I Am What I Am (George Jones album) I Am What I Am (George Jones album) I Am What I Am is an album by American country music artist George Jones released in 1980 on Epic Records label. It was rereleased on July 4, 2000 with bonus tracks on the Legacy Recordings label. By 1980, Jones had not had a number one single in six years and, dogged by no shows and substance abuse, many critics began to write him off. However, the singer stunned the music industry in April when "He Stopped Loving Her Today" was released and shot to number one on the country charts, remaining
Hits of the 50's to the release of that album. The bulk of the album was recorded on March 23, 1960, with the remaining numbers—"The Great Pretender", "You, You, You", "The Wayward Wind", "Cry", and "Venus"—being recorded the following day. Many of the same musicians who recorded on "Cooke's Tour" returned for "Hits of the 50's". All songs arranged and conducted by Glen Osser. All credits adapted from "The RCA Albums Collection" (2011) liner notes. Hits of the 50's Hits of the 50's is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. Produced by Hugo & Luigi, the album was released in August