Im just Me

[intensestrat]

Well, remember this song being played on the radio when it was a hit in 1971 and I was 12 years old. I like the lyrics and the way he sings them, and although I'm way more into rock than country music, I really admire Charley Pride. He was born in Mississippi back in 1938, and we all know that state wasn't a great place to be a black man, so I admire him ever more when I think about that. I'm 52 now, and the song sounds way better than when I was a kid.

[msmithstud]

Platinum pride!!!!!

[cheerydavie]

@msmithstud Glad you enjoyed Charley

[anjlofmrc]

Listened to him the whole time I was growing up! Love Charlie Pride!!!

[MrRazorblade999]

"When people say that life is rough, I wonder, compared to what?" Classic line. Voltaire couldn't have said it better...

[cheerydavie]

@MrRazorblade999 Nice to know you liked Charley........When people say that life is rough, I wonder, compared to what?" i..............s a thought provoking lyric

[avdreader1]

I had this record as a young man in my 20s. Love it. Charley is one of the best.

[mkl62]

To all you NASCAR fans: This was the #1 song in the USA when Jeff Gordon came into the world (August 4, 1971).

[cheerydavie]

@mkl62 Nice to know you enjoyed Charley

[cjthemusicman]

Yep, I'm just me...

Thanks, Charley, for all the memories.

[cheerydavie]

@cjthemusicman I'm just me...Thanks, for tunning into my channel

[hyded100]

I had this 8 track!!!

[hyded100]

Had this 8track when i was a teen

[cheerydavie]

@hyded100 Glad you like Charley .you can now listen to this great song on YOU TUBE

[digger22082061]

I was just a kid when i first heard Charlie Pride. I liked him instantly. Im Just Me is one of my favorite songs.

[cheerydavie]

@digger22082061 Thank you for your kind comment.I saw Charley before he was "BIG" at a USA station in the north of Scotland...........I was maybe 17/.18yrs but his voice always stays with me

[mystikogat222]

my favorite charlie pride song,courage to be yourself in a perfect world

[cheerydavie]

@mystikogat222  Thanks for your kind commet

[3wrw89]

I've heard that Charlie Pride wrote a song specifically for opening his concerts. He sang it to make fun of the people who would walk out just because he was black.

Can anyone tell me if this is the song, or is it another one?

[cheerydavie]

@3wrw89 thnks for your kind comment.the song I think you might be thinking of was "Just between you and me" it was a comment Chrley used at his "

Panther Hall "LIVE"" concert

[mwade1954]

This is my saying. I don't put an act on for anyone. Praise God! I'm just me.

[lisacrochet]

Two years ago I used this song for a video presention with pictures of my cowboy steerwrestling husband who passed away in a logging accident. It sure suited him as he never thought more of himself than he should - He was a real"I'm not the worst or the best, I'm just me" kinda guy, but we thought he was the best!!

[phenomforever825mjf]

awesome 

[cheerydavie]

Thank to all who have taken the time to comment on Charley.sorry its taken so long to answer your kind remarks on Charley

[slauderdale06]

Thank you for singing from your heart you are the best country singer I saw you at the Stafford Centre the end of July may the GOOD LORD LORD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ,God hAS GAVE YOU A VERY SPECIAL TALENT, I sure would like to see you singing again and you give me your autograpg

[YoungAtHeart1941]

Had the pleasure of seeing Charlie perform live. Charlie is not just a great singer; Charlie is also a fantastic Entertainer. Too bad we don't have Country Music like this anymore!!

[soopersoo1]

he is such a wonderfull singer, and always looks so good too, fell in love with him years ago when I was young.

[quaillier]

He is in the CMA Hall of Fame citramistymorn.

[1Sharon1Contois1]

An old favorite of mine. Learned this from my Kokum.

[cheerydavie]

@1Sharon1Contois1 Thank you for your kind commet Charley has been a favourite of mine since I saw him at submarine base in the north of Scotland.I think in 1964/5

[Candy1989ify]

Great one!!

[citramistymorn]

I love Charlie Pride He is a true gentleman I have been to his concerts early on in his career and his sound and his attitude are for real i met in Miami Beach and fell in love with him as a musician.Country Charlie is a dynamic force in country music , he is an icon a legend .God Bless Charlie Pride. He is a blessed entertainer and I think cma should put him in the hall of fame right with his peersPorter merle and many others thanks a greatful Florida Granny

[cheerydavie]

@citramistymorn Thank tou for viewing my channel yes Charley is long overdue in the C.M.A Hall of Fame

[emmaandrossy]

i do so agree, he should be in the hall of fame. He is definitely one of the best singers around.

[countryboy5510]

CHARLEY AND HIS WIFE CAME I TO THE GAS STATION WHERE MY DAD WORKED IN DALLAS TEXAS BOTH VERY NICE GREAT MEMORIES MY DAD HAS SINCE PASSED OF CANCER THANKS JESUS MOM DAD CHARLEY PRIDE

[1Sharon1Contois1]

love this song.

[1Sharon1Contois1]

Love ths tune describe ME!

[cheerydavie]

@1Sharon1Contois1 Glad you enjoyed Charley.met Charley a few times he is a very down to earth person and a real GENT

[sheltv100]

"I'm just born to be exactly what you see," that is Charlies way of telling us that yes he is proud to be black, but on the other hand, he is just himself.

[msmithstud]

GOD bless you, Charley.

[hugh750]

charley pride is good

i really like his early recordings!

i grew up listening to his music (i was born in 1966)

[MrZedfour]

happiness is not having what you want, its wanting what you have. nice one charlie.

[albrodie]

I can relate to the message of this song so well. It is just me. I love it!

[cheerydavie]

@albrodie glad you enjoyed Charlie

[zaaritha]

This is so good!

[Marcelrcar]

this is the best song Charley ever did

[cheerydavie]

I agree I also liked Jeannie Norman thanks for your comment

[robinspillman]

life is real you can make

[CRANSHAWS555]

depression took its toll on this truly great

performer.

[TheCharlery]

this is music

[kelovictor1]

Im looking for Pero Joe by Charlie Pride

[phoenix1916]

never heard of it??

[JUMPMASTER1963]

One of the greatest voices in the history of country music, hands down!!!!! God Bless you Charlie.

[reallJUMPMASTER1963]

@JUMPMASTER1963 jerkoffmaster1963 only fucking hillbillies will like this shit, stupid polack canuck, you are too damn old to live. hahaha fucking old fart should die.

[kitaarspeler]

BEAUTIFULL! You are my absolute hero Charley, i could listen to you non-stop. I give you TEN stars!

[cheerydavie]

thank for your commet and thanks for taking the time to view my chanel

[COUNTRYISLANDER]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE, THANKS CHARLIE.

[Kittielips]

Good for you!!

Great words.

5*****.

Jennie.

[WESTFIRLD]

MY DAD LOVES THIS SONG!!

[franklindavid]

Great singer, brings out the best in every song he sings.

[lamoys5]

brings back memories in my mind :]

[briartlaw]

love this great..

[SmokestackMckegger]

I love this song, Thanks Charley.

[randyonwuakor]

his music make me proud.

[mcyrus]

Outstanding...many, many thanks...

[phoenix1916]

Brilliant: simple lyrics but so true!!!

[theclantully]

This is who, I am just me! Everyone has to remember we can and what to be some one else but you can never change who you are! So be happy of who you are because I sure the do! Much Love Punk ass Tully

[burntcheese57]

This song has helped me through many tough times. Great song!

[kasonayb]

good song means alot

[dandraws]

Awesome song. I've never heard of Charley Pride until today.

[4899702]

where were u then? hes the best country singer ever!!!!!!!!!!

[sherii543]

NICE

[cheerydavie]

Thank you MrsGuero420 Charley's got a way with his voice like no other have a good day

[MrsGuero420]

Some people are wantin' more, I just want what I got....I was born to be exactly what you see!!!..... Great song, Thanks for posting!!!!

[denisegregory1954]

that is a lovely way to think abit like myself happy with what i have im just me .

[4899702]

hugs and kisses to u charlie from nfld, canada. we love u!!!!!!!

[frazter1]

my country is called scotland btw

[4899702]

lovely song!!!!!! loves ya charlie pride..

[Mowac]

Charley Pride comes in second in sales only to Elvis Presley for RCA Records.

[highnrising]

That's a bit of nonsense that gets written in a lot of Charley Pride albums and promotional materials.

Charley sold a lot of records for RCA, I'm sure, but not nearly as many as Perry Como, Dolly Parton, or Alabama, among others. He never really "crossed over" and country records were not big sellers in those years.

[no1countryfan]

does it matter who sold the most records?

i been a fan of charlie's for any years.

record sales don't matter . he matters and his great music.

[cheerydavie]

totally agree with you no1countryfan Charleys is a great ammbassador for country music

[cheerydavie]

Clint8179 glad it back good memories thanks for taking the time to listen to my channel

[Clint8179]

Summer, 1971, I was 8 yrs old riding with my dad in his truck hauling pulpwood to the papermill in Erie Pa. They had a Country station and we heard this song most everyday. Takes me right back to that time. Great song, and great memories

[Cashfan84]

"i was just born to be exactly, what you see!...i dunno but thats just me...lol

[johnpeters1965]

great song by charlie love it

[cheerydavie]

thanks johnpeters1965 for your

 Comments

[brisansam66]

I have seen charley 4 times live and hes just great a realgood old boy..

[duckman9791]

from Frances and Robert this is pure quality what a voice. keep em comin Cherrydavie

[cjthemusicman]

I'm not the worst, or the best, I'm just me.....

[cheerydavie]

I'm not the worst,

or the best,

I'm just me..... you and me both(lol)

[rollinwiththeflow]

LOL! I guess we're all stuck in the middle, huh!

[kumbikumbi]

Yea, right in the middle ooh!

[Cashfan84]

lmao!!!

[jdfanscot]

My favorite Charley Pride song... saw him once in Dublin and once in Inverness and both times he was superb

[cheerydavie]

ive been lucky to Charley 3 times as you sayhes superb & i got to interview him for my Country music programme

[manitowaning]

GREAT!!!!!! Thanks, cheery!

[chadiid]

i really love this song

[highnrising]

My favorite Charley Pride song. Really well written, whoever the writer is.

[cheerydavie]

Hi highrising glad you like "I'm just me" wriiten by Glenn Martin

And it was #1 in July 1971 & it was Charley's 7th. # 1

[chadiid]

great song, I love it

[7246a]

WOW!..I've been looking for this song on YT..great sound...thank you for sharing:)

[cheerydavie]

Glad to of service im an avid Charley fan seen Charley twice in Edinburgh(Scotland)