“Money”
by the Backbeat Band (originally by Barret Strong)
from the soundtrack to Backbeat
1994
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Oh man, I had two songs in mind for my cover selection today, both covers of Motown classics, but this one gets the nod today because I’ve been listening to a lot of Afghan Whigs lately.  I’ll file that other one away for later.  This is actually an all-star 90s alternative cover of a Beatles cover of a Barrett Strong track.  It features members of REM, Gumball, Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Soul Asylum and Afghan Whigs.

I mean good god, how much fun is that?  I actually did “Money” at karaoke once and in my mind it was this version, although it was labeled as the Beatles.  I’d love to sing like Greg Dulli, but it’s probably not in the cards unless I start smoking.  Check out this live version from some awards show with a bonus “Mustang Sally” tossed in for good measure.

And the wonderful original from Mr. Strong.

Have a great weekend everyone.  You earned it.

(live)