What Beyoncé song became famous for its “Single Ladies” refrain?

Beyoncé’s song with the “Single Ladies” refrain is “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

The song was released in 2008 as the lead single from her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce. It was written by Terius “The-Dream” Nash, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Beyoncé, and Thaddis Harrell.

The black-and-white music video became especially influential because of its tightly synchronized choreography. Beyoncé performs with dancers, including JaQuel Knight, in a minimalist setting that keeps attention on movement and rhythm.

The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won three Grammy Awards at the 52nd ceremony in 2010, including Song of the Year. The title is often shortened informally, but the full canonical title includes “Put a Ring on It.”