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Released in 1963

Money (That's What I Want)

Written by Janie Bradford • Berry Gordy

Last updated on August 22, 2014

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  • On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2

    Official live • Released in 2013

    2:43 • Live • L3 • Motown founder Berry Gordy gained his first national hit as a label owner with this song. He had co-written it with the company’s receptionist Janie Bradford. Recorded by Barrett Strong, "Money" was an American R&B number two and reached 23 in the US pop chart. The disc made little headway in the UK, but the song was popularized by The Beatles when included as the closing track of their second LP.

    Bryant Marriott : Producer

    Concert From the concert in London, United Kingdom on Dec 26, 1963

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