Yes I Am is the fourth album by singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released in 1993 (see 1993 in music). The title is generally thought to refer to Etheridge's recent coming out as a lesbian, confirming long-standing rumours about her personal life. This is the album that catapulted Melissa Etheridge into superstardom. The rock ballad "Come to My Window" hit the tube first, with Etheridge and her guitar and actress Juliette Lewis having a nervous breakdown. This single brought the album into the public consciousness and was quickly followed by "I'm the Only One" (a U.S. #8 hit) and "If I Wanted To" (U.S. #16). The following people contributed to this album: Melissa Etheridge – vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, producer Waddy Wachtel – electric guitar Scott Thurston – keyboards Kevin McCormick – bass Mauricio Fritz Lewak – drums, percussion Hugh Padgham – producer, mixing engineer Greg Goldman – assistant engineer John Aguto – assistant engineer Mike Baumgartner – assistant engineer Bob Ludwig – mastering Pino Palladino – bass David Sutton – bass on "All American Girl" James Fearnley – accordion on "Talking to My Angel" Ian McLagan – organ on "I Will Never Be the Same"