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Yes I Am is the fourth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released by Island Records on September 21, 1993.[1] The title is generally thought to refer to Etheridge's recent coming out as a lesbian, confirming long-standing rumors about her personal life.[6] However, in 2018, Etheridge clarified that in fact the title for the track and album were not statements regarding her sexual identity.[7] Yes I Am is the pivotal album that gave Etheridge national and international recognition.[8] 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 the actress Juliette Lewis having a nervous breakdown. This single was quickly followed by "I'm the Only One", which became a major hit in the US and reached No. 8 on the Hot 100, and "If I Wanted To", which reached No. 16.

This article is about the 1993 album by Melissa Etheridge. For the album by Jack Vidgen, see Yes I Am (Jack Vidgen album).

Yes I Am
Studio album by
Melissa Etheridge
ReleasedSeptember 21, 1993 (1993-09-21)[1]
RecordedA&M Studios in Los Angeles, California[2]
GenreBlues rock, hard rock[3]
Length43:54
LabelIsland
ProducerMelissa Etheridge, Hugh Padgham[2]
Melissa Etheridge chronology
Never Enough
(1992)		 Yes I Am
(1993)		 Your Little Secret
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[4]
Robert ChristgauC+[5]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[3]

By 2010, the album had sold over 4,348,000 copies in the United States alone, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[9] In 2018, Etheridge went on tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Yes I Am's release and also re-released the album with eight bonus tracks.[10]


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.[2] Padgham had previously worked mainly with British artists and bands including Genesis, David Bowie and Sting. He also produced Etheridge's next album, Your Little Secret.

The main musicians backing Etheridge were Kevin McCormick (who had co-produced her previous albums), Mauricio Fritz Lewak, 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.[2]


Track listing


All songs written by Melissa Etheridge.

  1. "I'm the Only One" – 4:54
  2. "If I Wanted To" – 3:55
  3. "Come to My Window" – 3:55
  4. "Silent Legacy" – 5:22
  5. "I Will Never Be the Same" – 4:41
  6. "All American Girl" – 4:05
  7. "Yes I Am" – 4:24
  8. "Resist" – 2:57
  9. "Ruins" – 4:53
  10. "Talking to My Angel" – 4:48

Personnel


The following people contributed to Yes I Am:[2]

Technical

Charts



Awards


Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1995 "Come to My Window" Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Won
Best Rock Song Nominated
I'm the Only One Nominated

Certifications


Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[22] 2× Platinum 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[23] 6× Platinum 6,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.


References


  1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Yes I Am – Melissa Etheridge". AllMusic. United States: Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  2. Yes I Am (CD liner). Melissa Etheridge. New York City, New York, United States: Island Records. 1993. p. 13. 422–848 660-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 283. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8. rolling stone melissa etheridge album guide.
  4. Sandow, Greg (September 24, 1993). "Yes I Am Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  5. Christgau, Robert (November 23, 1993). "Turkey Shoot". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  6. Grady, Marie P. (July 11, 2008). "She calls it as she sees it". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
  7. "Melissa Etheridge Demystifies Rumors That She Used 1993 Album Title 'Yes I Am' To Come Out". Billboard. September 21, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  8. Ferraro, Robert (October 3, 2018). "Melissa Etheridge's pivotal 'Yes I Am' album turns 25". NJArts. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
    - "Melissa Etheridge Demystifies Rumors That She Used 1993 Album Title 'Yes I Am' To Come Out". Billboard. September 21, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  9. Trust, Gary (August 5, 2010). "Ask Billboard: Records About Records". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  10. "Melissa Etheridge Demystifies Rumors That She Used 1993 Album Title 'Yes I Am' To Come Out". Billboard. September 21, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  11. "Australiancharts.com – Melissa Etheridge – Yes, I Am". Hung Medien.
  12. "Austriancharts.at – Melissa Etheridge – Yes, I Am" (in German). Hung Medien.
  13. "100 Albums (CD's & Cassettes" (PHP). RPM. 58 (15). October 23, 1993. ISSN 0315-5994. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  14. "Dutchcharts.nl – Melissa Etheridge – Yes, I Am" (in Dutch). Hung Medien.
  15. "Offiziellecharts.de – Melissa Etheridge – Yes, I Am" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.
  16. "Charts.nz – Melissa Etheridge – Yes, I Am". Hung Medien.
  17. "Swisscharts.com – Melissa Etheridge – Yes, I Am". Hung Medien.
  18. "Melissa Etheridge Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  19. "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1993". Dutch Charts (in Dutch). Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  20. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1994". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  21. Geoff Mayfield (December 25, 1999). "1999 The Year in Music Totally '90s: Diary of a Decade – The listing of Top Pop Albums of the '90s & Hot 100 Singles of the '90s". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  22. "Canadian album certifications – Melissa Etheridge – Yes I Am". Music Canada. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  23. "American album certifications – Melissa Etheridge – Yes I Am". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 17, 2020.




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