I'm Easy (song)
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"I'm Easy" was a popular music hit in 1976 in the United States
. The song was featured in the movie Nashville, written and performed by Keith Carradine
.
The song is a ballad about a lover who is guileless and in awe of the object of his love. The film juxtaposes these lyrics by presenting the song in the context of a fictional character who is a manipulative womanizer. When Tom performs the song at the Exit/In
(a real-life Nashville
music club where the scene was shot), he dedicates it to "a special someone." Several women in the audience, recent and future conquests, believe the song has been written for them.
"I'm Easy" won the Academy Award
for Best Original Song
, in 1975, and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song (Motion Picture)
, in 1976. Although the film received five nominations this was the only Academy Award it received. The song peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart and spent one week atop the adult contemporary chart
. "I'm Easy" was Carradine's only recording to reach the Top 40, and took the #71 slot on the year-end countdown.
"I'm Easy" was initially released as an acoustic guitar ballad, with a cello accompaniment. It was re-recorded by Carradine at a slightly faster tempo with the addition of percussion, keyboards and synthesizer accompaniment in 1981.
Also recorded by Canadian, Ron Nigrini, released by Attic Records (Canada)
in 1975.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The song was featured in the movie Nashville, written and performed by Keith Carradine
Keith Carradine
Keith Ian Carradine is an American actor who has had success on stage, film and television. In addition, he is a Golden Globe and Oscar winning songwriter. As a member of the Carradine family, he is part of an acting "dynasty" that began with his father, John Carradine.-Early life:Keith...
.
The song is a ballad about a lover who is guileless and in awe of the object of his love. The film juxtaposes these lyrics by presenting the song in the context of a fictional character who is a manipulative womanizer. When Tom performs the song at the Exit/In
Exit/In
Exit/In is a music venue in Nashville, Tennessee. Exit/In is located on Elliston Place near Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University. It opened in 1971 under the management of Owsley Manier and Brugh Reynolds. As a small venue seating 200 or so, it developed its unique reputation in the 1970s...
(a real-life Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
music club where the scene was shot), he dedicates it to "a special someone." Several women in the audience, recent and future conquests, believe the song has been written for them.
"I'm Easy" won the Academy Award
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
for Best Original Song
Academy Award for Best Original Song
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film...
, in 1975, and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song (Motion Picture)
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song was awarded for the first time in 1962 and has been awarded annually since 1965 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.-1960s:...
, in 1976. Although the film received five nominations this was the only Academy Award it received. The song peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart and spent one week atop the adult contemporary chart
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
. "I'm Easy" was Carradine's only recording to reach the Top 40, and took the #71 slot on the year-end countdown.
"I'm Easy" was initially released as an acoustic guitar ballad, with a cello accompaniment. It was re-recorded by Carradine at a slightly faster tempo with the addition of percussion, keyboards and synthesizer accompaniment in 1981.
Also recorded by Canadian, Ron Nigrini, released by Attic Records (Canada)
Attic Records (Canada)
Attic Records was a Canadian independent record label, founded in 1974 by Alexander Mair and Tom Williams. The label was known for developing Canadian talent, including Anvil, Lee Aaron, Maestro Fresh Wes, The Nylons, Teenage Head, and Triumph...
in 1975.