I'm the Man (Joe Jackson song)
| "I'm the Man" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Joe Jackson | ||||
| from the album I'm the Man | ||||
| B-side | "Come On" | |||
| Released | September 1979 | |||
| Recorded | March 1979 TW Studios, Fulham, London | |||
| Genre | New wave, punk rock, spiv rock | |||
| Length | 3:58 | |||
| Label | A&M Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joe Jackson | |||
| Producer(s) | David Kershenbaum | |||
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"I'm the Man" is a song written and performed by Joe Jackson, appearing on the album of the same name. Written for the album's "spiv rock" theme, the song is a new wave rock track with humorous lyrics.
"I'm the Man" was released as the album's first single, failing to chart in the UK or US but reaching number 23 in Canada. The song has since seen positive critical reception and has appeared on multiple Jackson compilation albums.