Mony Mony
Amazulu
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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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Written by: BO GENTRY, BOBBY BLOOM, RITCHIE CORDELL, TOMMY JAMES
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3 facts about this song
Tommy James Version1. 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.
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Amazulu Version1. 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.
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General1. 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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