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Singer [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]] recorded the song in 1968 while the musical was still running on Broadway, altering the title slightly to "I've Gotta Be Me", and released it as a single late in the year. This version of the song was a surprise hit for Davis, since the musical was not among the more successful shows on Broadway that season. Produced by [[Jimmy Bowen]], Davis' [[cover version|cover]] of the song peaked at number 11 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart in early 1969 and remained in the Top 40 for 11 weeks.<ref>[[Joel Whitburn|Whitburn, Joel]] (2004). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 164.</ref> This is Davis' third highest charting single on the Hot 100 in his career; "[[Something's Gotta Give (song)|Something's Gotta Give]]" had reached number nine in 1955, while "[[The Candy Man]]" hit #1 in 1972. In addition, the song spent seven weeks at number one on the Easy Listening chart.<ref>Hyatt, Wesley (1999). ''The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits'' (Billboard Publications), page 70.</ref> The song appears on Davis' 1968 album, which was also titled ''[[I've Gotta Be Me (Sammy Davis, Jr. album)|I've Gotta Be Me]]''. |
Singer [[Sammy Davis, Jr.]] recorded the song in 1968 while the musical was still running on Broadway, altering the title slightly to "I've Gotta Be Me", and released it as a single late in the year. This version of the song was a surprise hit for Davis, since the musical was not among the more successful shows on Broadway that season. Produced by [[Jimmy Bowen]], Davis' [[cover version|cover]] of the song peaked at number 11 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart in early 1969 and remained in the Top 40 for 11 weeks.<ref>[[Joel Whitburn|Whitburn, Joel]] (2004). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 164.</ref> This is Davis' third highest charting single on the Hot 100 in his career; "[[Something's Gotta Give (song)|Something's Gotta Give]]" had reached number nine in 1955, while "[[The Candy Man]]" hit #1 in 1972. In addition, the song spent seven weeks at number one on the Easy Listening chart.<ref>Hyatt, Wesley (1999). ''The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits'' (Billboard Publications), page 70.</ref> The song appears on Davis' 1968 album, which was also titled ''[[I've Gotta Be Me (Sammy Davis, Jr. album)|I've Gotta Be Me]]''. |
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Although recorded past the peak of his musical career, both "I've Gotta Be Me" and "The Candy Man" are considered to be Davis' [[signature song]]s{{citation needed|date=September 2010}}, as both songs are identifiable with Davis although they had been performed by other artists as well. Other artists who have recorded or performed "I've Gotta Be Me" include [[Ella Fitzgerald]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]], [[Della Reese]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Tony Bennett]], and [[The Temptations]]. |
Although recorded past the peak of his musical career, both "I've Gotta Be Me" and "The Candy Man" are considered to be Davis' [[signature song]]s{{citation needed|date=September 2010}}, as both songs are identifiable with Davis although they had been performed by other artists as well. Other artists who have recorded or performed "I've Gotta Be Me" include [[Ella Fitzgerald]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]], [[Della Reese]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Cory Monteith]] (as his ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'' character [[Finn Hudson]]), [[Tony Bennett]], and [[The Temptations]]. |
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The song has been featured in at least two [[soft drink]] [[advertising campaign]]s. It was performed by [[Wales|Welsh]] pop singer [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]] while riding a bicycle in European [[television advertisement]]s for [[Diet Coke]] beginning in February 2009. The 60" commercial was first aired in the end break of the [[2009 BRIT Awards]] on February 18.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/18/coca-cola-diet-coke-duffy-advert-brit-awards "Diet Coke uses Brit awards to launch Duffy ad"] From guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 02-19-09.</ref> A version by [[Ryan Tedder]] was used by [[Dr Pepper]] in 2012.<ref>[http://news.drpeppersnapple.com/press-release/product-news/dr-pepper-celebrates-its-legacy-originality-launch-new-always-one-kind-ad "Dr. Pepper Celebrates Its Legacy Of Originality With The Launch Of The New 'Always One Of A Kind' Advertising Campaign," Dr Pepper Snapple Group press release, Monday, January 9, 2012.]</ref> |
The song has been featured in at least two [[soft drink]] [[advertising campaign]]s. It was performed by [[Wales|Welsh]] pop singer [[Duffy (singer)|Duffy]] while riding a bicycle in European [[television advertisement]]s for [[Diet Coke]] beginning in February 2009. The 60" commercial was first aired in the end break of the [[2009 BRIT Awards]] on February 18.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2009/feb/18/coca-cola-diet-coke-duffy-advert-brit-awards "Diet Coke uses Brit awards to launch Duffy ad"] From guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 02-19-09.</ref> A version by [[Ryan Tedder]] was used by [[Dr Pepper]] in 2012.<ref>[http://news.drpeppersnapple.com/press-release/product-news/dr-pepper-celebrates-its-legacy-originality-launch-new-always-one-kind-ad "Dr. Pepper Celebrates Its Legacy Of Originality With The Launch Of The New 'Always One Of A Kind' Advertising Campaign," Dr Pepper Snapple Group press release, Monday, January 9, 2012.]</ref> |
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"I've Gotta Be Me" is a popular song that appeared in the Broadway musical Golden Rainbow, which starred Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé. The musical opened in New York City at the Shubert Theatre on February 4, 1968, and closed less than a year later, on January 11, 1969. The music and lyrics for the musical were by Walter Marks and were composed in 1967; the production was based on a book by Ernest Kinoy. This song was listed in the musical as "I've Got to Be Me", and it was sung by Lawrence's character Larry Davis at the end of the first act. Lawrence released the song as a single in 1967, and the following year it hit number six on the Billboard Easy Listening chart, with little or no support from traditional Top 40 radio.
Singer Sammy Davis, Jr. recorded the song in 1968 while the musical was still running on Broadway, altering the title slightly to "I've Gotta Be Me", and released it as a single late in the year. This version of the song was a surprise hit for Davis, since the musical was not among the more successful shows on Broadway that season. Produced by Jimmy Bowen, Davis' cover of the song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1969 and remained in the Top 40 for 11 weeks.[1] This is Davis' third highest charting single on the Hot 100 in his career; "Something's Gotta Give" had reached number nine in 1955, while "The Candy Man" hit #1 in 1972. In addition, the song spent seven weeks at number one on the Easy Listening chart.[2] The song appears on Davis' 1968 album, which was also titled I've Gotta Be Me.
Although recorded past the peak of his musical career, both "I've Gotta Be Me" and "The Candy Man" are considered to be Davis' signature songs[citation needed], as both songs are identifiable with Davis although they had been performed by other artists as well. Other artists who have recorded or performed "I've Gotta Be Me" include Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Della Reese, Stevie Wonder, Cory Monteith (as his Glee character Finn Hudson), Tony Bennett, and The Temptations.
The song has been featured in at least two soft drink advertising campaigns. It was performed by Welsh pop singer Duffy while riding a bicycle in European television advertisements for Diet Coke beginning in February 2009. The 60" commercial was first aired in the end break of the 2009 BRIT Awards on February 18.[3] A version by Ryan Tedder was used by Dr Pepper in 2012.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 164.
- ^ Hyatt, Wesley (1999). The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits (Billboard Publications), page 70.
- ^ "Diet Coke uses Brit awards to launch Duffy ad" From guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 02-19-09.
- ^ "Dr. Pepper Celebrates Its Legacy Of Originality With The Launch Of The New 'Always One Of A Kind' Advertising Campaign," Dr Pepper Snapple Group press release, Monday, January 9, 2012.