I Want Money Song

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.

I want money song. Your lovin gives me such a thrill but your love don t pay my bills. Barrett strong money. This early motown classic put the motown label on the map. Barrett strong recorded it in 1959 as a single for the tamla label distributed nationally on anna records.

Music video by the flying lizards performing money. Money that s what i want by barrett strong. Singer barrett strong would go on to become one half of a legendary. Almost a stark blues notion money that s what i want lays out the necessity of cold hard cash as a commodity worth more than most emotions.