Money (That's What I Want)
Barrett Strong
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The best things in life are free, but you can give them to the birds and bees. I need money. That's what I want. (That's what I want. That's what I want.) That's what I want, that 's what I want. (That's what I want. That's what I want.) Your love gives me such a thrill, but your love don't pay my bills. I need money. That's what I want. (That's what I want. That's what I want.) That's what I want, that 's what I want. (That's what I want. That's what I want.) Money don't get ev'rything, it's true, but what it don't get I can't use. I need money. That's what I want. (That's what I want. That's what I want.) That's what I want, that 's what I want. (That's what I want. That's what I want.) Money, lots of money. (That's what I want, uh huh.) Whole lot of money. (That's what I want, uh huh.) Uh huh. Ah, ah, oh, yeah. (That's what I want, uh huh. That's what I want.) (That's what I want, uh huh. That's what I want.) Money, lots of money. (That's what I want, uh huh.) Whole lot of money. (That's what I want, uh huh.) Uh huh. Ah, ah, oh, yeah. (That's what I want, uh huh. That's what I want.)
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Written by: Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy Jr., BERRY JR GORDY
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3 facts about this song
Barrett Strong Version FactsBarrett Strong was the original artist to record "Money (That’s What I Want)" in 1959.
- Barrett's version became a hit, reaching number two on the Billboard R&B charts and number 23 on the pop charts.
- The song was the first hit single for Berry Gordy's Motown enterprise.
- The song was co-written by Barrett Strong and Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records.
- Despite its success, Strong had little creative control on the track and ended up focusing more on songwriting in Motown instead of pursuing his solo career.
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The Beatles Version FactsThe Beatles first recorded "Money (That's What I Want)" in 1963 for their second UK album, "With The Beatles."
- Their version was not released in the United States until 1964 on the album, "The Beatles' Second Album."
- The Beatles' version of the song is more driven by rock'n'roll than the rhythm and blues style of the original.
- The Beatles recorded "Money (That's What I Want)" at EMI Studios in London.
- John Lennon was the lead vocalist on The Beatles' rendition of this song.
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The Flying Lizards’ Version FactsThe Flying Lizards recorded their version of "Money (That's What I Want)" in 1979.
- The Flying Lizards' take on the song was a massive departure from previous versions, featuring an electronic, new wave sound completely different from the rock and soul versions by The Beatles and Barrett Strong.
- Their version peaked at number 5 on the UK singles chart and number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
- The Flying Lizards' version of "Money (That's What I Want)" is considered a classic in the post-punk era.
- Interestingly, The Flying Lizards were a British band, just like The Beatles, but they took an avant-garde approach to the song, adding to its long-standing popularity and musical impact.
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