I need to begin to pull together a list of potentially appropriate
songs that might work as background music / film score for a planned
movie whose plot involves lots of money and some rich people (I have
asked a couple questions already on related topics).  I would like to
get as complete a list as possible about all songs (of any and every
genre and age) that have money, being rich, luxury, and similar) as
the theme of the song.  As an example, there is a song "money, money,
money", and another "diamonds are a girl's best friend" sung by
Marilyn Monroe in a movie.  More recently, "get rich or die trying" by
50 Cent.  I am looking to try to get about 30 of these, more if at all
possible!  Apologies for the open ended nature of the question.  For
each song, I will need to know the name of the song and who the artist
is / was, and if possible (although not absolutely required), the year
it was published or performed.  At this stage it really doesn't matter
if the song is 200 years old or 2 weeks ago, or if it was performed in
the US or elsewhere.  Help will be much appreciated.

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Request for Question Clarification by markj-ga on 06 Jun 2004 14:58 PDT

inkvisitor --

Cryptica-ga's reference sounds like a gold mine of information, but it
doesn't appear to contain some of the information about a song that
interests you -- the date it was published, for example, who wrote it,
and a sample of its lyrics, for example.  I am confident that I can
give you 30-plus songs with that kind of background information.  The
catch is that my expertise and available resources relate mainly to
pre-1950 American popular music. If an answer that is concentrated in
that time period is of interest to you, please let me know.

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Clarification of Question by inkvisitor-ga on 06 Jun 2004 18:28 PDT

Yes, thanks, that period with the date published, who wrote it, and a
sample of its lyrics, would be a good answer.  And may I thank those
others who have added such helpful comments!  Cryptica, please tell
your brother I will be ordering what sounds like a superlative
reference guide momentarily.  Mikey172, Pinkfreud, and Daytrader76,
all very helpful inputs -- thanks!

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Request for Question Clarification by aceresearcher-ga on 06 Jun 2004 20:20 PDT

Greetings, inkvisitor!

I believe that I could provide you with a list of pop and rock songs
which got at least some airplay and would be fairly well-recognized by
the general public, ranging from the 70's to the 90's, with the
lyrics, artist, and release date of the album containing it for each
song. This list would not include rap or hip-hop songs. If this is
something that would interest you, please let me know.

Thanks,

aceresearcher

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Clarification of Question by inkvisitor-ga on 06 Jun 2004 23:53 PDT

Hi aceresearcher, and thanks for the note.  Yes, that would be of
interest, but I need to be cautious, I think, so I don't upset anyone.
 I already noted in response to markj that what he proposed would be
fine.  I assume then that he will answer and collect the fee?  I am
simply trying to avoid crossed wires and thwarted expectations, if
possible.  Any suggestions how this might be done?  Thanks.

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Request for Question Clarification by aceresearcher-ga on 07 Jun 2004 04:01 PDT

No problem! :)

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Clarification of Question by inkvisitor-ga on 07 Jun 2004 08:08 PDT

Thanks.

inkvisitor --

Thanks for your clarifications and your patience.  Following is
information on 30 candidates for songs meeting your specifications.  I
have tried to include a wide range of time periods and genres.  You
will find that the suggestions also include a range of perspectives on
money and luxury -- from greed to disdain.  So, let?s get right to the
list:


DOWN IN THE DEPTHS OF THE NINETIETH FLOOR
Songwriter(s): Cole Porter
Date Published: 1936
Artist/CD: Tony Bennett/"Here's to the Ladies"
Song Type:  Broadway Show Tune ("Red, Hot and Blue")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"When the only one you wanted wants another, 
What's the use of swank and cash in the bank galore? 
Why, even the janitor's wife 
Has a perfectly good love life, 
And here I am, facing tomorrow, Alone in my sorrow, Down in the depths
of the ninetieth floor."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://people.deas.harvard.edu/users/students/Rebecca_Hwa/lyrics/porter.html


IT'S LONELY AT THE TOP
Songwriter: Randy Newman
Date Published: 1970
Artist/CD: Randy Newman/"Randy Newman Songbook, Vol. 1"
Song Type: Ironic Pop
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Listen to the band, they're playing just for me
Listen to the people paying just for me
All the applause-all the parades
And all the money I have made
Oh, it's lonely at the top."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Lonely-At-The-Top-lyrics-Randy-Newman/814F0D32E7F7CB1848256A370047AD10


PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
Date Published: 1930
Artist/CD: Fred Astaire/"The Cream of Fred Astaire"
Song Type: Film Musical ("Puttin" on the Ritz") 
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Have you seen the well-to-do
Up and down Park Avenue
On that famous thoroughfare
With their noses in the air . . . 
"Now, if you're blue
And you don't know where to go to
Why don't you go where fashion sits
Puttin' on the Ritz."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Puttin'-On-The-Ritz-lyrics-Irving-Berlin/126614478AFA0A6848256970000EFE58


A COUPLE OF SWELLS
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
Date Published: 1947	
Artist/CD: Judy Garland/"The Essential Judy Garland"
Song Type: Film Musical ("Easter Parade")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"We're a couple of swells 
We stop at the best hotels 
But we prefer the country far away from the city smells 
We're a couple of sports 
The pride of the tennis courts 
In June, July and August we look cute when we're dressed in shorts 
The Vanderbilts have asked us up for tea 
We don't know how to get there, no siree 
No, siree."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/We're-a-Couple-Of-Swells-lyrics-Judy-Garland/9158FF7800B6692C48256D6B00200EB1


THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTES' ON THE BALL
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
Date Published: 1950
Artist/CD: "Call Me Madam" (Decca Studio Cast)
Song Type: Broadway Show Tune ("Call Me Madam")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"I'm the chosen party giver
For the White House clientele 
And they know that I deliver
What it takes to make 'em jell 
And in Washington I'm known by one and all 
As the hostess with the mostes' on the ball .  .  .  

"I've a great big bar and good caviar 
Yes, the best that can be found 
And a large amount in my bank account 
When election time comes 'round."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Berlin-Irving/Hostess-With-The-Mostes-On-The-Ball-The.html

SLUMMING ON PARK AVENUE
Songwriter(s): Irving Berlin
Date Published: 1937
Artist/CD: "On the Avenue" (Original Soundtrack)
Song Type: Film Musical ("On the Avenue")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Put on your slumming clothes and get your car
Let's go sightseeing where the high-toned people are
Come on, there's lots of fun in store for you
See how the other half lives on Park Avenue

Let's go slumming, take me slumming
Let's go slumming on Park Avenue"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/ontheavenue/slummingonparkavenue.htm

POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL
Songwriter(s): Noel Coward
Date Published: 1925
Artist/CD: Tony Bennett/"The Gold Collection"
Song Type: British Stage Musical (Charlot's Review of 1926)
Lyrics Excerpt:
"The life you lead sets all your nerves a jangle. 
Your love affairs are in a hopeless tangle, 
Though you're a child, dear, 
Your life's a wild typhoon. 
In lives of leisure 
The craze for pleasure 
Steadily grows. 
Cocktails and laughter 
But what comes after? 
Nobody knows . . . "

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.suede.ukf.net/lyrics/rarities/PoorLittleRichGirl.html


EASY STREET
Songwriter(s): Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin	
Date Published: 1977			
Artist/CD: "Annie" (Original Broadway Cast -- Remastered)
Song Type: Stage Musical ("Annie")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Easy street 
Easy street 
Where you sleep till noon  .  .  .
Easy street 
Better get there soon.  .  .
Easy street 
Easy street 
Where the rich folks play"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/annie/easystreet.htm


IT'S MONEY THAT MATTERS
Songwriter(s): Randy Newman
Date Published: 1988
Artist/CD: Randy Newman/"Land of Dreams"
Song Type: Ironic Pop
Lyrics Excerpt:
"But I got a great big house on the hill here
And a great big blonde wife inside it
And a great big pool in my backyard and another great big pool
beside it
Sonny it's money that matters, hear what I say
It's money that matters in the USA
It's money that matters
Now you know that it's true
It's money that matters whatever you do"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/It's-Money-that-Matters-lyrics-Randy-Newman/346CA2385C0727C148256A37004A0C58
 IT'S MONEY THAT I LOVE
Songwriter(s): Randy Newman
Date Published: 1979
Artist/CD: Randy Newman/Born Again
Song Type: Ironic Pop
Lyrics Excerpt:
Songwriter(s):
Date Published:
Artist/CD:
Song Type:
Lyrics Excerpt:
"I don't love the mountains 
And I don't love the sea 
And I don't love Jesus 
He never done a thing for me 
I ain't pretty like my sister 
Or smart like my dad 
Or good like my mama 
It's Money That I Love 
It's Money That I Love 
They say that's money 
Can't buy love in this world 
But it'll get you a half-pound of cocaine." 

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/It's-Money-That-I-Love-lyrics-Randy-Newman/7DB5F62FD7EE920D48256A37004957A3


THE MAN THAT BROKE THE BANK AT MONTE CARLO
Songwriter(s):  Fred Gilbert
Date Published: 1891
Artist/CD: "Golden Years of Music Hall" (Compilation)
Song Type: British Music Hall Song 
Lyrics Excerpt:
"As I walk along the Bois Boulong
With an independent air,
You can hear the girls declare
'He must be a millionaire'!
You can hear them sigh and wish to die,
You can see them wink the other eye
At the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo!"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.sterlingtimes.org/vintage3.htm

A BIRD IN A GILDED CAGE
Songwriter(s): Harry Von Tilzer/Arthur Lamb	
Date Published: 1900			
Artist/CD: Joan Morris and William Bolcom/"After the Ball"
Song Type: Tin Pan Alley Ballad
Lyrics Excerpt: 
The ballroom was filled with fashion's throng, 
It shone with a thousand lights; 
And there was a woman who passed along, 
The fairest of all the sights. 
A girl to her lover then softly sighed, 
"There's riches at her command." 
"But she married for wealth, not for love," he cried! 
"Though she lives in a mansion grand." 

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://sniff.numachi.com/~rickheit/dtrad/pages/tiGILDCAGE.html


THE LADY FROM 29 PALMS
Songwriter(s): Allie Wrubel
Date Published: 1947
Artist/CD: Andrews Sisters: "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy: Greatest Hits"
Song Type: Post-war Pop
Lyrics Excerpt:
"She left twenty-nine broken hearts
Broken in twenty-nine parts
Now there are twenty-nine fellas complainin' to their moms
About the lady from 29 Palms
She got twenty-nine Cadillacs
Twenty-nine sables from Sach's
They came from twenty-nine fellas who never had their arms
Around the lady from 29 Palms"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.spiritofsinatra.com/pages/Lyrics/l/Lady_From_29_Palms.htm


SANTA BABY
Songwriter(s): J. Javits, P. Springer
Date Published: 1954
Artist/CD: Eartha Kitt: "Most Fabulous Christmas Album Ever"
Song Type: Sultry Pop
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree,
For me.
been an awful good girl,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight .  .  .

"Santa baby, I wanna yacht,
And really that's not a lot,
Been an angel all year,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.lyricsdownload.com/eartha-kitt-santa-baby-lyrics.html


TAKE BACK YOUR MINK
Songwriter(s): Frank Loesser		
Date Published: 1951
Artist/CD: "Guys and Dolls (Soundtrack)"
Song Type: Broadway Show Tune ("Guys and Dolls")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"He bought me the fur mink five winters ago 
And the gown the following fall 
Then the necklace, the bag, the gloves, and the hat, 
That was late '48 I recall 
Then last night in his apartment 
He tried to remove them all 
And I said as I ran down the hall."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/guysanddolls/entracte;takebackyourmink.htm


THE STATELY HOMES OF ENGLAND
Songwriter(s): Noel Coward
Date Published: 1938
Artist/CD: Noel Coward/"Mad About the Boy: Complete Recordings, Vol. 3"
Song Type:  British Stage Musical ("Operette") 
Lyrics Excerpt:
The stately homes of England how beautiful they stand, 
To prove the upper classes have still the upper hand; 
Tho' the fact they have to be rebuilt 
And frequently mortgag'd to the hilt 
Is inclin'd to take the gilt off the gingerbread, 
And certainly damps the fun, 
Of the eldest son. 


RICH GIRL
Songwriter(s): Daryl Hall
Date Published: 1977
Artist/CD: "Billboard Top Hits: 1977"
Song Type: Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
You?re a rich girl, and you?ve gone too far
?Cause you know it don?t matter anyway
You can rely on the old man?s money
You can rely on the old man?s money
It?s a bitch girl but it?s gone too far
?Cause you know it don?t matter anyway
Say money but it won?t get you too far,
Get you too far

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/hall-&-oates/63847.html


I'D RATHER BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Pearl Bailey
Date Published: [Not Found]
Artist/CD: Pearl Bailey/"Cocktail Hour"
Song Type: Classic Pop
Lyrics Excerpt:
"I been poor
I been rich
And now that I know 
Which is which
I'd rather be rich
I'd rather be rich

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
[Not Available]


I'D RATHER BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Donald Lamm
Date Published: [Not Found]
Artist/CD: Chicago/"Chicago XIV (Bonus Tracks)"
Song Type: Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
"I'd rather be rich, it sounds a little funny;
If diggin' a ditch would earn me lots of money,
I'd dig like a fool in the land of milk and honey;
Where everything's cool, provided you have money, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I'd rather be rich, just short of being greedy;
I'm eager to switch, to hell with being needy.
I'd rather be rich, the truth of cash is tragic,
The system's a bitch, but money works like magic."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.oldielyrics.com/lyrics/chicago/id_rather_be_rich.html


MONEY 
Songwriter(s): Kander and Ebb
Date Published: 1966
Artist/CD: "Cabaret: Soundtrack"
Song Type: Broadway Show Tune
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Money makes the world go around
The world go around
The world go around
Money makes the world go around
It makes the world go 'round."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/cabaret/money.htm


ALWAYS TRUE TO YOU DARLING IN MY FASHION
Songwriter(s): Cole Porter
Date Published: 1948
Artist/CD: "Kiss Me Kate" (Soundtrack)
Song Type: Broadway Show Tune ("Kiss Me Kate")
Lyrics Excerpt:
"There?s an oil man known as tex
Who is keen to give me checks.
And his checks, I fear, means that tex is here to stay.

"But I?m always true to you, darlin?, in my fashion
Yes, I?m always true to you, darlin?, in my way."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://mp3downloadhq.com/index_lyric.asp?source=go-c20a5c


IF I HAD A MILLION DOLLARS
Songwriter(s): Page, Robinson
Date Published: 1992	
Artist/CD: Barenaked Ladies/"Gordon"
ong Type: Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
"If I had a million dollars
Well, I'd buy you a house
And if I had a million dollars
Buy you furniture for your house
And if I had a million dollars
Well I'd buy you a K Car
And if I had a million dollars,
I'd buy your love"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.lyricsxp.com/lyrics/i/if_i_had_a_million_dollars_barenaked_ladies.html


THE MILLIONAIRE
Songwriter(s): Tracy
Date Published: 1975
Artist/CD: Dr. Hook/"Greatest Hits"
Song Type:Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
"And I got more money, 
Than a horse has hairs. 
Cause my rich old uncle died, 
And answered all my prayers! 
Having all this money, 
Is going to bring me down. 
If you ain't with me honey, 
To help me spread it around! "

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.google-lyrics.com/lyrics/lyrics_dr_hook_lyrics/dr_hook_the_millionaire_lyrics.html



EAT THE RICH
Songwriter(s): Perry, Tyler, Vallance
Date Published: 1993
Artist/CD: Aerosmith/"Get a Grip"
Song Type: Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Eat the Rich: there's only one thing they're good for 
Eat the Rich: take one bite now - come back for more 
Eat the Rich: I gotta get this off my chest 
Eat the Rich: take one bite now, spit out the rest"

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/AEROSMITH/Eat-The-Rich.html


Additional Information:

I am rounding out your request for 30 titles by providing information
in the above format for several of the more promising titles provided
by commenters, some of which I was already familiar with or had
identified in my own research:

WE'RE IN THE MONEY
Songwriter(s): Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Date Published: 1933
Artist/CD: Fred Astaire/"Cocktail Hour"
Song Type: Movie Musicals ("Gold Diggers of 1933")
Lyrics Excerpt:
We're in the money, we're in the money; 
We've got a lot of what it takes to get along! 
We're in the money, that sky is sunny, 
Old Man Depression you are through, you done us wrong. 
We never see a headline about breadlines today. 
And when we see the landlord we can look that guy right in the eye
We're in the money, come on, my honey, 
Let's lend it, spend it, send it rolling along!

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/dept/history/lavender/cherries.html


MONEY HONEY
Songwriter(s): Faulkner, Wood
Date Published:
Artist/CD: Bay City Rollers/"Best Of"
Song Type: Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
Money, must it buy all I can get, now 
Money, without it how far would I get, now 
Money, money, money, money, money 
Without it you'd be losing my respect, now  
 
Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.webfitz.com/lyrics/Lyrics/1976/911976.html


MONEY
Songwriter(s): Waters
Date Published: 1972
Artist/CD: Pink Floyd/"Dark Side of the Moon"
Song Type: Rock
Lyrics Excerpt:
"Money, get away.
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay.
Money, it's a gas.
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.
New car, caviar, four star daydream,
Think I'll buy me a football team."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.lyricsdepot.com/pink-floyd/money.html


I WANNA BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Bricusse,Newley
Date Published: 1961
Artist/CD: "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off"
Song Type: Broadway Show Tune
Lyrics Excerpt: [Not Found]
Link to Lyrics (If Available):
[Not Available]


IF I WERE A RICH MAN
Songwriter(s): Bock, Harnick
Date Published: 1965
Artist/CD: "Fiddler  on the Roof" (Soundtrack)
Song Type:
Lyrics Excerpt:
"I'd build a big tall house with rooms by the dozen,
Right in the middle of the town.
A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below.
There would be one long staircase just going up,
And one even longer coming down,
And one more leading nowhere, just for show."

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/fiddlerontheroof/ifiwerearichman.htm


I WANNA BE RICH
Songwriter(s): Calloway
Date Published: 1990
Artist/CD: Calloway/"Greatest Hits"
Song Type: Urban
Lyrics Excerpt:
"I want money lots and lots of money 
I want the pie in the sky 
I want money lots and lots of money 
So don't be asking me why." 

Link to Lyrics (If Available):
http://www.lyricsbox.com/calloway-lyrics-i-wanna-be-rich-sf12ttd.html




Search Strategy:

Most of the older songs were already familiar to me.  I recalled
several without prompting.  As for the rest, I scanned my supply of
fake books and music folios to refresh my recollection and was able to
pick them out as I came across their titles.  I got the other
information about them by searching for their titles on lyrics sites
and perusing the All Music Guide  ( http://allmusic.com ).


I hope that this list is useful to you, and I enjoyed compiling it. 
If anything is unclear, please ask for clarification before rating the
answer.


markj-ga

Excellent -- thank you very much!

Inkvistor --
Researchers will post tons of material for you, but here's an
invaluable reference source -- created specifically for Radio & TV
stations, ad agencies, film music supervisors, etc.  The 5th EDITION
of THE GREEN BOOK OF SONGS BY SUBJECT: THE THEMATIC GUIDE TO POPULAR
MUSIC" by Jeff Green.   More than 35,000 songs, 1,800 categories --
and they're cross-indexed by the artist and  the CD or Album  where
you can find them.

I just took a quick look --there are tons of listings for MONEY, CASH,
GETTING PAID, RICH, TAXES, MILLIONS, WEALTH, SOCIAL CLAS, POVERTY,
GOLD, GREED, LOVE & MONEY. . .etc.   Rap, Broadway, Country, Rock,
1920's on up.    From "Addicted to a Dollar" to "Your Cash Ain't
Nothin' But Trash."  From famous songs to obscure.

The book is in bookstores & libraries or from the website.    
http://www.greenbookofsongs.com

Jeff Green is Exec. Editor for Radio & Records.  He's also my brother
-- but don't worry -- I don't get a commission!  (You'll see that on a
few occasions I've gotten him to chip in some titles for previous
Google queries here.)

Pink Floyd - Money

The Beatles - Baby youre a rich man

Bay City Rollers - Money Honey

Adventures of Stevie V - Dirty cash

Dire Straits - Money for nothing

The first thing I thought of is one of my favorite Broadway tunes: "If
I Were a Rich Man," from "Fiddler on the Roof."

Get a p2p program and type those words into the search function. 
Shareaza works for me.

Then go to your local shopping mall and pay $17 for each CD, because
downloading them is illegal.

http://makingbreadmagazine.com/Features/TOPTEN/TOPTEN.htm

I might add "I Wanna Be Rich" by Callaway.

Hi aceresearcher, and thanks for the note.  Yes, that would be of
interest, but I need to be cautious, I think, so I don't upset anyone.
 I already noted in response to markj that what he proposed would be
fine.  I assume then that he will answer and collect the fee?  I am
simply trying to avoid crossed wires and thwarted expectations, if
possible.  Any suggestions how this might be done?  Thanks.

Two come immedietly to mind: "We're in the Money," a song from the
20s; "I Wanna Be Rich" from the musical "Stop the World, I Want to Get
Off."

Kriswrite

Hi Kriswrite -- thanks, those are great additions!

inkvisitor --

Thanks for the five stars.  I enjoyed this project.

markj-ga

Hello IV,

Here's some sketch information on a couple tunes and you can check the
writers for most others through an ASCAP ACE title search.
http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?mode=search

Money (That's What I Want) 
Writers:  Janie Bradford/Berry Gordy, Jr.
Performer:  Barrett Strong
Date Recorded:  1960

The best things in life are free
But you can keep 'em for the birds and bees.
Now gimme money (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.
 
***************

Material Girl
Writers:  Peter Brown and Robert Rans
Performer:  Madonna
Date Recorded:  1985

***************

Pink Cadillac
Writer:  Bruce Springsteen
Performer:  Bruce Springsteen
Date Recorded:  1984

Well now you may think I'm foolish, for the foolish things I do,
You may wonder how come I love ya, when you get on my nerves like you do,
Well baby you know you bug me, there ain't no secret 'bout that,
But come on over here and hug me, baby I'll spell the facts,
Well honey it ain't your money, 'cause baby I've got plenty of that,
I love you for your pink Cadillac,

***************

Cash is King
Writer:  Ike Reilly
Performer:  Ike Reilly
Date Recorded:  2001

Had a little money didn't really want it 
Got a little more I'm gonna flaunt it 
Drink, my kid, meet my friends 
Got a brand new ride 
(Two-lease package on the side) 
Crown Vic bought her on the block 
Cash is king and kitten walks 

****************

And if you need an anti-money/social conscience closer, there's always
Tracy Chapman ready to hit you in the head with a hammer.

Material World
Writer:  Tracy Chapman
Performer:  Tracy Chapman
Date Recorded:  1989
   
You in your fancy 
Material world 
Don't see the links of chain 
Binding blood 
Our own ancestors 
Are hungry ghosts 
Closets so full of bones 
They won't close 
Call it upward mobility 
But you've been sold down the river 
Just another form of slavery 
And the whole man-made white world 
Is your master 
You in your fancy 
Material world 
Create in your own image 
A supreme god 
Your virgin mary 
Your holy ghosts 
Claimed to be pure of heart 
Have hands that are stained with blood 
You in your fancy 
Material world 
Don't see the links of chain 
Binding 

Ciao,
V

How about Liz Phair's "Shitloads of Money", off "whitechocolatespaceegg" (1998):

It's nice to be liked
But it's better by far to get pais
I know that most of the friends that I have don't really see it that way
But if you could give 'em each one wish
How much do you wanna bet?
They'd wish success for themselves and their friends and
That would include lots of money.