Croce composed most of his own material; however, he did not write "I Got A Name." In an interview with Billboard writer Norman Gimbel, it was revealed that Croce chose to … See more

The song features a narrator who is proud of who he is and where he is going in life, undeterred by the naysaying of others. He begins by declaring that like any plant or animal, he has a … See more

Jim Croce performed the song live on an episode of The Midnight Special in 1973. There is at least one other known live video recorded performance of "I Got A Name," at Royce Hall, UCLA Campus, Los Angeles, California in August 1973. Croce performed the … See more

• Sammy Kershaw covered the song on the compilation album Jim Croce: A Nashville Tribute in 1997.
• Jerry Reed covered the song on his tribute album to Jim Croce Jerry Reed Sings Jim Croce.
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In 1973, Billboard wrote, "The song is bigger and more grandiose in lyric and melody content than Croce's usual funky material which … See more

7" Single (ABC-11389)
1. "I Got a Name" - 3:09
2. "Alabama Rain" - 2:14 See more

The song was used at the start and end of The Last American Hero, a 1973 film starring Jeff Bridges.
The song was featured in a TV commercial for See more