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Listen Up! Money Edition
This week, Listen Up!, our music column, (finally) takes a look at newspaper headlines and—oh, crap—we’re in the midst of a recession! How to cope with our economic woes? Make a playlist about the one thing we wish we had more of: money. Tell us what you think of the playlist and leave suggestions in the comments.
By
Alejandro Salinas
Published Tuesday, November 18, 2008
We stop reading the newspapers and watching television for a few weeks (or months, maybe) and next thing we know, the auto industry is on the brink of catastrophe, home foreclosures are on the rise, the credit market is frozen, and it turns out the world is going to end in 2012? What gives?
Yes, times are rough. But imminent apocalypse aside, we can take some comfort in the fact that steps are being taken to remedy (or at least improve) the situation. Change is coming, remember? We’ve just got to remain hopeful. It’s in that spirit that we’ve compiled a list of songs about money, from classics like the Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love” and the Kinks’ “The Moneygoround” to modern tunes like “Bills, Bills, Bills” from Destiny’s Child and “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani. Did we leave out your favorite tune? Tell us in the comments, and we’ll add your suggestions throughout the day.
And if your spirit starts to falter, keep in mind, dear reader, that there are things you can get for free. To paraphrase J. Lo (that shining beacon of frugality and modesty), love don’t cost a thing. Right?
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Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out - Bessie Smith
Its Only Money, Tyrone - Marah
Money (That’s What I Want) - Barrett Strong
First I Look at the Purse - The Contours
Tip Your Way - The Felice Brothers
She’s Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina - The Kinks
Posted by: J. Tom, Nov 18, 2008 02:23:52 PM
C.R.E.A.M. -- Wu Tang
Posted by: newolf.newhere.netime, Nov 18, 2008 01:42:36 PM
Danny’s Song by Kenny Loggins (though the Indigo Girls do a nice rendition).
Posted by: Emily, Nov 18, 2008 12:50:58 PM
Great idea for a playlist! Here are a few of my additions:
Money for Nothing- Dire Straits
Money Money Money- ABBA
Material Girl- Madonna
Take the Money and Run- Steve Miller Band
If I Had a Million Dollars- Barenaked Ladies
Posted by: Vanessa, Nov 18, 2008 12:41:04 PM
i never understood "mo’ money mo’ problems." i have no money and many problems. Is there a middle ground? Puffy or Mase, please explain.
Posted by: RIP BIG, Nov 18, 2008 12:39:19 PM
Inner City Pressure by Flight of the Conchords
The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby
Posted by: db, Nov 18, 2008 12:31:20 PM
Ooh, I just thought of a bunch!
Pink Floyd "Money"
Steve Miller Band "Take the Money and Run"
Dolly Parton "9 to 5"
Donna Summer "She Works Hard for the Money"
Kanye West "Gold Digger"
Patty Smith "Free Money"
Notorious B.I.G. "Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems"
ACDC "Money Talks"
Bare Naked Ladies "If I had a Million Dollars"
Posted by: Jesseka, Nov 18, 2008 12:03:20 PM
Some super random suggestions:
"Dignity and Money" by Straylight Run
"Satan Lend Me a Dollar" bt Hill of Beans
"Money Babies" by The Dears
Posted by: Jolly, Nov 18, 2008 11:50:08 AM
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