pop Culture Impact
The song's feminist theme and catchy tune have led to its use in pop culture. It's been featured in films and TV shows like "Sex and the City" and "The Simpsons".
Legacy
The Library of Congress added "I Am Woman" to the National Recording Registry in 2021. This registry honors "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important" sound recordings.
Helen Reddy Biopic
Helen Reddy's life and the significance of "I Am Woman" were depicted in a 2020 biographical film called "I Am Woman" where actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey played Reddy.
Philanthropy
In 1975, Helen Reddy donated her gold record for "I Am Woman" to the National Organization for Women, expressing her solidarity with the women's liberation movement.
Adaptability
Over the years, "I Am Woman" has been covered by numerous artists and adapted for various causes, illustrating its enduring influence and universal appeal.

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