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"Mony Mony" is a 1968 single by American pop rock band Tommy James and the Shondells, which reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 in the U. S. Written by Bobby Bloom, Ritchie Cordell, Bo Gentry and Tommy James, the song has appeared in various film and television works such as the Oliver Stone drama Heaven & Earth. It was also covered by English singer-songwriter Billy Idol in 1981. Idol's version, which took in more of a rock sound, became an international top 40 hit and additionally revived public interest in the original garage rock single. In 1986 it was covered by Amazulu, who gave it a ska rendition. 


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Here she come down, say "money, money"
Well, shoot 'em down, turn around, come home, honey
Hey!, she gimme love an' I feel alright now
Everybody! You got me tossin' turnin' in the night, make me feel alright

I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Well you make me feel mony, mony
So mony, mony
Good mony, mony
Yeah! mony, mony
So good! mony, mony
Oh, yeah! mony, mony
Come on! mony, mony
All right, baby! mony, mony
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Break 'dis, shake 'dis, mony, mony
Shot gun, get it done, come on, honey
Don't stop cookin', it feels so good, yeah
Hey! well don't stop now, hey, come on mony, well come on,
Mony

I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Well you make me feel mony, mony
So mony, mony
Good mony, mony
Yeah! mony, mony
So good! mony, mony
Oh, yeah! mony, mony
Come on! mony, mony
All right, baby! mony, mony

I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oo, I love your mony, moan, moan, mony
Oo, I love your mony, moan, moan, mony
Oo, I love your mony, moan, moan, mony
Oo, I love your mony, moan, moan, mony

I say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Come on! mony, mony
Come on! mony, mony
Come on! mony, mony
Mony, mony
Mony, mony
Mony, mony
Mony, mony

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Amazulu

Amazulu were a British ska / pop band from the 1980s. Composed of five females and one male, they achieved success in the UK charts with four top twenty hits - the biggest of these being "Too Good to Be Forgotten" in 1986. more »

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Written by: BO GENTRY, BOBBY BLOOM, RITCHIE CORDELL, TOMMY JAMES

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3 facts about this song

Tommy James Version
1. Original Song: "Mony Mony" is originally a song by American pop rock band Tommy James and the Shondells, released in 1968. 2. Inspiration: The title of the song comes from a sign for the Mutual of New York Insurance Company that Tommy James could see from his Manhattan apartment. 3. Chart Topper: "Mony Mony" reached No.1 on the UK Singles Chart and No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming one of Tommy James and the Shondells' biggest hits. 4. Garage Rock: The song is often classified as a "garage rock" song and is known for its straightforward, upbeat melody and catchy lyrics. 5. Influence: The song's success led a number of other artists to cover it, most notably Billy Idol in 1981.
Amazulu Version
1. Cover Song: British reggae/pop band Amazulu covered the song "Mony Mony" in 1983, 15 years after the original recording. 2. Change of Genre: Amazulu's version reinterprets the song with a danceable reggae beat, reflecting the band's mixed genre style. 3. Chart Success: Their version reached No. 16 in the UK Singles Chart and was among their most popular tracks. 4. Music Video: The music video for Amazulu's version of "Mony Mony" reflects the band's colorful, playful image and features energetic performances by the band members. 5. Album: The song is included in Amazulu's self-titled debut album released in 1986.
General
1. Lasting Popularity: "Mony Mony" remains a popular song to this day, frequently played at concerts, parties, and sporting events due to its catchy beat and sing-along chorus. 2. Cultural Reference: The song is often used in films and television shows, contributing to its enduring status as a classic of 1960s and 1980s music. 3. Name Origin: The names "Mony" does not have a special meaning, but it was inspired by the sign "MONY" of Mutual of New York that Tommy James saw. 4. Unique Chorus: The song has a distinctive chant-like chorus which is followed by cheers and shouts, making it a popular choice for parties. 5. Grand Sales Record: The song sold over a million copies in its original version alone, establishing it as a major hit for Tommy James and the Shondells.

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