Money (That's What I Want)

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About Money (That's What I Want)

"Money (That's What I Want)" is a rhythm and blues song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, which was the first hit record for Gordy's Motown enterprise. Barrett Strong recorded it in 1959 as a single for the Tamla label, distributed nationally on Anna Records. Many artists later recorded the tune, including the Beatles in 1963 and the Flying Lizards in 1979.


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The best things in life are free
But you can tell me 'bout the birds and bees.
Now gimme money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
That's what I want, ye-ye-yeah,
That's what I want.

Money don't get everything it's true.
What it don't get I can't use.
So gimme money (that's what I want)
A little money (that's what I want)
That's what I want, ye-ye-yeah,
That's what I want.

Yeh gimme money (that's what I want) 
A little money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
So gimme money (that's what I want)
That's what I want, ye-ye-yeah,
That's what I want.

Your lovin' give me a thrill
But your lovin' don't pay my bill.
Now gimme money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
That's what I want, ye-ye-yeah,
That's what I want.

Money don't get everything it's true.
What it don't get I can't use.
So gimme money (that's what I want)
A little money (that's what I want)
That's what I want, ye-ye-yeah,
That's what I want.

Yeh gimme money (that's what I want)
A little money (that's what I want)
That's what I want (that's what I want)
So gimme money (that's what I want)
That's what I want, ye-ye-yeah,
That's what I want.

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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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 Facts
Barrett 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.
The Beatles Version Facts
The 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.
The Flying Lizards’ Version Facts
The 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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