the album in return for a commitment by Rodgers to co-produce Monardo's then-upcoming album of music from The Empire Strikes Back. Monardo, a former first-call session player who had a string of hits in the late 1970s with disco versions of film music, also played trombone on the album and is featured in a solo towards the end of "I'm Coming Out": Trombone solos have been rare on Top 40 songs in the post-big band era and especially so since the 1960s. Notable exceptions include brief solos by James Pankow on a handful of early Chicago hits and Clifford Adams' brief solo on Kool & the Gang's 1983 hit "Joanna". The dispute with Ross led to none of the musicians being credited on the album cover and also may have had a part in Rodgers backing out of his commitment to Monardo's Meco Plays Music from The Empire Strikes Back album. However, Rodgers and Monardo later mended their professional relationship and subsequent digital releases of the album credit Monardo and the other musicians. A 2003 two-disc release of the album included the Rodgers/Edwards mix originally rejected by Ross, as a bonus track. Music video The video consists of Ross performing the song with studio musicians live in concert. Track listings U.S., UK, French, and German 7-inch and 12-inch single Side A: "I'm Coming Out" Side B: "Give Up" Dutch 7-inch and 12-inch single Side A: "I'm Coming Out" Side B: "Never Say I Don't Love You" Swedish 7-inch single Side A: "I'm Coming Out" Side B: "My Old Piano" Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Amerie version In 2003, American singer Amerie covered "I'm Coming Out" for the soundtrack to the film Maid in Manhattan. Her version was released as a single in select European countries and Australia. The final single version to be released was the Loren Dawson remix. The original single version (which is similar to the original) can be found on both CD singles and the original motion picture soundtrack to Maid in Manhattan. Ross' version appears on the film's soundtrack album as well. Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. Track listings German CD single "I'm Coming Out" (Loren Dawson Remix) – 3:49 "Talkin' to Me" (album version) – 4:00 "Talkin' to Me" (Trackmasters Remix) (featuring Foxy Brown) – 3:38 "Talkin’ to Me" (Mark Ronson Sunshine Remix) (no loop) – 3:09