Big Boss Man
Nancy Sinatra · Nancy [1969]
Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call?
Oh you ain't so big, you're just tall, that's all
You got me workin' boss man
A workin' round the clock
I need me a drink of water
But you just won't let me stop
Big boss man, oh, can't you hear me when I call?
You know that you ain't so big
You're just tall, that's all
I got to get myself a boss man
And he's gonna treat me right
He'll work me hard, real hard in the day time
But I sure rest easy and nice
Big boss man, can't you hear? Can't you hear me when I call?
Let me tell you, that you ain't, you ain't so big
You're just tall, that's all
Big boss man
Big boss man
Big boss man
Hey can't you hear me when I call
Big Boss Man
Nancy Sinatra's 1969 recording of 'Big Boss Man' stands as a defining moment in her solo career, showcasing her transition from the daughter of famous performers to a respected artist in her own right. Released on the album 'Nancy [1969]', the track blends the cool, laid-back aesthetic of the mid-60s with a more mature, introspective tone that characterized her work during this period. The song features Sinatra's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a relaxed yet commanding presence that contrasts with the upbeat, pop-oriented tracks often associated with her earlier work. As part of her discography from the late 1960s, 'Big Boss Man' reflects the evolving musical landscape of the era, capturing a specific mood of urban sophistication and personal reflection that became a hallmark of her public image and artistic identity.