Money Talks
The Kinks
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Show me a man who says he can live without bread And I'll show you a man who's a liar and in debt. There's no one alive who can't be purchased or enticed There's no man alive who wouldn't sell for a price, Money talks and we're the living proof, There ain't no limit to what money can do Money talks, money talks. Money can't breathe and money can't see, But when I pull out a fiver people listen to me. Money can't run and money can't walk, But when I write out a check I swear to God I hear money talk. Money talks and, baby, when you've been bought You pay attention every time money talks. Money talks, money talks. Money talks and there's no doubt about it Money talks and we can't live without it, What's the point of living unless you've got money? I just couldn't function without money. Money talks, money talks, Money talks, money talks. Show me an upright respected man And I'll have him licking my boots when I put money in his hand. It rots your heart, it gets to your soul, Before you know where you are you're a slave to the green gold. Money talks and we're the living proof There ain't no limit to what money can do. Money talks you out of your self-respect, The more you crave it the cheaper you get. Money talks, money talks. Money buys you time and people listen, Money can buy a smile and make life worth living. If you're ugly money can improve you. I just couldn't face the world without mazuma. Money talks, money talks
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Money Talks" is a song by the British rock band The Kinks. It was first released on their 1966 album called "Face to Face".
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Band Line-upThe Kinks consisted of Ray Davies (vocals and guitar), Dave Davies (lead guitar and vocals), Peter Quaife (bass guitar and vocals), and Mick Avory (drums). However, this line-up was altered during their career.
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Song ContextIt explores the concept of money and its influence, a common theme in many of The Kinks' songs.
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Writing CreditsThis song, like many others in The Kinks' catalogue, was written by the band's lead singer, Ray Davies.
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Lyrical ApproachUnlike many pop songs of the time, "Money Talks" offers a cynical view of money and its hold over people.
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Album Success"Face to Face" was a critical success, considered one the band's best albums, it did well on the charts reaching number 12 in the UK and number 136 on the US charts.
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Reissues"Money Talks" was also included in several compilation and reissue albums of The Kinks, including "The Kink Kontroversy" and "Face to Face - Deluxe Edition".
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Not a SingleDespite its popularity among fans, "Money Talks" was not released as a single.
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Musical Style"Money Talks", like many of The Kinks' songs from this period, is notable for its mix of British beat and American blues influences.
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The Kinks LegacyThe Kinks are often cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of the 1960s and "Money Talks" represents their ability to combine catchy, pop music with more complex, socially relevant themes.
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