"Say I Am (What I Am)" is a song written by Barbara and George Tomsco and was recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells for their 1966 album, Hanky Panky. The song reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. The song also reached #12 in Canada.
Cover versions
The Fireballs also released a version in 1966 that was the B-side to their song "Torquay Two".
Another cover of the song was also released in 1966 by Stu Mitchell & Doug Roberts, recorded at Norman Petty Recording Studios.