Mr. Big Stuff
Jean Knight
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(Oh yeah, ooh) Mr. Big Stuff Who do you think you are Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna get my love Now because you wear all those fancy clothes (oh yeah) And have a big fine car, oh yes you do now Do you think I can afford to give you my love (oh yeah) You think you're higher than every star above Mr. Big Stuff Who do you think you are Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna get my love Now I know all the girls I've seen you with I know you broke their hearts one after another now, bit by bit You made 'em cry, many poor girls cry When they try to keep you happy, they just try to keep you satisfied Mr. Big Stuff, tell me, tell me Who do you think you are Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna get my love I'd rather give my love to a poor guy that has a love that's true (oh yeah) Than to be fooled around and get hurt by you 'Cause when I give my love, I want love in return (oh yeah) Now I know this is a lesson Mr. Big Stuff you haven't learned Mr. Big Stuff, tell me Who do you think you are Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna get my love Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna break my heart Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna make me cry Mr. Big Stuff, tell me Just who do you think you are Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna get my love Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna break my heart Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna make me cry Mr. Big Stuff, tell me, tell me Just who do you think you are Mr. Big Stuff You're never gonna get my love
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Written by: CARROL WASHINGTON, JOSEPH BROUSSARD, RALPH WILLIAMS
Lyrics © CARALJO MUSIC INC.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Mr. Big Stuff" was released in 1969 by Jean Knight.
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LabelThe song was released under the label Stax Records, a major player in the creation of Southern soul and Memphis soul music varieties.
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Chart Success"Mr. Big Stuff" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Soul chart for five weeks in 1971.
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Gold RecordThe song earned gold status by the RIAA for sales of more than a million copies.
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Grammy NominationIn 1972, "Mr. Big Stuff" earned Jean Knight a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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WritersThe song was co-written by Joseph Broussard, Carrol Washington, and Ralph Williams.
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Popularity"Mr. Big Stuff" is Jean Knight's most popular and instantly recognisable song.
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Cover Versions"Mr. Big Stuff" has been covered and sampled by many other artists. Some well-known covers include those by Queen Latifah and Heavy D.
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Use in FilmsThe song has been used in multiple movies and TV shows, such as "Boyz n the Hood," "Crooklyn," and "Superbad."
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Cultural Impact"Mr. Big Stuff" has been sampled in many hip-hop songs, showcasing its impact and influence.
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Commercial UsageThis song was used by Burger King in a TV commercial in 2008 for a new line of sandwiches.
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Late ReleaseAlthough the song was recorded in 1969, it was not released until 1971 due to initial doubts by the label's heads about its potential success. They were proved wrong as it became a major hit.
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DurationThe song's duration is approx 2 minutes 44 seconds, a rather standard length for pop and R&B songs of the era.
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