Blinky - Money (That's What I Want) / For Your Precious Love flac album

Money (That's What I Want)" is a song written by Tamla founder Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford that became the first hit record for Gordy's Motown enterprise. The song was recorded in 1959 by Barrett Strong for the Tamla label, distributed nationally on Anna Records. It went on to be covered by many artists, including the Beatles in 1963 and the Flying Lizards in 1979.

Money (That’s What I Want) was a hit for Barrett Strong in 1959. Written by legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, the sad irony of this classic song was that Strong was ultimately screwed out of royalties from the tune’s success. Not dissimilar to The Beatles' own experience with losing millions of dollars, the story of managers manipulating artists was all too prevalent in the entertainment industry at the time. 13. Not a Second Time. 14. Money (That’s What I Want). With the Beatles - Album Art. Home.