Length 43:54 Release date 21 September 1993 | ||
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Released September 21, 1993 (1993-09-21) Recorded A&M Studios in Los Angeles, California Similar Never Enough, Brave and Crazy, The Awakening, Greatest Hits: The Road Les, This Is ME | ||
Melissa etheridge if i only wanted to
Yes I Am is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released by Island Records on September 21, 1993 (see 1993 in music). The title is generally thought to refer to Etheridge's recent coming out as a lesbian, confirming long-standing rumors about her personal life. This is the album that gave Etheridge national recognition. The rock ballad "Come to My Window" was the first single released from the album, which peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and its video featured actress Juliette Lewis having a nervous breakdown. This single brought the album into the public consciousness and was quickly followed by "I'm the Only One", which became a major hit and reached No. 8 on the Hot 100, and "If I Wanted To", which hit No. 16.
Contents
- Melissa etheridge if i only wanted to
- Recording and production
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Awards
- Songs
- References
Recording and production
The songs on Yes I Am were recorded at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, California. The album was produced by Etheridge and Hugh Padgham, who also engineered the album. Hugh Padgham had previously worked many with British artists and bands including Genesis, David Bowie, and Sting; among others. Padgham would also produce Etheridge's next album, Your Little Secret.
The main musicians backing Melissa were Kevin McCormick—who had co-produced Melissa's previous albums—, Mauricio Fritz Lewak, and Waddy Wachtel, and Scott Thurston. Pino Palladino replaced McCormick on several tracks and David Sutton replaced him on one song. Ian McLagen and James Fearnley also made appearances.
Track listing
All songs written by Melissa Etheridge.
- "I'm the Only One" – 4:54
- "If I Wanted To" – 3:55
- "Come to My Window" – 3:55
- "Silent Legacy" – 5:22
- "I Will Never Be the Same" – 4:41
- "All American Girl" – 4:05
- "Yes I Am" – 4:24
- "Resist" – 2:57
- "Ruins" – 4:53
- "Talking to My Angel" – 4:48
Personnel
The following people contributed to Yes I Am:
Awards
Grammy Awards
Songs
1I'm The Only One4:54
2If I Wanted To3:55
3Come to My Window3:57