Say I Am (What I Am)

"Say I Am (What I Am)"
Single by Tommy James and the Shondells
from the album Hanky Panky
A-side	"Lots of Pretty Girls"
Released	1966
Genre	Rock
Length	2:37
Label	Roulette
Songwriter(s)	Barbara Tomsco, George Tomsco
Tommy James and the Shondells singles chronology
"Hanky Panky" (1966) "Say I Am (What I Am)" (1966) "It's Only Love" (1966)

"Say I Am (What I Am)" is a song written by Barbara and George Tomsco and was recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells for their 1966 album, Hanky Panky . ^[1] The song reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. ^[2] The song also reached #12 in Canada.^{[ citation needed ]}

Cover versions

• The Fireballs also released a version in 1966 that was the B-side to their song "Torquay Two". ^[3]
• Another cover of the song was also released in 1966 by Stu Mitchell & Doug Roberts, recorded at Norman Petty Recording Studios. ^[4]

References

1. "www.allmusic.com". allmusic.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
2. Tommy James and The Shondells Charting Singles Retrieved August 17, 2012.
3. The Fireballs, Clovis Classics: The Definitive Collection Retrieved August 17, 2012.
4. Various Artists, Now Hear This! Garage & Beat from the Norman Petty Vaults Retrieved November 05, 2013.