While “Rich Girl” became the first No.1 single for duo Hall and Oates in 1977, the song isn’t about a girl at all. They performed it live together at Live Aid in July 1985, with the song topping Billboard’s Hot 100 for three weeks.Ĭlick to load video Hall and Oates – Rich Girl What many might not know, is that Sting also provided backing vocals on the track. “Money for Nothing” by British rock band Dire Straits was written about two men who are giving commentary on music videos they watch. (It was officially released as a single the following year.) In 2005, Lauper also released an acoustic version of the song, which featured vocals from Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara. Originally released in 1978 by rock band The Brains, Cyndi Lauper recorded the song “Money Changes Everything” for her debut album, She’s So Unusual, in 1983. The song was also used in a February 2021 Super Bowl ad, which sent it to No.1 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart. Pet Shop Boys – Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)Ī single in 1985 from their debut album, Please, Pet Shop Boys’ “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” is told from the perspective of a man who is trying to convince another person to join a financial scheme. The UK single artwork features the face of band member Angus Young on a currency bill, which were later dubbed “Angus Bucks” and dropped on audiences at live shows. It was the group’s biggest hit since 1981’s “Back in Black” and remains their highest charting song to date. “Moneytalks” by rock band AC/DC was released as a single in December 1990.
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