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• I Am What I Am is a studio album that includes the first recordings by Milan. This is the only album ever released in his name.

I Am What I Am

Studio Album by Milan

Released:	1964
Recorded:	1964
Genres:	Pop · rock and roll
Length:	28:00
Label:	20th Century Fox
Producer:	Budd Granoff Productions

I Am What I Am is a studio album that includes the first recordings by Milan (with the exception of two early singles). The front cover (pictured) also includes “presenting a bright new star”.^[1] The album was produced by Budd Granoff.^[2] Although Milan recorded many additional songs on later singles, this is the only album ever released in his name.

CONTENTS

Songwriter Credits

Release Data

Nature of the Music

Track Listing

References

Songwriter Credits

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Milan is listed as the songwriter on all tracks on I Am What I Am under the name “M. Rodell“; on the first 45, the songwriter’s name is shown as Milan Rodelle (which is presumably a misspelling). As verified in the liner notes, the album is unusual for pop music albums of the times in this regard.^[1][2] There are three music publishing companies listed for the songs on the album: Jonathan Glenn Music, Nom Music, and Pine Knob Music.^[2]

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Release Data

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Nature of the Music

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The style on I Am What I Am is very much in the early 1960’s pop music tradition, and most of the songs are ballads; thus, the music is not typical of the garage rock classics for which Milan is better known. Probably “Runnin’ Wild” is the song that most foreshadows the directions where Milan would head with his music later in the decade. However, end to end, the album is highly enjoyable; the songwriting in particular is first rate, as are the arrangements (though they are definitely of the period). Milan has a beautiful voice, and the singing on this album enhances the enjoyment of that aspect of his later recordings.

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Track Listing

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All tracks written by Milan (M. Rodell).

Side 1:

1. I Am What I Am – 2:22
2. Two of a Kind – 2:24
3. Angel’s Lullaby – 2:45
4. There’s Nothing without You – 2:32
5. Dream Girl – 2:25
6. Over and Over Again – 2:15

Side 2:

1. Runnin’ Wild – 2:20
2. Going My Way – 1:56
3. Spellbound – 2:15
4. Today Is My Day – 2:20
5. This Little Girl – 2:25
6. The Big Lie – 2:09

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References

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1. Album cover.
2. Album liner notes.
3. 45 single label.

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