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Just as I Am (Rob Hegel song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Just as I Am'" is a song by American singer-songwriter Rob Hegel. It was co-written with Dick Wagner, and was released as a single in 1982. The song was covered three years later by English-Australian soft rock duo Air Supply from their eighth studio and second eponymous album, 'Air Supply'.
Rob Hegel's original version
"Just as I Am" is a ballad written by Hegel and Dick Wagner in 1982 and released as a non-album single which failed to chart. It was covered three years later by English-Australian duo Air Supply and became a top 20 hit.
Air Supply version
In May 1985, English-Australian soft rock duo Air Supply covered the song which was released as the lead single from their 1985 self-titled album. It became a top 20 hit on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Chart performance
"Just as I Am" peaked at No. 19 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, and No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart. It was to be Air Supply's last top 40 hit on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. The song also reached No. 12 on the Canadian 'RPM' singles chart, and No. 9 on its Adult Contemporary chart. In Australia, the song peaked at No. 79.Track listing
;U.S. 7" single:A. "Just as I Am" - 4:31
:B. "Crazy Love" - 3:58
;UK 12" single
:A1. "Just as I Am"
:A2. "All Out of Love"
:B1. "Crazy Love"
:B2. "Lost in Love"
:B3. "Even the Nights Are Better"
References
Category:1982 songs
Category:1982 singles
Category:1985 singles
Category:Air Supply songs
Category:Songs written by Dick Wagner
Category:Songs written by Rob Hegel
Category:Song recordings produced by Bob Ezrin
Category:Arista Records singles
Category:Mercury Records singles
Category:1980s ballads
Category:Rock ballads
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