I Wanna Be Rich

Calloway

About I Wanna Be Rich

"I Wanna Be Rich" is a song by American R&B duo Calloway. It was released in 1989 as the third and final single from their debut album All the Way. It is the band's only top-ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number two in May 1990, and it also peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. The UK single includes remixes by DJ Timmy Regisford.


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Imagine..... Whoa, woa. 
Woa, woa.
 
Big bill collecters, the ring my phone,
they bother me when I'm not at home.
Ain't got no time to be fooling 'found,
feet hit the floor then I get on down.
 
You see I want money, 
lot's and lot's of money.
I want the pie in the sky,
I want lot's and lot's of money,
so don't be asking my why.
I wanna be rich, oh,
I wanna be rich, oh, 
I wanna be rich, oh,
I wanna be rich , 
for a little love, peace and happiness.
 
I want my cake, wanna eat it too,
I want the stars, the silver moon.
I spend my money on lottery, 
my fav'rite number is one, two, three.
 
You see I want money, 
lot's and lot's of money.
I want the pie in the sky,
I want lot's and lot's of money,
so don't be asking my why.
I wanna be rich, oh,
I wanna be rich, oh, 
I wanna be rich, oh,
I wanna be rich , 
for a little love, peace and happiness.
 
Everywhere rich.
Love, peace and happiness.
I want all the things that lovers do,
a pocketful of dreams come true.
Even things you can not find,
won't you find the time to keep you satisfied.
I'm rich!
rich
 
You see I want money, 
lot's and lot's of money.
I want the pie in the sky,
I want lot's and lot's of money,
so don't be asking my why.
I wanna be rich, oh,
I wanna be rich, oh, 
I wanna be rich, oh,
I wanna be rich , 
for a little love, peace and happiness.

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Written by: BELINDA LIPSCOMB, MELVIN GENTRY, REGGIE CALLOWAY, VINCENT CALLOWAY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre Classification
"I Wanna Be Rich" by Calloway is classified as R&B and new jack swing, a fusion genre of R&B, hip hop, and pop music.
Release Date
The song was released on September 18, 1989 as part of the duo's debut album "All The Way."
Chart Performance
"I Wanna Be Rich" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990, making it the duo's most successful single.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song express a desire for wealth and luxury as a solution to financial struggles and societal pressures.
The Creators
Calloway consists of brothers Reginald (Reggie) and Vincent Calloway. They started their music career as a part of Midnight Star, an American funk and dance-pop band.
Music Video
The music video for "I Wanna Be Rich" depicts the brothers living a luxurious lifestyle. It also features scenes of them performing the song on a stage.
Song Duration
The full album version of the song has a duration of 6 minutes and 19 seconds, while the radio edit version lasts 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
Song Recognition
“I Wanna Be Rich” is still widely recognized and continues to be played on various R&B radio stations around the world.
Other Versions
The success of the song led to remixes and covers by various artists. There's a Havana Mix and an instrumental version, among others.
Featured In Media
The song has been featured in different media outlets. For example, it can be heard in the popular NBC series "This is Us."
Awards and Nominations
Although "I Wanna Be Rich" did not win any major awards, its success certainly contributed to Calloway receiving a New Artist of the Year nomination at the 1991 Soul Train Music Awards.

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