Tropical Jon's Evolution of Rock 'n Roll: April 18, 1960 ~ Barrett Strong hits #23 on the Charts with "Money (That's What I Want), Spawning 79 charted covers of the tune to date...Check it out!

April 18, 1960: Barrett Strong hits #23 with "Money (That's What I Want)"

And it seems like EVERYBODY jumped onboard, wantin’ some $$$ TOO!!!

Mickey Mouse and his Gang--Including Uncle Scrooge-- 
did a great cover (Sounding A LOT like the Barrett Strong original…) 

'Money' was the pick of the songs the Beatles recorded for their Decca Audition live in the studio on 1 January 1962—With Pete Best on drums, no less:

Sister Etta James recorded the tune at the New Era Club (Nashville) in 1963:

Also in 1963: The Beatles take another shot at the tune (this time with Ringo):

Circa 1966, The Kingsmen wanted some money, too:

1969:  John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band did it live in Toronto

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In an Italian show, in 1970: Stevie Wonder makes it clear that he wants a piece of this MONEY action, too!!!

Hell, even The Stooges covered the tune in ’72:

NOTE: The above was from the album “More Power” which was recorded in 1972 – 1973 but not released until 2009. It was dedicated to Ron Asheton (R.I.P. Ronnie)

June 30th 1980, Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany: Led Zepplin still wants money…

Then there’s the relative newcomer, Bruno Mars: Bruno Mars - Money (That' What I Want), Billionaire, & I Wanna Be Rich Medley (The Grove, Los Angeles) 09-17-10

IN FACT: There are 79 charted covers of this GREAT Barrett Strong tune:

Check out the list on Wikipedia…

THANKS BARRETT!!!

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