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23 Hit Songs About Money, Wealth And Prosperity
Bucks, moolah, dough, bread, bones, clams, dosh, green. Money has many names, it stands for freedom, success, power, and much more. Here is our playlist of the best songs about money for a swinging and rockin' start to the new year.
Artists from all over the world and from a wide variety of musical genres have sung about money, prosperity, wealth, financial markets, and also everyday problems of employees, for ages. Songs often describe far better what we think and feel than mere words. Whether you want or need money, work for it or cheat, win it or lose it, money moves us all.
From the countless songs about money and wealth, we have compiled 23 of the best songs for the new year that motivate, inspire, stir up, or at least awaken fond memories. In doing so, finews.Com dug deep into the box and unearthed not only world stars, evergreens, and unknown Youtubers.
1. Barrett Strong – Money (That’s What I Want)
A classic from the legendary Motown Records studio, then known as Tamla Labels. The original version was written by Barrett Strong, and the message of the song, that you only want money for fun, reverberates to this day, in countless movies and cover versions.
2. Remy – Regulate (FTX Parody)
Crypto, the money of the future? Well, 2022 turned out to be more like a complete disaster. Now that crypto prices have plummeted, FTX has gone under and many a fraud has been exposed, US regulators are going full throttle on crypto. A parody of the crypto speculation mania and the regulatory offensive around the FTX fiasco.
3. Jessie J – Price Tag ft. B.O.B
Life isn't all about glamour, money, fame, and fortune. British singer and rapper Jessie J tells us that we put a price tag on everything and often forget what's important.
4. Dolly Parton – 9 to 5
Long before the term ESG appeared in the financial world, Dolly Parton was visiting women's everyday workplaces. Both the song and the film are named after a nonprofit organization that works to improve the treatment of women in the workplace. What a way to make a livin'.
5. Gwen Stefani – Rich Girl (Official Music Video) ft. Eve
A rewrite of «If I Were A Rich Man» from the musical «Anatevka» with some textual differences from the original. Stefani's rich girl has far more exquisite tastes: she wants to buy a Hollywood mansion and clean out the Vivienne Westwood store.
6. Rage Against The Machine – Sleep Now in the Fire
Legendary, timeless: «Rage Against The Machine» and documentary filmmaker Michael Moore teamed up for the «Sleep Now In The Fire» which was shot in front of the New York Stock Exchange nearly causing a riot on Wall Street. The police took Moore away in front of running cameras.
7. Asian Dub Foundation – Crash
After the stock market crash is before the stock market crash, and what many investors had to experience again since the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Asian Dub Foundation sang the song in 2000, the year when the tech bubble burst. Back then, the British band with preferences for dub, jungle, and drum & bass also experienced the consequences of the recession firsthand: «Boom and a gloom, recession it a loom / For de second time in ten years monies starting to get tight / Better take cover 'cause the crash is coming soon».
8. Frank Crumit – A Tale Of The Ticker (1929 Stock Market Song)
Everything is faster and different today, but in the end, the market mechanisms are almost identical. Published in 1929, the song appeared just a few months before the Wall Street crash in October. The lyrics highlighted the problems of the stock market and foreshadowed the devastating event that occurred shortly thereafter.
9. Gigi D'Agostino – Bla Bla Bla
What might be going through Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Koerner's mind on his way to work? Life is not a pony farm, the financial market a shark tank? A classic from Switzerland's southern neighbor and a music video in the best style of the Italian animated series La Linea.
10. Donna Summer – She Works Hard for the Money
Arguably the best-known song of the disco queen and a tribute to all hard-working women everywhere. Summer got the idea for the song when she met a lady cleaning toilets in Los Angeles working two jobs to make ends meet.
11. Die Antwoord – Rich Bitch
The rap-rave band Die Antwoord from Cape Town likes to refer to themselves and their music as «Zef», a derogatory colloquial term for certain whites in South Africa. The celebration of ugliness and disturbing lyrics and videos are part of their program. The troupe around frontmen Yolandi Visser and Ninja came up from pretty far down to attain world fame. So when Visser poses as a «Rich Bitch», she also remembers that she used to be a «Poor Girl».
12. NotFinancialAdvice.Crypto – Welcome to the Stock Market!
Today we are inundated with streaming quotes and financial news on television, websites, radio, newspapers, and magazines. A parody of the noise of talking heads and financial gurus on American financial television. It seems that no one's tips are as off the mark as those of former hedge fund manager and current CNBC host Jim Cramer on his show «Mad Money».
13. Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M.
The acronym stands for «Cash Rules Everything Around Me.» The song from the debut album «Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)» refers to poverty, a life of crime, and doing anything to get money to survive. Method Man, Raekwon, and Inspectah Deck tell their stories of survival, growing up in the slums, and dealing drugs on the street.
14. Udo Lindenberg – Club der Millionäre (Club of Millionaires)
Who hasn't dreamed of being a millionaire? For Udo Lindenberg and his Panic orchestra, wealth also brings doubts: «The only problem I'd have is: do the girls really like me or my money?»
15. Pink Floyd – Money
The more you have, the more temptations you face in life. Arguably one of Pink Floyd's most unique songs, punctuated onomatopoeically with cash register noises and coin jingling to underscore the message. I think I need a Lear jet.
16. James Brown - I've Got money
One of his lesser-known songs, but is considered a precursor to his funk style. The «Godfather of Soul» sings about having money but no love.
17. Abba – Money, Money, Money
Disco hit from Sweden. «Money, Money, Money» was the second worldwide hit of the pop band ABBA. The song describes the perspective of a young woman who wants a wealthy man to supplement her finances. It must be funny in the rich man's world.
18. Electric Light Orchestra – Easy Money
Even in the heyday of the Electric Light Orchestra in the late 1970s, probably only the most die-hard rock fans knew the band from the UK. Great rock'n roll about how some people never learn to quit when they've had enough.
19. AC/DC – Moneytalks
Money talks and money divides. AC/DC and Angus Young have little respect for guys in fine suits who smoke cigars and indulge in their luxurious lifestyles. A reckoning with all those who flaunt their wealth and have lost touch with reality.
20. Gunter Gabriel - Hey Boss, ich brauch mehr Geld
«Hey boss, I need more money...», Gunter Gabriel takes heart, a song for all «Schlager» (hits) fans. More acute than ever given the surge in inflation. Even the employees of the European Central Bank are now demanding more pay.
21. Dire Straits – Money for Nothing
A tongue-in-cheek song is about the excess of rock stars and the easy life they lead compared to «real» workers. Mark Knopfler wrote it after overhearing delivery men in a New York department store complaining about their jobs while watching MTV. In the financial markets, on the other hand, the turnaround in interest rates has ensured that money has value again. I want my MTV.
22. DJ Sol – Feel Alive
A bank CEO on the music charts? David Solomon, a.K.A. DJ D-Sol, has done that too. The acting CEO of American investment bank Goldman Sachs made it to #39 on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart in 2019. With the track under his belt, it is not known if he was playing his hit when Corona standoff rules were flouted at a 2020 party in New York's ritzy Hamptons.
23. Die Prinzen – Millionär
This list would not be complete without the terrific hit by the Leipzig vocal ensemble Die Prinzen. Hardly any other song conveys as much joie de vivre and as much confidence in financial prosperity as «Millionär» (Millionaire) from 1991. With a nod and a wink, it acknowledges many things in life remain just a dream. For «Die Prinzen», who are still successful today, the title has paid off in every respect.
10 Great TV Music Moments Of 2022
Musical moments on TV can be a risky endeavor. Adding a song or dance number to a show that isn’t a straight-up musical has can result in a pretty cringey block of television. When done correctly, however, with the right people and the right music at the right time, these moments can ignite a fanbase, fuel a social media trend, or inspire its audience. At the very least, the perfect music can make for a damn good TV experience or inject a laugh into your day.
The year that’s about to come to a close has seen some great examples of all these things. From a creepy, kooky, viral dance to an inspirational awards acceptance speech to the guitar solo we never knew we needed, here are 10 great TV music moments from the year that was 2022:
(Image credit: Apple TV+) The Afterparty Goes Full Musical For Yasper’s Episode
It was a comedy, it was a murder mystery, and for one episode, it was a musical. Each episode of Apple TV+’s masterpiece The Afterparty focused on the night’s events from a different character’s perspective. Since Yasper (Ben Schwartz) had the singular focus of forwarding his music career at the reunion, it only made sense that his episode would feature full musical numbers. The three original songs — “One Shot,” “Yeah Sure Whatever” and “Three Dots from Stardom” — were so much fun, but the episode actually served to further the plot in ingenious ways.
Where to stream The Afterparty: Apple TV+ (opens in new tab)
(Image credit: Prime Video) The Boys’ Kimiko And Frenchie Got Rhythm (Who Could Ask For Anything More?)
The Boys has got to be one of the more crass and violent series available to current-day viewers. Season 3 even fulfilled fans’ fantasies by tackling “Herogasm” (and I’d argue that wasn’t even the most intense development the series saw this year). It’s that juxtaposition that made it all the more surprising when Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) and Frenchie (Tomer Capone) broke into a big Broadway musical dance number to “I Got Rhythm” during the episode “The Last Time to Look on This World of Lies.”
Sure, it all happened in her head, but it was still a shock for fans to see Kimiko (who is mute) singing, and the light-hearted moment allowed viewers a short respite before returning to all the brutality and debauchery.
Where to stream The Boys: Amazon’s Prime Video (opens in new tab)
(Image credit: NFL) Rap Legends Take Over The Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Super Bowl halftime show has historically been a pop music spectacle, designed to entertain every demographic who may have tuned in for the big game, whether for the football or the hilarious commercials. Los Angeles, however, brought out the best of rap for the 2022 game at SoFi Stadium. Dr. Dre shared the spotlight with fellow legends Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent for a celebration of rap and hip-hop that filled Millennials with nostalgia. In the end, its biggest problem was that with so much talent on stage, 13 minutes wasn’t nearly enough.
Where to watch the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show: YouTube
(Image credit: HBO Max) Euphoria: That Dance Number In Lexi’s Play
Fans had been hearing about Lexi’s play dduring all of Euphoria Season 2, but nobody expected what happened when the curtain rose during “The Theater and Its Double.” Lexi (Maude Apatow) flexed her theatrical proclivities with a play based on the lives of her friends. The professional-caliber dance number to Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero” was full of homoerotic locker room gyrating and sexual imagery.
Ethan’s (Austin Abrams) portrayal may not have gone over well — at all — with Nate (Jacob Elordi), but it’s hard to argue with his commitment and the quality of the performance overall. The entire auditorium was on their feet, and it was one of the Season 2 moments we couldn’t get over.
Where to stream Euphoria: HBO Max
(Image credit: Television Academy) Sheryl Lee Ralph Breaks Into Song During Emmy Award Acceptance Speech
Abbott Elementary was certainly a bright spot overall in 2022, but Sheryl Lee Ralph was not expecting her name to be called as the winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy. The actress took her time making her way to the stage, soaking in her moment and, when Ralph opened her mouth, she shocked her rapt audience by singing the opening lines to “Endangered Species” by jazz singer Dianne Reeves.
She went on to give an emotional and inspirational address and the moment went down as the best acceptance speech of that night and likely one of the best in Emmy Awards history overall.
Where to watch Sheryl Lee Ralph’s acceptance speech: YouTube
(Image credit: HBO Max) Peacemaker Gifts Us With Possibly The Greatest Opening Credits Of All Time
A TV series’ opening credits sequence has always been an art form in itself, and there are a number of title scenes celebrated for their ability to keep viewers from hitting the “Skip Intro” button. This year’s top offering, however, came to us courtesy of the HBO Max series Peacemaker. James Gunn was at his James Gunn-iest when introducing John Cena’s superhero and friends via a dance to the ‘80s hair metal band Wig Man’s “Do Ya Wanna Taste It.” The intro went viral, and many were quick to call it one of the best TV openings of all time.
In the end, the intro proved to be just one of several great music moments from Peacemaker, and now the only real question is, should Peacemaker Season 2 get a new theme song?
Where to stream Peacemaker: HBO Max
(Image credit: Disney+) She-Hulk Gets Twerkalicious With Megan Thee Stallion
DC may have had its moment, but Marvel wasn’t to be outdone. After all, what’s the point of having all this wonderful new MCU content if there’s not some modern-day flavor injected to it? Of all the guest appearances and surprise cameos delivered in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Megan Thee Stallion’s role — which was facilitated by cast member Jameela Jamil — turned out to be the most talked about.
Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) took on the rapper as her client and, after their work was done, the powerful women had a twerktastic time, showing off their skills in She-Hulk’s office. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will never be the same.
Where to stream She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Disney+ (opens in new tab)
(Image credit: Apple TV+) Severance Turns Up With Defiant Jazz Dance Party
The Music Dance Experience in the episode “Defiant Jazz” of Severance’s first season not only highlighted just how small the microdata refiners’ lives were, but changed the trajectory of the rest of Season 1. In an effort to inject a little “frivolity” into the day, Seth Milchick (Tramell Tillman) rewarded Helly (Britt Lower) with a 5-minute dance party. It was obvious from Mark’s incredulity and Irving’s off-beat snaps that this was a rare treat, and Milchick proceeded to shimmy like his life depended on it.
However, Dylan (Zach Cherry) was still reeling from the run-in with his son in the outside world, and he attacked Milchick, who canceled the MDE. This put the Lumon workers on the path that would lead to that huge cliffhanger ending.
Where to stream Severance: Apple TV+ (opens in new tab)
(Image credit: Netflix)
Who knew Wednesday Addams had it in her? The titular character of Wednesday tore it up on the dance floor at the Nevermore Academy's Rave’N Dance in the episode “Woe What a Night.” Afterward it didn't take long for the Internet to blow up with people recreating this magical musical moment. Even Lady Gaga got in on the “Goo Goo Muck” of it all. What’s more is that Jenna Ortega choreographed the dance herself, at the request of Tim Burton, and we just couldn't get enough of the wild combination of Bob Fosse and Wednesday's own creepy, kooky style.
Where to stream Wednesday: Netflix (opens in new tab)
(Image credit: Netflix) Stranger Things: Eddie Munson And Kate Bush Won Our Hearts
The long-awaited Stranger Things Season 4 finally arrived this year, introducing us to Joseph Quinn’s Eddie Munson. Eddie instantly became a fan favorite, but we could never have anticipated that he would be the bearer of one of 2022’s biggest music moments. Eddie made the ultimate sacrifice in the Upside Down, distracting the demo-bats with an awesome guitar rendition of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” that drew praise from the band itself. He may have saved the lives of our Hawkins heroes, but it came at a price.
Eddie tragically met his demise, but the exact opposite happened for singer/songwriter Kate Bush, who — like Metallica — saw a resurrection in popularity after her talent was revealed to a new generation of music lovers. Thanks to her song “Running Up That Hill” being the thing that could keep Max (Sadie Sink) out of Vecna’s grasp, Bush’s single reached No. 1 on iTunes in the US and the UK, and it hit No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart.
Where to stream Stranger Things: Netflix (opens in new tab)
Honorable Mention
Pete Davidson’s Short Ass Movie: In a year that brought us Avatar: The Way of Water, Babylon, The Batman and other films that flirted with or surpassed a 3-hour runtime, Pete Davidson and Chris Redd’s call on Saturday Night Live for a “Short-Ass Movie” to stream deserves to be celebrated. Netflix even responded, adding a category for movies running around 90 minutes or less. Where to stream Saturday Night Live: Peacock (opens in new tab)
Homelander Milks A Cow On The Boys: There are few things more disturbing than Homelander (Antony Starr) and his primal, intimate obsession with milk. When he finds himself face to face with an actual cow in “Here Comes a Candle to Light You to Bed,” the song “Crimson and Clover” kicks in with an emotional, “Ah!” for a moment that is laugh-out-loud perfect. The song continues — “Now I don't hardly know her / But I think I could love her” — as Homelander begins to milk the cow, and it’s things like this that make us love the show. Where to stream The Boys: Amazon’s Prime Video (opens in new tab)
This year really brought it, as far as great music moments go, and I consider the bar set pretty high for the year ahead. Here at CinemaBlend, we’re taking a look at the best of what 2022 had to offer, so be sure to check out our other lists as we head into the 2023 TV schedule.
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25 Dolly Parton Songs For A Holly Dolly Christmas!
We beg your Parton, but you'll want to add these to your holiday playlist ASAP.
Over the years, country music icon, Dolly Parton, has written and covered quite a sum of holiday songs. Regardless of what point in Dolly’s life the songs were recorded, one thing is clear; Dolly loves her some Christmas. Even today, Dolly is still recording holiday music. And this year, she starred in another one of her own Christmas movies, titled Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas.
From a young age, Dolly felt Christmas was a magical time. And the many home-for-the-holidays-themed songs she’s written show how important Dolly thinks spending the season with family is for all of us. Likewise, Dolly likes to record her Christmas songs with friends, such as Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers and even her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
Dolly Parton has been an inspiration to all kinds of people over the years, and we hope she continues to inspire us for years to come. This year, enjoy a Holly Dolly Christmas with this list of the 25 best Dolly Parton Christmas songs, all of which are guaranteed to lift your holiday spirits.
1. "Joy to the World"
A classic Christmas carol that's familiar, but here, Dolly performs it with her own signature style.
2. "You Are My Christmas"
This twangy Christmas song tells about the reason for the season; that is, the people you share it with.
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3. "Winter Wonderland/Sleigh Ride Medley"
Dolly skillfully meshes these two Christmas-song classics.
4. "Go Tell it on the Mountain"
A holiday must with a nostalgic air. Takes us right back to church Christmas choirs.
5. "Holly Jolly Christmas"
Or perhaps more appropriately here, "Holly Dolly Christmas."
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6. "With Bells On"
An upbeat home-for-the-holidays-themed song from the Once Upon a Christmas album, featuring Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
7. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
A well-known classic that no Christmas would ever be complete without.
8. "First Noel"
The perfect song for Christmas Eve—as well as the weeks prior.
9. "I Believe in Santa Claus"
This song stays true to Dolly's theme of Christmas magic.
10. "Christmas Where We Are"
The perfect song for days when you're snowed in, and don't mind a bit. This song features Billy Ray Cyrus.
11. "Circle of Love"
This song was written by Dolly Parton herself, and is all about the love of Christ and the Father.
12. "A Christmas to Remember"
A Christmas song with an 80s flare.
13. "Christmas Without You"
We've all had Christmases where we missed someone special— a blue Christmas indeed.
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14. "Hard Candy Christmas"
This song could be subtitled: The "breakup" Christmas song.
15. "We Three Kings"
This song is from the album Home for Christmas, released in 1990. It was her thirtieth solo studio album.
16. "Comin’ Home for Christmas"
This song begins with what feels like an iconic line: "Mama's in the kitchen, Christmas on the stove."
17. "Mary, Did You Know?"
Dolly Parton sang this particular song at the 2020 Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
18. "Christmas Is"
Miley Cyrus joined her godmother, Dolly herself, to record this hit song.
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19. "All I Want for Christmas is You"
The star of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, joined Dolly for a cover version of this Mariah Carey song.
20. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Maybe a young Dolly Parton really did see her mommy kissing Santa, about the time this popular song was released in 1952.
21. "White Christmas"
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers recorded dozens of songs together, including a number of Christmas classics like this one.
22. "Pretty Paper"
Shotgun Willie (Nelson) joins Dolly for this song. He wrote the song himself in 1963.
23. "The Little Drummer Boy"
This song is on the album, Home for Christmas, whose original release was accompanied by Dolly's 1990 television special, Dolly Parton: Christmas at Home.
24. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
Dolly sings this one for the kids, but you can certainly listen along too.
25. "I’ll be Home for Christmas"
It's only fitting to end this list of 25 Dolly Parton Christmas songs with "I'll be Home for Christmas." So many of her songs talk about her love for her childhood home in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
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