Boss

Diana Ross

About Boss

"The Boss" is a 1979 song written and produced by Ashford & Simpson and recorded by singer Diana Ross, who released it as a single on the Motown label. It was the first release from the album of the same title (1979).


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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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Diana Ross

Diana Ross is a Grammy Lifetime Award Winning entertainer and actress. She was born on March 26, 1944 to Fred and Ernestine Ross. Her birth name was Diane Ernestine Earle Ross. She is known for being the lead vocalist of the Supremes, who were Motown’a best selling act during the 1960’s and is one of the greatest girl groups of all time. Diana Ross is the mother of 5 children; Tracee Ellis Ross, Rhonda Ross Kendricks, Evan Ross, Ross Näess, and Chudney Ross. She has starred in many movies including Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, The Wiz, Double Platinum, and etc. She has 6 number ones, has made 116 singles, and has 25 studio albums. more »

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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.
Charts Success
The 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.
Album Achievement
The "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.
Live Performances
Diana Ross often performed "Boss" during her live concerts and it has been included in several of her greatest hits collections.
Music Style
The 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.
Cultural Influence
"Boss" has been extensively sampled and covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and impact on popular culture.
Remixes
In 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.
Advocacy Symbol
As 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.
Influence on Other Artists
The 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$$."
Evolution in Pop Music
The 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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