Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)
Natalie Cole
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Sophisticated lady Sophisticated lady Sophisticated lady Sophisticated lady Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah She's a different lady with a different style She stands tall and ready like the Eiffel Tower She is hip to politics, but loves her jazz She's got lots of rhythm, she's got lots of class Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah Oh, huh She wears knee-length dresses with her high-high steppers She's not no back-stabber, but she's sure a pleaser She talks quiet and gentle, she acts very cool She sticks close to her lover, she obeys God's rule (whoa) Sophisticated lady (sophisticated lady, yeah) Sophisticated lady (oh) Sophisticated lady (that's her name, that's her name) Sophisticated lady (whoa, whoa) Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yi, yi, yi, yi, yi, whoa, oh Whoa, oh, oh, oh She's the kind of person that you'd like to meet 'Cause she's always smilin' and she's always neat She can start a fire in the coldest man She's a hip slick sister known throughout the land, oh Sophisticated lady (that's her name) Sophisticated lady (sophisticated lady) Oh, well, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo Hoo, that's her name, yeah Sophisticated lady (lady, lady) Sophisticated lady (oh) Sophisticated lady (ah, ah, ah) Sophisticated lady (ooh, ooh) Sophisticated lady (ooh) Sophisticated lady Sophisticated lady
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Written by: Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Natalie Cole
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" is a song by American singer Natalie Cole. She is the daughter of the legendary jazz singer Nat King Cole.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1976 and became one of Cole's most successful single releases.
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Album"Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" is a track from Cole's second studio album, "Natalie". The album further cemented her status in the music industry after her successful debut.
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GenreThe song blends elements of R&B, soul and jazz genres, showcasing Natalie Cole's diverse musical influences and abilities.
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Chart Performance"Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" reached the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and peaked at number 25 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Grammy WinThe song garnered Cole her second Grammy award win in 1977 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. It was also her first Grammy for a single track as her previous award was for her debut album "Inseparable".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" portray a confident and independent woman who values her self-worth. It was considered a feminist anthem during its time.
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SampledParts of "Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" have been sampled by several other artists across different genres. For instance, the rap group A Tribe Called Quest sampled the song in their 1991 track "Check the Rhime".
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CollaboratorsWorking on this song, Natalie Cole collaborated with long time producers Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy. They also co-wrote the song.
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Live Performances"Sophisticated Lady (She's a Different Lady)" remained a regular feature in Cole's set lists during live performances and is considered one of her signature songs.
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