Here I Am

Dionne Warwick's early- and mid-'60s Scepter Records catalog stands as some of her finest and most prolific works in conjunction with the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. By the time of Here I Am in 1966, the superhuman nature of the trio's relationship had resulted in five long-players in three years, not counting soundtracks and live albums, which would bring the total to seven during the same time. Although some of their most successful collaborations were still ahead of them, the marriage of the duo's well-crafted and distinct pop songs with Warwick's light, supple vocals again resulted in several masterpieces. Are You There (With Another Girl), Window Wishing, Don't Go Breaking My Heart, and Long Day, Short Night are but a few of the hits and listener favorites on this album. In addition to the eight Bacharach/David pieces, Warwick truly demonstrates her versatility as an interpreter on the inimitable cover of the Gershwin standard I Love You, Porgy. Her voice conveys the noir tale with haunting resonance. In direct contrast is the joyous This Little Light, which furthers the evidence supporting her skills as a performer and features Warwick's solo piano accompaniment.

1965年12月　25岁的美国非裔歌姬Dionne Warwick推出第五张大碟［Here I Am］（Scepter出版），由导师Burt Bacharach, Hal David製作　，乐评优良, 是她事业早期最出色作品之一。登上美国Billboard专辑榜＃45，副榜──R&B专辑榜＃3,皆是当时其事业最高名次.