(1979) The Flying Lizards - Money (That's What I Want)

The Flying Lizards were an English experimental rock band, who were formed in 1976 in England. They are best remembered as New Wave one-hit wonders, thanks to their deliberately eccentric cover of Barrett Strong's "Money", which became a UK and US chart success in 1979.

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Lyrics:

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
That's what I want
That's what I want

You love gives me such a thrill
But your love won't pay my bills
I want money

That's what I want
That's what I want
That's what I want

Money don't get everything it's true
But what it don't get I can't use
I want money

That's what I want
That's what I want
That's what I want

I want money
I want lots of money
In fact I want so much money
Give me your money
Just give me money.

[MrRoboto]

Good thing there is Music like this for those of us who enjoy it. If you don't like it go away.

[MattSipka]

I think the reason I love this version is due to how simple and low budget it all sounds while still remaining upbeat. It’s almost like the band wants money so badly that they didn’t even bother buying instruments to play. The singer even mentioned in an interview that she doesn’t sing the lyrics, she just says them because singing takes more effort.

[tickedoffnow]

I just watched Empire Records with My Mom yesterday, Love that movie

[hungryherbie]

Well it is different ..very different ..but it's good the more I listen to it the more I like it cheers for sharing top marks

[firstamelastname]

The true female motus oppenendi. It was true in 1979 and it is true today!

[nikcampos]

I prefer even this to the stuff being made today

[haleypierce]

I see myself at a club on a star wars planet just wowing Boba Fett Idk why. Just random I know. Also Mando from the mandalorian. Idk why.

[sansansibar]

the crazy rich asians trailer brought me here

[helloskylar]

oh my god the wireless brought me here <3

[DemonWarp]

a minute, this was an English band? If I didn't know any better, I'd swear by the sound of the singer's voice, they were from West Germany.

[rjzavala]

I love how a song can be so goofy and badass all at once.

[alexmaxam]

We gotta do somethin about Dickie Moltisanti

[MrRocksW]

The Many Saints of Newark (Sopranos prequel film) trailer brought me here

[hannahpecot]

Does no one remember this from Charlie’s angels (the good one with Lucy, Cameron, and Drew)

[topherbarrow]

The people who pick music for TV and movies are geniuses. They have the makings of varsity athletes.

[Innominat]

Who is here after the last Many Saints of Newark trailer ?

[daviddabbs]

heard in changing room whilst trying on lee cooper jeans in 1979

[LighterItHit]

“Selling guns is like selling vacuum cleaners”

[dayghjfnnakninjui]

Heard this from the new Many Saints trailer, what a track.

[cmm]

Why do I have The sudden urge to work on Wall Street in the late 80s, slick my hair back and wear Larry king suspenders while speeding in a Ferrari F50 yelling at the top of my lungs on a brick cell phone at my secretary