Money Songs

[Shades]

Okay all you musicologists out there help me out here....
I want to put together a compilation of money songs...that is to say, songs about money such as:

ABBA; In A Rich Man's World
Beatles; Money and perhaps, Can't Buy Me Love
Bare Naked Ladies; If I Had A Million Dollars
The Theme from the Trump Show...not sure who does it though?

Please add others and if someone can help me on the Trump theme would be appreciated.

 

[Papi Chulo]

Pink Floyd - Money

 

[Berlin]

Money, Money
- from Cabaret, the musical

Beatles; Money

There's another interesting new wave/experimental version from the 70's by The Flying Lizards. My fav version for that song.

The Theme from the Trump Show...not sure who does it though?

For the Love of Money - The Ojays

Pink Floyd - Money

That's a really good one.

 

[Mia.Colpa]

The Theme from the Trump Show...not sure who does it though?

Please add others and if someone can help me on the Trump theme would be appreciated.

For the Love of Money by the O'Jays. A soul group from Philadelphia in the 70's. Loved that group, my ATF was Love Train.

 

[Tee11]

Money - Pink Floyd
Money for Nothing - Dire Straits

 

[Berlin]

The Big Money
- Rush


Opportunities ( lets make lots of money )
- Pet Shop Boys


Got My Mind Set on You
- George Harrison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmpG-ba4syQ

 

[LancsLad]

www.eddiemoney.com

 

[hairyfucker]

My favorite is "Banana Boat Song". This is a Jamaican folk song of unknown authorship but normally attributed to Harry Bellefonte.

But, I did a quick search and a list quickly presented itself. This is not fully inclusive but addition to the obvious names and performers:

Pink Floyd - Money
The Beatles - Baby you’re a rich man
Bay City Rollers - Money Honey
Adventures of Stevie V - Dirty cash
Dire Straits - Money for nothing

The following candidates with their song writers fit your general request:

DOWN IN THE DEPTHS OF THE NINETIETH FLOOR
Songwriter(s): Cole Porter
IT'S LONELY AT THE TOP
Songwriter: Randy Newman
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
A COUPLE OF SWELLS
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTES' ON THE BALL
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
SLUMMING ON PARK AVENUE
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL
Songwriter(s): Noel Coward
EASY STREET
Songwriter(s): Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin
IT'S MONEY THAT MATTERS
Songwriter(s): Randy Newman
IT'S MONEY THAT I LOVE
Songwriter(s): Randy Newman
THE MAN THAT BROKE THE BANK AT MONTE CARLO
Songwriter(s): Fred Gilbert
A BIRD IN A GILDED CAGE
Songwriter(s): Harry Von Tilzer/Arthur Lamb
THE LADY FROM 29 PALMS
Songwriter(s): Allie Wrubel
SANTA BABY
Songwriter(s): J. Javits, P. Springer
TAKE BACK YOUR MINK
Songwriter(s): Frank Loesser
THE STATELY HOMES OF ENGLAND
Songwriter(s): Noel Coward
RICH GIRL
Songwriter(s): Daryl Hall
I'D RATHER BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Pearl Bailey
I'D RATHER BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Donald Lamm
MONEY
Songwriter(s): Kander and Ebb
ALWAYS TRUE TO YOU DARLING IN MY FASHION
Songwriter(s): Cole Porter
IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
Songwriter(s): Page, Robinson
THE MILLIONAIRE
Songwriter(s): Tracy
EAT THE RICH
Songwriter(s): Perry, Tyler, Vallance
WE'RE IN THE MONEY
Songwriter(s): Al Dubin, Harry Warren
MONEY HONEY
Songwriter(s): Faulkner, Wood
MONEY
Songwriter(s): Waters
I WANNA BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Bricusse,Newley
IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Songwriter(s): Bock, Harnick
I WANNA BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Calloway
Money (That's What I Want)
Songwriter(s): anie Bradford/Berry Gordy, Jr.
Performer: Barrett Strong
Material Girl
Songwriter(s): Peter Brown and Robert Rans
Cash is King
Songwriter(s): Ike Reilly
Pink Cadillac
Songwriter(s): Bruce Springsteen
Material World
Songwriter(s): Tracy Chapman

I guess one could surmise that most songs are about money or sex if you extrapolate far enough.

In my mind what else is there besides money and sex anyway?

 

[Berlin]

She works hard for money

- Donna Summer

 

[Noir]

This is a little out of the genre that I normally listen to but...

There are a few things that come to mind, that aren't as "classic" but still talk about money...

That annoying Gwen Stefani song - If I was a rich girl (not sure it that's the title....)

* Mo money mo problems - Notorious BIG

* Desire - U2

* Got my mind set on you - George Harrison

* She works hard for her money - Donna Summer

* Working 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

 

[y2kmark]

Show my age & say...

Money by the lovin' Spoonfull

 

[twobigo]

guys , guys....the original Money..Barrett Strong..on the Motown label..the first hit for Motown....please dont even mention the massacre that John Lennon made of that song..

 

[jerbear]

Money Talks - AC/DC
Taking Care of Business - BTO

One of AC/DC's best songs.

 

[DATYdude]

ALWAYS TRUE TO YOU (IN MY FASHION) - Cole Porter

If a custom-tailored vet
Asks me out for something wet,
When the vet begins to pet, I cry "Hooray!"
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

I enjoy a tender pass
By the boss of Boston, Mass.,
Though his pass is middle-class and notta Backa Bay.
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

There's a madman known as Mack
Who is planing to attack,
If his mad attack means a Cadillac, okay!
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

I've been asked to have a meal
By a big tycoon in steel,
If the meal includes a deal, accept I may.
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

I could never curl my lip
To a dazzlin' diamond clip,
Though the clip meant "let 'er rip," I'd not say "Nay!"
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

There's an oil man known as Tex
Who is keen to give me checks,
And his checks, I fear, mean that sex is here to stay!
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

From Ohio Mister Thorne
Calls me up from night 'til morn,
Mister Thorne once cornered corn and that ain't hay.
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

From Milwaukee Mister Fritz
Often moves me to the Ritz,
Mister Fritz is full of Schlitz and full of play.
But I'm always true to you, darlin', in my fashion,
Yes, I'm always true to you, darlin', in my way.

Mister Harris, plutocrat,
Wants to give my cheek a pat,
If the Harris pat
Means a Paris hat,
Bébé, Oo-la-la!
Mais je suis toujour fidèle, darlin', in my fashion,
Oui, je suis toujour fidèle, darlin', in my way.

 

[Gyaos]

How to be a Millionaire - ABC
"Millionaire.....Billionaire......Zillionaire...."

The Thompson Twins had "Who wants to be a Millionaire" off of a Red Hot & Blue compilation LP with numerous artists, but when I listen to it, I substitute their negatives with positives. "Who wants to be a millionaire? I don't..." So I say "I do!" Now I can!

Gyaos Baltar.

 

[Berlin]

How to be a Millionaire - ABC
"Millionaire.....Billionaire......Zillionaire...."

That's a fucking good one that I totally forgot about. Great UK group .

 

[Ben Hogan]

guys , guys....the original Money..Barrett Strong..on the Motown label..the first hit for Motown....please dont even mention the massacre that John Lennon made of that song..

I disagree - I think it's one of the best Beatle songs and certainly one of their best cover tunes.

 

[Hammerstein]

Money Honey - State of Shock
Blue Money - Van Morrison
Money City Maniacs - Sloan
Big Fat Money - Van Halen
More Love for The Money - Styx
Money Bought - Nickelback
Love for Money - The Box
Keep Your Eye On the Money - Motley Crue
Send me Your Money - Suicidal Tendencies

 

[OnTheWayOut]

how about the Kinks?

The Kinks did a few songs about money:

Low Budget

Father Christmas

Where have all the good times gone?

I'm sure there's more but those are the ones that popped right up for me.

 

[Ben Hogan]

Greenback Dollar - Ray Charles

Money Honey - The Drifters