Big Boss Man
Elvis Presley
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Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call? Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call? Can't you hear me when I call? Well you ain't so big, you know you're just tall that's all, All right Well you got me workin' boss man Workin' round the clock I want to little drink of water But you won't let big Al stop Big boss man now can't you hear me when I call? All right I said you ain't so big, you know you're just tall that's all Big boss man, why can't you hear me when I call? All right You know you ain't so big, I said you're just tall that's all, All right I'm gonna get me a boss man One who's gonna treat me right I work hard in the day time Rest easy at night Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call? Can't you hear me when I call? I said you ain't so big, you're just tall that's all I'm gonna get me a boss man One that's gonna treat me right I work hard in the evenin' Rest easy at night Big boss man, big boss man, can't you hear me when I call? I said you ain't so big, you're just tall that's all All right, big boss man Big boss man
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Written by: Dixon Luther, Al Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Original Creator and Release"Big Boss Man" was originally composed by Luther Dixon and Al Smith, and first performed by the blues artist Jimmy Reed. It was released in 1961.
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Elvis Presley's CoverElvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, included a cover of "Big Boss Man" in his live repertoire and also recorded a studio version.
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Elvis Presley's Release DateElvis's studio version of "Big Boss Man" was recorded on September 10, 1967. It was released as a single in 1967 and became a popular hit.
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Chart PerformanceElvis's rendition of the song reached number 38 on the Billboard pop singles chart. It also reached number 31 on the UK singles chart.
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Album AppearanceElvis's cover of "Big Boss Man" also appeared on "Clambake", the soundtrack album to his 1967 film by the same name.
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Jimmy Reed's VersionReed's version of "Big Boss Man" is considered a classic blues song and has been included on numerous compilances of his work.
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LegacyDue to its popularity, "Big Boss Man" has been covered by various artists over the years, including internationally renowned bands like The Grateful Dead and The Animals.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2008, Jimmy Reed's version of "Big Boss Man" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its significant cultural influence.
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Elvis's Live PerformancesElvis often included "Big Boss Man" in his live concert set during his performance years in Vegas, much to the pleasure of his fans.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song tells the story of a hard-working man who is frustrated with his overbearing boss, a theme which has helped it remain a favorite among listeners who can relate to the sentiment.
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