Boss
Diana Ross
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Fancy me Thought I had my degree In life and how to love What if you run? I had a one step plan to prove it Guide in my pocket for fools Folly and fun Love had to show me one thing I was so right, so right Thought I could turn emotion, on and off I was so sure, so sure But love taught me Who was, who was, who was the boss I'd defy Anyone who claimed that I Didn't control Whatever moved in my soul I could tempt, touch, delight Just because you fell for me Why should I feel uptight Love had to show me one thing I was so right, so right Thought I could turn emotion, on and off I was so sure, I was so, so sure But love taught me Taught me who was, who was, the boss Love taught me, taught me Taught me, taught me I was so right, so right Thought that I could turn emotion, on and off I was so sure, so sure But love taught me Taught me who was, who was, the boss Love taught me (stood right up in my face and) Love taught me who was the boss Love taught me who was the boss Love taught me, love taught me Love taught me
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Written by: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Boss" is a song by American singer Diana Ross. It was produced and written by Ashford & Simpson for her 1979 Motown album of the same name.
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Charts SuccessThe song peaked at number 12 on the US Hot Soul Singles chart, and number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also scored a top 40 hit in the United Kingdom, demonstrating its success on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Album AchievementThe "Boss" album, which this song features on, is one of Diana Ross's most successful records. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating over one million copies sold.
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Live PerformancesDiana Ross often performed "Boss" during her live concerts and it has been included in several of her greatest hits collections.
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Music StyleThe song "Boss" is classified as a Disco Classic. It is filled with Ross's powerful vocals, funk-fuelled rhythms, and a catchy chorus that made it a hit on dancefloors around the world.
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Cultural Influence"Boss" has been extensively sampled and covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and impact on popular culture.
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RemixesIn 2019, the song was remixed by English DJ, producer and remixer Eric Kupper and climbed to the number 1 position on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Advocacy SymbolAs the song's title suggests, it is an empowering song that made Diana Ross a figure of strength and self-realization, a symbol of female empowerment during a time when women were fighting for equal rights.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song has inspired many artists such as the girl group Fifth Harmony, who cited Diana Ross and her song "Boss" as a source of inspiration for their hit single "BO$$."
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Evolution in Pop MusicThe song "Boss" has been seen as a significant transition in Diana Ross's music from soul and R&B into pop music, embodying the mainstream appeal that she commanded during her prolific career.
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