Blue Money
Van Morrison
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The photographer smiles Take a break for a while Take a rest, do your very best Take five, honey Five, honey You search in your bag Light up a fag Think it's a drag, but you're so glad To be alive honey Alive honey Said when this is all over You'll be in clover We'll go out and spend All of your blue money Blue money Blue money Do-do-you-do, n'-do-do-you-do N' do-do-do-you do, n' do-do-do-you-do N' do-do Alright, (do-do) do-it Do-do-you-do, n'-do-do-you-do N' do-do-do-you do, n' do-do-do-you-do N' do-do, do-do Alright, (do-do) do-it Well the cameraman smiles Take a break for a while Do your best, do your very best Take five, honey Take five You search in your bag Light up a fag Say it's a drag, but you're so glad To be alive honey Alive honey Said when this is all over You'll be in clover We'll go on out and spend All of your blue money Blue money Blue money alright Do-do-you-do, n'-do-do-you-do N' do-do-do-you do, n' do-do-do-you-do N' do-do Alright, (do-do) do-it Do-do-you-do, n'-do-do-you-do N' do-do-do-you do, n' do-do-do-you-do N' do-do, do-do Alright, (do-do) do-it One more time Do-do-you-do, n'-do-do-you-do N' do-do-do-you do, n' do-do-do-you-do 'N-do-do (do-do) Hey (do-do) Do-do-you-do, n'-do-do-you-do N' do-do-do-you-do, n' do-do-do-you-do 'N-do-do Alright, do-do Say, when this is all over We'll be in clover We'll go out and spend all your (Blue money) blue money Blue money (blue money) Ooh juice money, loose money Juice money, loose money, honey (Do-do-do, do-do-do-do) What kind a money, honey? (Do-do-do, do-do-do-do) Juice money, loose money Blue money (do-do-do, do-do-do-do) Juice money Loose money (do-do-do, do-do-do-do) Blue money Hey, alright Juice money Ow Long as you wanna be
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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11 facts about this song
Background Information"Blue Money" is a song by Northern Irish artist Van Morrison. It was released in 1970 and is from his album "His Band and the Street Choir."
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The SongwriterVan Morrison, an accomplished singer-songwriter, wrote this song. His work typically incorporates elements of soul, R&B, folk, and more.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a chart success in the United States, reaching number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album performanceThe "His Band and the Street Choir" album was very successful, and it reached number 32 in the UK Albums Chart and number 18 in the US Billboard 200 chart.
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InterpretationThe lyrics to "Blue Money" are said to be about an artist's struggle with money, a theme that Morrison would come back to in later works.
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RecognitionThe song has been noted for its upbeat tempo and Morrison's often playful delivery.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a well-liked fan-favorite during Morrison's concerts. He often performs it with a horn section for an added musical punch.
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Single Release"Blue Money" was paired with another track "Sweet Jannie" when it was released as a single.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Tom Jones, have recorded cover versions of this classic rock song.
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LegacyDecades after its release, "Blue Money" is still played frequently, a testimony to its lasting appeal.
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Album CollaborationHis Band and the Street Choir is the fourth studio album by Van Morrison that features "Blue Money." Notably, the music on this album was performed by Van and his band without any guest musicians, unlike his previous albums.
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