Here I Am


 * "Here I am, this is me" — Delta Goodrem

"Here I Am" is a song written and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, included in her 1971 album Coat of Many Colors. In 2018, Parton re-recorded the song as a duet with Australian singer-songwriter Sia, for the soundtrack to the 2018 Netflix film Dumplin'. It was produced by Linda Perry and released as the first single from the soundtrack on 14 September 2018.

Critical reception
Upon its release, the 2018 single received positive reviews from music critics. Writing for Rolling Stone, Althea Legaspi said Parton and Sia's "voices meld together, giving it a hymnal quality, buoyed by gospel-styled choir backing vocals." In a review for National Public Radio, Lars Gotrich noted the song's slower tempo compared to the original 1971 recording, calling the single "a gospel-infused statement of purpose."

Commercial performance
The single sold 10,000 copies during its first week of release. It debuted and peaked at No. 37 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Music video
The music video for the song was released on 2 November 2018. Neither Parton nor Sia appear in the video, which follows a mourner visiting a grave, a homeless man begging for change, a child cowering in fear as her mother is abused, and an elderly woman sick in bed. It focuses on the evolution of the characters introduced at the beginning, and leaves viewers with an uplifting message of hope.

Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.


 * Chris Allgood – mastering assistant
 * David Angell – violin
 * Sean Badum – string recording assistant
 * Avery Bright – viola
 * Billy Bush – mixing
 * David Davidson – violin
 * Luke Edgemon – background vocals
 * Damon Fox – piano, B3 organ, electric guitar
 * Luis Flores – assistant engineer
 * David Goldstein – drums
 * Austin Hoke – cello, string arrangements
 * Emily Lazar – mastering
 * Briana Lee – background vocals
 * John McBride – string recording
 * Billy Mohler – bass
 * Emily Nelson – cello
 * Dolly Parton – lead vocals
 * Linda Perry – producer, engineer
 * Eli Pearl – electric guitar, acoustic guitar
 * Sia Furler – lead vocals
 * Maiya Skykes – background vocals
 * Katelyn Westergard – violin
 * Kristin Weber – violin
 * Kristin Wilkinson – viola