Ingrid Michaelson Performs 'The Way I Am' at ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO

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[erikabaird]

This performance is almost like you’re sat down in some cosy little coffee shop sipping on a cappuccino and she is the performer for the afternoon. It’s like a really warm hug.

[hollygaskin]

I love that she's such a quirky little bird.

[oops]

She says there isn't a special story behind the song, but she sings the words like she means them.

[SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

It may well be her only "hit". But what a hit it is. It is a perfect song and the way she sings is with the wonderful phrasing, WOW! I love this song!

[iamfilipinas]

Who would dare thumbs down Ingrid Michaelson???!!!

[johnnyvarga]

I once had hair loss and my girlfriend the time actually did buy me rogaine..and that line was just so specific to me so it quickly became a favorite

[scaryterry]

3:17 that smile and delivery of that line will never not be my favorite part of this video

[Robbob]

Never heard a live TV audience as quiet as this one.

[Janelou]

This is one of the sweetest live perfomances I have seen in a while :D

[closetcleaner]

This is Ingrid's bid for immortality. A classic love song that will surely last

[ComradeStiv]

She is effing *_mesmerizing_*. Her phrasing, dat voice, dat charm, doze eyes, her this, her that ... ugh nvm .... stopping before I go mad.

I've watched so many different tubes of this song so many times I should be completely sick of it by now but NOPE .... she gets me _every time_. Each performance feels new and magical. As if it were possible, this one feels even extra special and intimate some how.

Damn you Ingrid. This is completely insane.

[glennpettersson]

This song was the wedding dance for a lovely couple. Great song.

[michaelg]

I still love her. She kept me going for all those years. She really did. Though we never met.

[GhostMcRogue]

Nothing but respect for this beautiful woman and her beautiful voice. She sounds absolutely incredible live, it's mind blowing

[SerenaTeacosyElizabeth]

I plan to walk down the aisle to this song :)

[pcentenp]

wow, she sounds great live...great talent.

[ellisc]

"cause I love you more than I could ever promise" ... What could you take away from this song to make it better? What could you add that would make it better? Two minutes of musical perfection.

[gbbox]

this song started playing on my phone and I had to explain to my friends some bs, I secretly like it.

[AtraMade]

Great video from the start, but for anyone that wants it quickly to repeat views, song starts at 2:13

[Auggies]

I'm dying here...Such a beautiful young lady.