Hear me the money: #5 "Money (That's What I Want)" Flying Lizards (1976)
By John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
Los Angeles, California
February 19, 2018 7:59am CST
“Money (That’s What I Want)” was written by Motown founder Berry Gordy and Jackie Bradford. The original 1959 recording by Barret Strong on Tamla Records was the first hit for Gordy’s fledgling record empire. The Beatles covered in in 1963.
The version I prefer is by the Flying Lizards. The British “group” was formed by producer David Cunningham and consisted of rotating avant-garde musicians and singers. From the self-titled debut album, “Money (That’s What I Want)” placed #5 in the UK and amazingly Billboard #50. To say this cover is eclectic is an understatement. This is an example of early new wave electronica and Deborah Evans-Strickland’s vocals are effectively sardonic. The song was played in the early days of alternative radio.
Flying Lizzards - Money thats what I want 1979 The best things in life are free but you can give them to the birds and bees. I want money THAT'S WHAT I WANT ...
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@RasmaSandra (73241)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Feb 18
Thanks for sharing. I do need money but never heard of this before and never knew lizards could fly 
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
19 Feb 18
great record - never knew it was a cover version
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@snowy22315 (169641)
• United States
19 Feb 18
It's funny that songs about money always seems to be hits!
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@FourWalls (61951)
• United States
20 Feb 18
Remember that "Da Da Da" by Trio? This is where they learned to sing that song. Unlike that song, however, this is fun.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
23 Feb 18
Ah yes, I remember it well. Nice choice!
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