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{{song-3|
{{song-3|
|song name                = I Am
|song name                = I Am
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|Link= Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [[Ian Boxill]]
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] <!--and [[Ian Boxill]] -->
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] and [[Ian Boxill]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] <!-- and [[Ian Boxill]] -->
|previous song            = [[Elisa_Fiorillo:_I_Am|I Am]]
|previous song            = [[Elisa_Fiorillo:_I_Am|I Am]]
|next song                = [[I Am You]]
|next song                = [[I Am Five]]
|introduction              = '''I Am''' is an unreleased track recorded between 2006 and 2008, at an unconfirmed studio ([[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [[3121 at The Rio]], Las Vegas, NV, USA; or [[Circle House]], Miami, FL, USA). It is not known to have been considered for any project at the time of recording.
|introduction              = '''I Am''' is an unreleased track recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 13|13 March 2007]] (according to a tape photographed inside [[Prince]]’s vault), at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota or [[3121 at The Rio]], Las Vegas, NV, USA. The song begins the four-song ''"Man Opera"'' consisting of [[I Am]], [[Touch Me]], [[Sunrise Sunset]] and [[No One Else]]. All these songs were tentatively placed on an early configuration of [[Album: Planet Earth|Planet Earth]] in May 2007.<br>
 
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In 2017, timed with the first anniversary of [[Prince]]'s death, engineer [[Ian Boxill]] made an EP available titled ''Deliverance'', including [[Deliverance]], [[I Am]], [[Touch Me]], [[Sunrise Sunset]], [[No One Else]], and [[I Am|I Am (Extended)]]. Due to the [http://blog.thecurrent.org/2017/04/prince-estate-and-paisley-park-sue-engineer-over-planned-prince-music-release/ lawsuit] against this release by [[Prince]]'s estate, this is currently treated as an unofficial bootleg release, and as such, the songs are considered unreleased, despite their availability on mainstream music sites.
In 2017, timed with the first anniversary of [[Prince]]’s death, engineer [[Ian Boxill]] wanted to make an EP available titled ''Deliverance'', including [[Deliverance]], [[I Am]], [[Touch Me]], [[Sunrise Sunset]], [[No One Else]], and [[I Am|I Am (Extended)]]. This would have featured the original songs, overdubbed and remixed by [[Ian Boxill|Boxill]]. [[Prince]]’s estate filed and won a [http://blog.thecurrent.org/2017/04/prince-estate-and-paisley-park-sue-engineer-over-planned-prince-music-release/ lawsuit] to halt this release and for the original masters to be returned to the state. Therefore the EP ''Deliverance'' is considered an unofficial bootleg release, with the versions of the songs on it unofficial remixes. As such, the songs are considered unreleased, despite their short availability on mainstream music sites.


The track is unrelated to the previously-released track [[Elisa_Fiorillo:_I_Am|I Am]] by [[Elisa Fiorillo]], co-written by [[Prince]].
The track is unrelated to the previously-released track [[Elisa_Fiorillo:_I_Am|I Am]] by [[Elisa Fiorillo]], co-written by [[Prince]].
|recording info            =
|recording info            =
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = 2006-2008
|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 13|13 March 2007]]
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [[3121 at The Rio]], Las Vegas, NV, USA; or [[Circle House]], Miami, FL, USA (to be confirmed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA <br>or<br>[[3121 at The Rio]],<br>Las Vegas, NV, USA <br> (to be confirmed)
|additional info          = Initial tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
}}
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|studio                    = Unidentified studio
|additional info          = Additional work by [[Ian Boxill]]
|additional info          = Additional work by [[Ian Boxill]]
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|recording personnel      =  
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
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|3= Recorded 2006
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|3= Extended version available on ''Deliverance'' EP - see notes above about "unreleased" designation
|3= Extended version available on ''Deliverance'' EP - see notes above about "unreleased" designation
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|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|references                = ''[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-undiscovered-prince-recordings-to-be-released-this-friday-with-deliverance-ep-300441519.html New Undiscovered Prince Recordings To Be Released This Friday With "DELIVERANCE" EP]
|references                = ''[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-undiscovered-prince-recordings-to-be-released-this-friday-with-deliverance-ep-300441519.html New Undiscovered Prince Recordings To Be Released This Friday With "DELIVERANCE" EP]
|categories                = [[Category:2006]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 2006]]
|categories                = [[Category:2007]][[Category:Recorded 2007]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
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Latest revision as of 09:21, 11 October 2024

I Am   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   I Am Five
I Am
Song details
Performer: Prince
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

I Am is an unreleased track recorded on 13 March 2007 (according to a tape photographed inside Prince’s vault), at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota or 3121 at The Rio, Las Vegas, NV, USA. The song begins the four-song "Man Opera" consisting of I Am, Touch Me, Sunrise Sunset and No One Else. All these songs were tentatively placed on an early configuration of Planet Earth in May 2007.

In 2017, timed with the first anniversary of Prince’s death, engineer Ian Boxill wanted to make an EP available titled Deliverance, including Deliverance, I Am, Touch Me, Sunrise Sunset, No One Else, and I Am (Extended). This would have featured the original songs, overdubbed and remixed by Boxill. Prince’s estate filed and won a lawsuit to halt this release and for the original masters to be returned to the state. Therefore the EP Deliverance is considered an unofficial bootleg release, with the versions of the songs on it unofficial remixes. As such, the songs are considered unreleased, despite their short availability on mainstream music sites.

The track is unrelated to the previously-released track I Am by Elisa Fiorillo, co-written by Prince.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
13 March 2007 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
or
3121 at The Rio,
Las Vegas, NV, USA
(to be confirmed) 		Tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
I Am Studio Recorded 2007


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
I Am   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   I Am Five
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