I Am What I Am
Shirley Bassey with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis
- Label
- Ariola
- Catalog number
- 610 234-222
- Format
- CD
- Barcode
- 4007196102347
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I Am What I Am was released in 1984 as part of Shirley Bassey's studio album I Am What I Am, produced under the Ariola label. The track serves as a quintessential interpretation of the anthem originally written for the musical La Cage aux Folles. Bassey's version features the lush, sweeping accompaniment of the London Symphony Orchestra, with arrangements conducted by Carl Davis, grounding the theatrical composition in a grand, cinematic orchestral sound that reflects the mid-1980s trend of pop vocalists collaborating with prestigious classical ensembles.
The song was designed to showcase Bassey’s dramatic vocal range and her ability to imbue anthemic lyrics with profound personal resonance. Upon its release, it became a signature song for the artist, cemented by her powerful delivery and the sophisticated orchestration provided by Davis. It was received as a definitive statement of artistic identity, subsequently becoming a cornerstone of her live performances and an enduring element of her legacy as a definitive vocal stylist of the 20th century.
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