Paying the Cost to Be the Boss

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"Paying the Cost to Be the Boss" is a classic blues song by B.B. King that showcases his signature guitar style and themes of resilience and authority in relationships.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf blues song
song
artist B. B. King
surface form: B.B. King
associatedWithArtist B. B. King
surface form: B.B. King
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
featuresGuitarStyle B.B. King signature guitar style
featuresInstrument electric guitar
genre blues
hasAlternativeSpelling Paying the Cost to Be the Boss self-linksurface differs
surface form: Payin’ the Cost to Be the Boss
hasCulturalContext American blues tradition
hasMood assertive
confident
resilient
hasPerformer B. B. King
surface form: B.B. King
hasReputation blues standard in B.B. King’s repertoire
classic B.B. King track
hasSubject cost of authority
personal responsibility
power dynamics in relationships
hasTheme authority in relationships
resilience
hasTitle Paying the Cost to Be the Boss self-link
influencedByGenre electric blues
isPartOf B.B. King song catalog
language English
lyricTopic emotional independence
romantic relationships
self-assertion
notableFor classic B.B. King blues sound
expressive lead guitar
lyrical focus on personal strength
performer B. B. King
surface form: B.B. King
vocalLanguage English
vocalStyle B.B. King vocal style

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this entity surface form: Payin’ the Cost to Be the Boss
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B. B. King notableWork Paying the Cost to Be the Boss