Muscles

Diana Ross

About Muscles

"Muscles" is a 1982 hit single written and produced by Michael Jackson, and performed by American singer Diana Ross. It was the first single release from Ross's Gold-certified album Silk Electric. The single reached number #7 in Cash Box magazine and #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It climbed as high as #4 on the Billboard Soul chart. The kinky song, which was supposedly named after Jackson's pet snake, was written for Ross and her "desire" for a muscle-bound lover. It earned Ross a twelfth and latest Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. (Although Ross never won a competitive Grammy, she was awarded an honorary Lifetime Achievement Award from NARAS in 2012.) The song was recorded in 1997 by producer/DJ Peter Rauhofer recording as Club 69 and was a featured single on the Club 69 album Style. The vocals on this version of "Muscles" are performed by singer-songwriter, Suzanne Palmer. Lil' Kim sampled "Muscles" for her rap "Diamonds" but it was not included in the final cut of her album The Notorious K. I. M. Young Jeezy also sampled "Muscles" for the title track of his album The Inspiration. 


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1982
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She said she wants a man
To always understand
But that's alright for her
Still it ain't enough for me
She said she wants a guy
To keep her satisfied
But that's alright for her
But it ain't enough for me
Still, I don't care if he's young or old
(Just make him beautiful)
I just want someone I can hold on to
I want muscles
All, all over his body
(Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes)
I want muscles
All, all over his body
(Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes)
They say they have to see
His real personality
But that's alright for them
Still it ain't enough for me
I need what the eyes can see, ah
(His anatomy)
If that's alright for them
Still it ain't enough for me
I don't care if he's young or old
Just make him beautiful
I just want some strong man to hold on to
I want muscles
All, all over his body
(Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes)
I want muscles
All over his body
(Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes)
Muscle man, I want to love you
In person, I want your body
Come with me, hiding the cascades
Let this be, we've got this thing made
Lost at sea, hide the desert
Stay with me, you won't regret it
Take this love, so deep to swim in
Come to me, and let the love in
She said she wants a man
To always understand
But that's alright for her
Still it ain't enough for me
I don't care if he's young or old
(Just make him beautiful)
I just want someone I can hold on to
I want muscles
All, all over his body
(Make him strong enough from his head down to his toes)
I want muscles
All over him, all over him
I want muscles
All, all over his body
I want muscles
I want all I can get
All over him, all over him
I want muscles, muscles, muscles

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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: MICHAEL JACKSON

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Muscles" was released in October 1982 as part of Diana Ross's 13th solo studio album.
Song Writer
The song was written and produced by Michael Jackson, who was at the peak of his own singing career at the time.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, it reached number 4 on the Billboard R&B chart and topped the Billboard Dance chart.
Genre and Style
"Muscles" is classified as a synth-pop and R&B song fitting the popular music trends of the 1980s.
Grammy Nomination
Diana Ross received a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Muscles" in 1983.
Music Video
The music video features Diana Ross in a dream sequence about desirable men. The video was highly stylized, reflecting the high-concept fashion and music video experimentation of the early 80s.
Title Origin
The song is named "Muscles" because it was Michael Jackson's nickname for his pet snake.
Reception
Despite some critics calling it overtly suggestive or risqué, "Muscles" gained popularity and is recognized as one of Diana Ross's signature songs.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Muscles," including the female rapper Cam'ron who used the instrumental of "Muscles" in his single "Leave You Alone."
Song Length
The original album version of the song lasts for over 6 minutes, while the single version is around 4 minutes long.
Continued Popularity
Decades after its original release, "Muscles" continues to enjoy airplay on radio stations that cater to R&B and Classic Soul genres.

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