Money
Pink Floyd
Money, get away Get a good job with good pay and you're okay Money, it's a gas Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash ...
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Written by: George Roger Waters
15 facts about this song
Song Release Information"Money" was released in 1973 as a part of Pink Floyd's eighth studio album, "The Dark Side of the Moon".
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Major ContributorThe song was written by Pink Floyd's then-bassist, Roger Waters.
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Unique CompositionThe song has a unique, innovative structure. It is set in the 7/4 time signature for the majority of the song, only changing to 4/4 during the guitar solos.
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Initial InspirationRoger Waters came up with the concept for "Money" after rifling through a group of loops that engineer Alan Parsons had created and finding one that stated '£1 of money', which he morphed into 'Money' for the song.
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Song Genre"Money" is considered a progressive rock song, with elements of blues thrown into the mix.
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Chart Performance"Money" was Pink Floyd's first hit in America, where it became their first Top 20 hit, peaking at No. 13 in July 1973.
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Unconventional Sound EffectsThe song begins with sound effects of cash registers and coins jingling, which loop throughout the song giving it its distinctive rhythmic pattern.
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Significant Contribution to Album"Money" is one of the standout tracks on "The Dark Side of the Moon", which is one of the best-selling albums in history.
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Multiple Covers"Money" has been covered by various artists across different genres, including rock band Nine Inch Nails and the reggae group Easy Star All-Stars.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, Roger Waters occasionally changes the lyrics to reflect currency changes in the country he's performing in, such as Euro or Yen.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is arguably one of Pink Floyd's most recognizable and has been featured in various forms of popular media, including movies and video games.
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Use of SaxophoneThe song features a tenor saxophone solo by Dick Parry, a recurring collaborator with Pink Floyd.
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Music VideoA few different videos for "Money" have been made, including one featuring scenes from the movie "The Wall" and another showing the band performing the song in a studio.
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Noted CriticismDespite the popularity of the song, Roger Waters has often critiqued its success, suggesting it led to more mainstream expectations for the band.
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Indelible Mark"Money" has played an influential role in music history, being noted for its intriguing composition, innovative use of sound, and thought-provoking lyrics.
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