"I'm So Proud" is a song written by American singer-songwriter

Curtis Mayfield Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.

and recorded by

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in 1963 for the album ''

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''. Released as a single in 1964, "I'm So Proud" peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Singles chart and number 16 on the '' Cash Box'' Top 100 Singles chart.

Charts

Cover versions

R&B/Soul group,

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, covered "I'm So Proud" on their 1970 album, “Tasteful Soul”.

Deniece Williams Deniece Williams (born June Deniece Chandler; June 3, 1951) is an American singer. She has been described as "one of the great soul voices" by the BBC. She is best known for the songs " Free", " Silly", "It's Gonna Take a Miracle" and two ''Bil ...

covered "I'm So Proud" as the title track to her 1983 album, reaching number 28 on the '' Billboard''

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chart. Phyl Garland of ''

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'' thought her version "displays Williams in a coolly assertive Sixties vein."

References

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