When I awoke this morning, like a flash of lightening, I thought, “how about writing a post that combines two of everyone’s favorite things – money, and music.”
I know I’m a bastard for leaving a few of your faves off the list, but one of my criteria was that I had to actually like the song at least a little bit. Don’t agree with the list? Let me know what I missed in the comments.
Here’s the 12 best songs about money. EVER. Rank ordered from#12 to #1. With selected lyrics. And if you’re reading this via RSS or email, there are some YouTube videos embedded. The links in some of the titles lead to Amazon if you’d like to download the .mp3 and hear what you’ve missed (or get nostalgic on what you already know). Drumroll…
12. Taxman – The Beatles
The Verve Pipe does a great cover of this song in their live shows.
(if you drive a car, car;) – I’ll tax the street; (if you try to sit, sit;) – I’ll tax your seat; (if you get too cold, cold;) – I’ll tax the heat; (if you take a walk, walk;) – I’ll tax your feet.
Now my advice for those who die, (taxman) Declare the pennies on your eyes. (taxman) ‘Cause I’m the taxman, Yeah, I’m the taxman.
11. It’s All About The Benjamins – Puff Daddy
Honestly, the Weird Al parody – All About the Pentiums was the better version. Nevertheless, it makes the list.
Now… what y’all wanna do? Wanna be ballers? Shot-callers? Brawlers — who be dippin in the Benz wit the spoilers On the low from the Jake in the Taurus Tryin to get my hands on some Grants like Horace Yeah livin the raw deal, three course meals Spaghetti, fettucini, and veal.
10. The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
I’m guessing poker is a metaphor for life in this song, however, it’s still a classic.
You got to know when to hold em, know when to fold em Know when to walk away and know when to run You never count your money when you’re sitting at the table There’ll be time for counting when the dealer’s done
9. Million Dollar Man (WWF) Theme Song – Ted Dibiase
This is for anyone who grew up on WWF. You’re welcome. The Million Dollar Man (also known as Ted Dibiase) was a wrestler who was known for stirring up all kinds of controversy via buying other wrestlers out with all of his money. He even had a very un-PC arrangement with an African American ‘valet’ named Virgil whom he had bought out.
Money money money moneyyy Everybody’s got a price Everybody’s gonna pay ‘Cause the Million Dollar Man Always gets his way
Money money money money
Some might cost a little Some might cost a lot But I’m the million dollar man
And you WILL be bought *hah hah ha ha*
8. Living For The City – Stevie Wonder
More about the city than money… but a powerful message about working hard just to scrape by.
His father works some days for fourteen hours And you can bet he barely makes a dollar His mother goes to scrub the floor for many And you’d best believe she hardly gets a penny
Living just enough, just enough for the city…yeah
7. Eat The Rich – Aerosmith
I like the angst against the rich in this song. However, wasn’t all of Aerosmith filthy rich when they wrote this?
Believe in all the good things That money just can’t buy Then you won’t get no bellyache From eatin’ humble pie I believe in rags to riches Your inheritance won’t last So take your grey poupon my friend And shove it up your a**
6. Head Like A Hole – Nine Inch Nails
Wow. I immediately started headbanging when I thought of this one.
God money’s not looking for the cure God money’s not concerned about the sick among the pure God money let’s go dancing on the backs of the bruised God money’s not one to choose
5. Can’t Buy me Love – Beatles
Annoyingly addictive chorus.
I’ll give you all I got to give if you say you love me too I may not have a lot to give, but what I got I’ll give to you I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me love
4. I Wanna Be Rich – Calloway
Such a lame, but great 80’s song, I had to list all the lyrics. Watch the video, or you’re missing out.
Cash cold that’s what I need These bill collectors they ring my phone They bother me when I’m not at home Ain’t go no time to be fooling round Feet touch the floors and I get on down, you see
Chorus: I want money lots and lots of money I want the pie in the sky I want money lots and lots of money So don’t be asking me why
I wanna be rich oh I wanna be rich I wanna be rich oh I wanna be rich
For a little love peace and happiness
I want my cake wanna eat it too I want the stars and the silver moon I spend my money of lottery My favourite number is 1 2 3, you see
Chorus
Everyway rich Love peace and happiness I want all the things that lovers do A pocketfull of dreams come true Everything you can not find Want you by my side?
That keep you satisfied and rich Here is what you gonna do Say oh I say uh uh Got to be baby I just wanna be rich I just wanna be, just wanna be Cause baby
Chorus
Be rich I wanna be rich I know what I mean baby Everyday and everyway Play baby there is lots for everyone
3. Money – Pink Floyd
An essential classic rock song.
Money, get away. Get a good job with good pay and youre okay. Money, its a gas. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.
New car caviar, four star daydream, Think Ill buy me a football team.
2. Money For Nothing – Dire Straits
Anyone ever heard the unedited version of this? Kind of inappropriate. And is that Sting singing back-up? The buildup and opening guitar riff always gives me chills.
Now look at them yo-yos thats the way you do it You play the guitar on the mtv That aint workin thats the way you do it Money for nothin’ and chicks for free
1. Satisfied Mind – Jeff Buckley
If you’re not familiar with Buckley, you should be. This song was actually the first dance song at my wedding. So it had to be number one. Wish I could hear the chorus of “awwwwws” from the ladies.
Money can’t buy back all your youth when you’re old A friend when you’re lonely, or peace for your soul The wealthiest person is a pauper at times Compared to the man with a satisfied mind
Readers:
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