Studio Album · No. 9
I Am Songwriting Credits by Earth, Wind & Fire
Produced by Maurice White, Al McKay
ARC / Columbia
R&BSoulFunkDisco
78%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Earth, Wind & Fire carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Earth, Wind & Fire
2 tracksoutside writers
Earth, Wind & Fire's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist78%
Composer78%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
8
Lyricists
2
Producers
1979
Released
Data Insight
Allee Willis is on seven of the nine and David Foster on six, more than anyone but Maurice White. The band's most commercial record is the one where outside writers take the most.
I Am came out on ARC and Columbia in June 1979 at the height of the disco boom.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In the Stone
#58
|
Maurice WhiteAllee WillisDavid Foster | Maurice WhiteAlta Sherral WillisDavid Walter Foster | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 2 |
Can't Let Go
|
Bill MeyersMaurice WhiteAllee Willis | Bill MeyersMaurice WhiteAlta Sherral Willis | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 3 |
After the Love Has Gone
#2
|
David FosterJay GraydonBill Champlin | David Walter FosterJay GraydonBill Champlin | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 4 |
Let Your Feelings Show
|
Maurice WhiteAllee WillisDavid Foster | Maurice WhiteAlta Sherral WillisDavid Walter Foster | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 5 |
Boogie Wonderland
#6
|
Jon LindAllee Willis | Jon LindAlta Sherral Willis | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer)The Emotions (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
Star
#64
|
Eddie del BarrioMaurice WhiteAllee Willis | Del BarrioMaurice WhiteAlta Sherral Willis | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 7 |
Wait
|
Maurice WhiteAllee WillisDavid Foster | Maurice WhiteAlta Sherral WillisDavid Walter Foster | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 8 |
Rock That!
|
Maurice WhiteDavid Foster | Maurice WhiteDavid Walter Foster | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
| 9 |
You and I
|
Maurice WhiteAllee WillisDavid Foster | Maurice WhiteAlta Sherral WillisDavid Walter Foster | Maurice WhiteAl McKay | Earth, Wind & Fire (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions I Am
Who wrote I Am?
Maurice White on seven of the nine tracks, but with Allee Willis on seven and David Foster on six alongside him. The two outside writers shape the whole record.
How high did the singles chart?
"After the Love Has Gone" reached number 2 on the Hot 100, "Boogie Wonderland" number 6, "In the Stone" number 58 and "Star" number 64.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names the producers and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Maurice White with Al McKay co-producing "Boogie Wonderland".
Who sings on "Boogie Wonderland"?
The Emotions share the vocal with the band.
How long is the album?
37:36 across nine tracks.