Helen Reddy - I Am Woman (Australian TV Special / 1975 / HQ)

[@lainy8742]

Oh yes, I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to, I can do anything I am Strong I am Invincible I am Woman.

[@theseasonalguy990]

Yeah this is just more than just a song!!

[@JocelynCleolette]

I want to sing this on a stage and point my finger on the person who cause me pain on the words "born of pain"

[@patriciagriffin1505]

We all woman and men could learn a lot from this song

[@mljones655]

In 1977, I entered the US Army. This song got me thru the hard parts of basic training, & then in my stint of service dealing with white male "superiors". Thank you Helen Reddy! RIP

[@mljones655]

@Sunny bob Quackers Not sure why you brought up Black men... or the right to vote. My 1st duty stationed, the ratio of men to women was 22 to 1. And I entered the Army right after WACs were abolished & we were all enlisted women. A lot of NCOs & officers were stuck in the past or just not accepting of women in a male dominated society.

[@trevorfitzpatrick5912]

One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@AlexisDellmann]

0:47 Remember when this song came out. The meaning is still as strong 0:33 today in 2024 as it was back in 1975. God Bless U Helen..❤

[@coldlakealta4043]

2023: I played this 48 year old song for my grand daughters, 10 and 13. They were inspired and overwhelmed by how much it matched their feelings and aspirations as young women in the evolved world. God bless, Helen, for your timeless words. They have put it into their play lists.

[@AlexisDellmann]

So glad To have been growing up in the 60's and 70's. There was some Great music back then... Thankyou Helen for giving us this Great sing.......

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

So beautiful!

[@edpolk1262]

Beautiful and talented. RIP

[@trevorfitzpatrick5912]

As cool as you like Helen in her day with one hell of a tune god bless you lady you certainly kicked some ass.

[@MarianneCurleyAustralianAuthor]

The fact that Helen Reddy sang this amazing song calmly and with such conviction is awesome and a testimony to her wonderful voice, but the most amazing part is that she wrote this song. It is one of the best and long surviving inspirational songs ever written.

[@Boddissatva]

She lived it.

[@iansnyder274]

@@Boddissatva She sure did...fought like hell to get where she did..an extraordinary woman...HUMAN BEING!!

[@kerryticehurst5046]

And always with dignity 💪

[@KeithWeller63]

co-wrote it

[@marcmenton8063]

Sounds like a bitter woman

[@randymillhouse791]

WOW! Thank you, Helen Reddy.

[@Tully241]

I wish Helen were alive to watch us defeat Trump and the crusty old men that want to destroy everything her awesome song represents!

[@LexisScott-i7j]

❤"ACHIEVE MY FINAL GOAL"❤

[@jimmyoconnell6167]

Rip Helen god bless you 🙏

[@AM-ni3sz]

This performance will never date.

[@mrsbluesky8415]

This was a monster hit back in the day. My friends and I used to write down the lyrics to our favorite songs and memorize them. This was definitely one of our favs.

[@debra6513]

This song helped me get through healing from childhood abuse and military sexual trauma (MST) Love Helen and I Am Women, best song ever written🙏✨🙏

[@marilynrose4941]

❤❤❤❤

[@angelrivera8558]

Oh hellen you are the woman of a generation

[@wendymarman4304]

So relevant today nearly 50 years after it was first written. Thank you Helen Reddy

[@paulkenneally789]

You are correct.. I am a British bloke and l used to sing this to my daughter..

[@louisebailey9219]

So sad that it's s o relevant 50 yrs later !

[@whyicare]

Helen Reddy had to face hardship and many years of being unnoticed of her musical talents until she was finally recognized. The song was an inspiration for many women but also serves how to overcome her struggle in a business dominated by men.

[@pf44444]

God gift a goddess❤❤

[@MichaelAfton-et5bf]

This is my chosen song to enter the service for my funeral , having been my mantra since the 70s ...thank you Helen.

[@rainajackson7878]

me too

[@lindajackson2382]

THIS WAS OUR ANTHEM in the 70's!!!

[@gingw7333]

It's time to bring it back in America.

[@DebraCompton-p5y]

Yes it was and now in 2024 even more!!❤

[@vincentbaca790]

This song rocked!!!!

[@whemmings5737]

What a great song 🎶

[@melindamanley8914]

OMG With The Passage of AZ's Draconian 1864 Law and Reversal of Roe vs Wade Helen Reddy's 🎼I Am Woman🎼 Is Even More Relevant.

[@maryarchibald8803]

Thinking today of our Afghan sisters and others in the world who are still fighting for equality.

[@tgin7100]

Yes!! And the people in texas

[@BobChippewa]

@@tgin7100 Texas is of the fastest growing states in the country; and why? FREEDOM

[@abc-rp2nf]

​@@BobChippewaexcept when it comes to abortion

[@BBC600]

@@abc-rp2nfAbortion is murder!

[@stephenvincent4989]

Helen was “WOMAN” with a haunting voice and a very great hard fought for career. One “VERY SPECIAL” Lady - RIP you certainly earned it,

[@shannonmurphy428]

Hellen Reddy was a hero . I used to sing this song to my Mom way back in the 70s when she was leaving my Father who likely would Have killed us eventually if she wouldn’t have left him. I just left a very abusive relationship myself and Will never be put on the floor again. I listen to this song everyday now. It’s my anthem. I am strong! I am invincible! I am woman!!! Thank Helen , your song has helped save lives. Thank you! RIP. ❤️🙏

[@jeanneharrington4606]

@Shannon Murphy No doubt there is a strong connection for many women with Helen Reddy and her music. Women who have shared the same struggles and similar situations...and survived.

[@toneymullins7092]

My GOD SHANNON YOU ARE SO VERY VERY CORRECT IN SO MANY WAYS. THIS MOVEMENT WILL I REPEAT WILL SUCCEED!!! IT HAS TO !!!!! TONEY M

[@pjangels609]

My mother hated the womans movment, but then Ted bundy!

[@stanleyhornbeck1625]

Very monumental song and a message to Republicans that are trying to take away women's rights.

[@silvaadourian3185]

I left a very toxic abusive relationship lucky to be alive today

[@denisedoherty4909]

I love when she looks straight at the audience and says "God bless every one of your souls" Such an authentic and special lady. God bless HER soul.

[@teller1290]

But wasn't she pro-abort?

[@harry6555]

she was an aussie but loved in Canada, USA, West Indies, Australia, NZ, India and the world . She was a great woman

[@marywissing7135]

Yes we are strong and we need empowerment of this song adds to our strength too deal with issues today go helen sing sing we all. Listening we hear you go helen makes me feel strong thank you

[@whyicare]

This song broke me many marriages. The song gave the inspiration to many wives to leave their abusive husbands.

[@sambabisky4742]

She is fantastic

[@JereWilkerson]

I remember watching this when it was orginally telecast. I love this song. One of Helen's best.

[@starwood213]

This song was the anthem for the era. Great performance and Helen was stunning.

[@BobChippewa]

now the anthem is "I'm woman hire me"

[@starwood213]

Or some would like to insist I am Woman. I'm a powerless victim.

[@tigerstripe56]

I loved Everything about this song the first moment I heard it back in the day. A Beautiful Voice and Woman. God Bless her. RIP.

[@cindyland6273]

HONOR THIS TALENTED SINGER INTO KENNEDY CENTER.

[@gregmac2392]

Here we are 50 years later still watching this performance. An incredible song and great performance!

[@kimnelson9910]

women are the greatest entity of the universe!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrissac8584]

they're aight

[@paulbell4062]

Oh hell yeah 😎

[@daawedge9324]

f in great !!! we miss our wonderful singer !

[@Nancy-sr7qd]

This song means as much to me today as the day it came out ❤

[@Wazup4177]

A very classy lady!

[@stevedoubleu99B]

What a superb performance......I could not take my eyes off her.😊

[@whatevershebrings]

What a stellar performance of one of the 70's great anthems. You can see the emotion and strength in her eyes as she sings; she's beautiful and powerful.

[@jermainamburayan580]

Helen Reddy turned to be my role model for woman back in 1975 when i heard this song when i was 16 years old. iT is still a lift me up song till today. I am glad that United Nations gave her that honor by choosing this as their theme. This song is relevant today as much as it was back then. Thank you, Helen . RIP Beautiful legend.

[@mljones655]

Maybe even more relevant.

[@SusanCody-p7v]

My favourite song of all time, when I'm feeling down @ nothing else will do , this is my pick - me - up, thankyou Helen , truly an inspiration to all women, God Bless !❤😊

[@lynnemathis9263]

Hiya I am 68 n remember this all so very very deeply in my soul that even now tears run down my face as I listen n am now turning my 13 granddaughter on to activism n this all ✌✌✌

[@Marlee82]

The people in the audience be like 😐 She’s a legend!! I’d be rockin’ out!! ❤️

[@jamesgilmore8256]

And 35 years ago. In Australia. Pardon my french, but that took balls.

[@catserver8577]

Was listening to a replaying of a Top 40 from 75, and I am not kidding, Casey Kasem introduced her as "This little girl all the way from Australia who has the number one song in the USA." It was this song, no less. Lesson noted and ignored I guess.

[@maakeklein4073]

This says it all A MAN AND A WOMAN end of story!

[@missymissymiss5192]

I’m glad there’s a live version of this song. It showcases her powerful voice.

[@adriansanders9111]

This song I loved dearly for my moma! Single mom of two, greatest mom's of all! I offer that message to all! Peace!Adrian

[@babsgrad1976]

I am one of thousands of women that have had the honor of seeing her live in concert. I was about 13 or so and she was one of my biggest inspirations. They say MEN are strong WO MEN are even stronger. She is a force and I have carried her inside me to this day. Gender does not mean you are incapable. HELEN REDDY is IN-vincible and EMpowering. A light in all of us burns bright due to her......

[@jjac451]

Rip Helen reddy I love your music.

[@paulg444]

She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen ! Pure perfection.

[@melody-anneschultz8210]

Great song by Helen Reddy

[@ChristyBadolato]

I love this song 1975 😂🎉😢❤😅🎉😊❤😢😅😊

[@jeffConrad-z6y]

Helen reddy. Music 🎼. Song 🎧. Friends. Best. Great. 😊 😊 Helen. Reddy. Music. 🎵. Jeff 😊❤

[@nicholletteeast8502]

OMG! get goose bumps every time. Extraordinary woman

[@leefrancis190]

Helen Reddy,what an artist! What an Australian! She is too good to be true!

[@denisestelton9876]

She was and will be the woman who had a voice for everyone.

[@bonggojbihonggo991]

I Am Woman / Lyrics I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an' pretend 'Cause I've heard it all before And I've been down there on the floor And no one's ever gonna keep me down again Yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of pain Yes, I've paid the price But look how much I've gained If I have to, I can do anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman You can bend but never break me 'Cause it only serves to make me More determined to achieve my final goal And I come back even stronger Not a novice any longer 'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul Yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of pain Yes, I've paid the price But look how much I've gained If I have to, I can do anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman I am woman, watch me grow See me standing toe to toe As I spread my lovin' arms across the land But I'm still a little embryo With such a long, long way to go Until I make my brother understand Oh yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of pain Yes, I've paid the price But look how much I've gained If I have to, I can face anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman I am woman I am invincible I am strong I am woman I am invincible I am strong I am woman I am woman

[@gingw7333]

Time to bring this song back as our anthem ladies of America! August '22

[@greybeard7121]

Song for todays women. Believe.

[@robertwaid3579]

The year that Helen released that Song was about the time I was 16 or 17 year's of age. Man was life constantly changing back then? So it was an extremely moving Song along with the Women's Rights movement gaining more n more momentum all the Time then. But for Me it was an Eye 👁️👀 opener too My Mother & Aunt's previous Career's during WWII when they had done what the Men were supposed too be Doing. Boy did it point out the equality thing really well ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹. So Thank You for Sharing & May God Bless US All. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@richpizan8408]

Oh Helen!! You are immortal. You are woman girl.

[@JGLewis-jn2km]

Wouldn't it be great to have shows like this once again, that are not entirely 'made up' and prearranged, but are spontaneous and sweet? Actually, even having truly 'live' events of any sort is getting rare these days...

[@TodaysTomSawyer-lm8fu]

Legendary Entertainer. If I'm not wrong, that's her daughter Traci presenting her with flowers at the end.

[@keenahansel9104]

I don't know who that young girl is but I don't think it's Traci. It doesn't look like Traci, other than the girl is about Traci's age at the time. Also, I know Traci was painfully shy at that time and never wanted to be in the spotlight. She did everything she could to avoid it. This young girl looks like she's enjoying it.

[@edsphoto]

So great!

[@Darrigrande]

Helen Reddy was a classy lady, a pioneer and a great singer. She passed away in 2020 but her legacy has not been apreciated in the way it should be! A great injustice!

[@roberto5934]

The voice of an Angel.

[@fionaphillips3458]

Happy International Women's Day ! A fantastic message that needs recognition.

[@richwun1057]

I was fortunate to see her in a free concert that was given in LA during the summer in the 70's. It was called the LA Street Scene, where there were local bands, and some known bands, like War were playing in various stages there. But the big event was Helen Reddy, her performance started right at sundown, whereby she was flown in by a helicopter. And she performed on the biggest stage there, that is a performance I have cherished always. I was lucky to have witness greatness. Thank You Helen Reddy

[@elaineoneill4992]

Her song has kept me going through so many tough times here!

[@MsAmour2009]

the song is brilliant, absolutely brilliant

[@gregkoe60]

Real Australian woman!!

[@beverlysaletta2983]

RIP beautiful lady 💗

[@patriciaeversley1524]

R.I.P...your music is timeless...still relevant these many decades later....

[@doomandeeman5156]

This woman is such an inspiration

[@paulacalabrese8637]

Rip Helen Ready your music lives on

[@graciesaccardo9363]

My sister's love this so do my cousin 💘💘💘 we are strong 💕💕💕

[@leefrancis190]

Linda Ronstadt, my favourite female artist of all time,any song she sang is the best,hope she is enjoying her retirement and life,loved to her passionate fan,love you Linda

[@silvaadourian3185]

Loved her

[@earlenem5745]

She said United Nations chose her song in 2024 I wonder if they would choose her song now rest in peace Helen Reddy you will always the mist😢😢❤❤

[@marjanahjaiyana5272]

It’s a beautiful song ❤

[@terrysellers6712]

Isn't that wonderful 😢😊?

[@williamstalvey6920]

Beautiful

[@ChristyBadolato]

I love this song 1975 😮😅😊🎉😂❤🎉😢❤😮😅🎉❤ 😊

[@marialorenad.delacruz4575]

Very nice song!!!

[@robinhulbert7288]

Decades old and as powerful and meaningful as ever❤

[@frankny4947]

Helen Reddy IS woman..She looks it, she sings it, she feels it, she loves it, she's so thrilled about it...She wants everyone in the world to know about it...And I can't believe in High School in the mid 70's we hated this song when it came on the radio because we were totally into Hard Rock...And that 'Boys are better than Girls' attitude that most kids have as a teenager.....I never realized how awesome, and cool, and beautiful, Helen Reddy was...And all her fantastic songs...God Bless Helen Reddy....frankm62yroldwhitekid.....P.S. She would have made a good woman President...If she wasn't so busy her whole life..lol

[@olivebaptiste1880]

Love this song thank you

[@lindajackson2382]

Oh NO!! At MY high school, in 1974, I attended a college preparatory academy, all Catholic girls, and WE all sang I AM WOMAN all the time, especially in PE!

[@janking8009]

RIP Helen and thank you for sharing your talent with the world

[@skippyoz3366]

Great to see this Aussie woman wrire and sing this powerful song for women

[@wendypalmer8239]

Beautiful song

[@saltywisdom]

"I Am Woman" I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back and pretend 'Cause I've heard it all before And I've been down there on the floor No one's ever going to keep me down again Whoa, yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of pain Yes, I've paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to I can do anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman You can bend but never break me 'Cause it only serves to make me More determined to achieve my final goal And I'll come back even stronger Not a novice any longer 'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul Whoa, yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of pain Yes, I've paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to I can do anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman I am woman, watch me grow See me standing toe-to-toe As I spread my loving arms across the land But I'm still an embryo With a long, long way to go Until I make my brother understand Whoa, yes, I am wise But it's wisdom born of pain Yes, I've paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to I can face anything I am strong (strong) I am invincible (invincible) I am woman Oh, I am woman I am invincible I am strong I am woman I am invincible I am strong I am woman

[@pamila639]

His should be every woman’s mantra! She was amazing!

[@dawn428]

Beautiful song & I so love that jumpsuit 🙂

[@abrogard142]

Ah, so beautiful. I didn't know she'd gone. I didn't realise it was so long ago. It's like every present for me...

[@earlc5990]

Every woman in her gen " I am wise but full of pain".

[@parson8582]

"I am woman hear me roar"... and then she receives a bouquet of flowers..... I certainly respect her talent very much. Just an interesting observation.

[@sinclair657]

A beautiful song. Also my theme song for life.