The song "Who Do You Think You Are" is most famously performed by the British pop group Spice Girls. It was written by the group members along with Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins (known as Absolute) for their debut album Spice , released in 1996. The song features an uptempo dance-pop style with influences from early 1990s Europop and a disco beat reminiscent of the late 1970s. Its lyrics critique the superstar lifestyle and the pitfalls of fame
. "Who Do You Think You Are" was released as a double A-side single with "Mama" in March 1997 and became the Spice Girls' fourth consecutive UK number one single, making chart history. The song was also the official single for the 1997 Comic Relief charity event. The group famously performed it at the 1997 Brit Awards, where Geri Halliwell wore her iconic Union Jack dress
. There are other songs with the same title by different artists, such as Candlewick Green's 1973 pop song and a version by Saint Etienne in 1993, but the most well-known "Who Do You Think You Are" is by the Spice Girls
. Additionally, Christina Perri has a different song titled "Who Do You Think You Are," which is unrelated to the Spice Girls' track and is known from her album Jar of Hearts
. In summary, "Who Do You Think You Are" is primarily recognized as a hit song by the Spice Girls from their 1996 debut album Spice
