The Beatles recorded “Money” in seven takes on July 18, 1963, with their usual lineup. A series of piano overdubs was later added by producer George Martin. The song was released in November 1963 as the final track on their second United Kingdom album, With the Beatles.
According to George Harrison, the group discovered Strong’s version in Brian Epstein’s NEMS record store (though not a hit in the UK, it had been issued on London Records in 1960). They had previously performed it during their audition at Decca Records on January 1, 1962, with Pete Best still on drums at the time. They also recorded it six times for BBC radio. A live version, taped at a concert date in Stockholm, Sweden in October 1963, was included on Anthology 1.
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Money (That’s What I Want) – Lyrics
The best things in life are free
But you can keep ’em for the birds and bees
Now give me money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want), yeah
That’s what I want
Your lovin’ give me a thrill
But your lovin’ don’t pay my bills
Now give me money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want), oh, yeah
That’s what I want
Money don’t get everything, it’s true
What it don’t get, I can’t use
Now give me money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want), yeah
That’s what I want
Money don’t get everything, it’s true
What it don’t get, I can’t use
Now give me money (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want), yeah
That’s what I want
Well, now give me money (that’s what I want)
A lot of money (that’s what I want)
Wow, yeah, I wanna be free (that’s what I want)
Oh, a lot of money (that’s what I want, oh)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want), yeah
That’s what I want
Well, now give me money (that’s what I want)
A lot of money (that’s what I want, oh)
Wow, yeah, you don’t need money (that’s what I want)
Oh, now give me money (that’s what I want, oh)
That’s what I want (that’s what I want), yeah
That’s what I want