Money
Barrett Strong
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The best things in life are free But you can keep them for the birds and bees Now give me money That's what I want That's what I want, yeah That's what I want You're lovin' gives me a thrill But you're lovin' don't pay my bills Now give me money That's what I want That's what I want, yeah That's what I want Money don't get everything it's true What it don't get, I can't use Now give me money That's what I want That's what I want, yeah That's what I want, wah Money don't get everything it's true What it don't get, I can't use Now give me money That's what I want That's what I want, yeah That's what I want Well now give me money Ow, money Wow, yeah, I want to be free Oh I want money That's what I want That's what I want, well Now give me money Ow, money Wow, yeah, you need money Now, give me money That's what I want, yeah That's what I want, yeah
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Written by: Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy Jr., BERRY JR GORDY
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Money (That's What I Want)" is a song written by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford. Barrett Strong was the first artist to record the song in 1959.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Tamla label, which was an early name for the Detroit-based record company eventually known as Motown.
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Chart Performance"Money" turned out to be a major hit for Barrett Strong, reaching number 2 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1960.
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Song InfluenceAs one of the earliest Motown hits, "Money" greatly influenced the development of "The Motown Sound" - a style of soul music with a distinctive pop influence.
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Beatle's CoverThe song was famously covered by The Beatles in 1963 and included on their second UK album "With The Beatles".
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Other CoversApart from The Beatles, the song has been covered by a range of artists including The Rolling Stones, The Kingsmen, and The Doors.
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Song's Legacy"Money" is considered one of the foundational songs in the history of rock n roll and it has been listed as #288 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Barrett Strong's CareerDespite the success of "Money", Barrett Strong did not have another hit as a performer. He later found success working as a songwriter for Motown, co-writing many of the label's biggest hits.
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Legal ControversyIn 1987, there was a legal controversy about the songwriting credits for "Money." Strong's name was removed from the credits and Berry Gordy was listed as the sole writer.
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Reinstated CreditAfter a legal battle, Barrett Strong's name was reinstated to the songwriting credits for "Money." However, Strong claims that he never received any royalties from the song.
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