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Money (That's What I Want): Barrett Strong vs The Kingsmen
Barrett Strong recorded “Money (That's What I Want)” first, in 1960. The Kingsmen's cover came 4 years later, in 1964.
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Motown's first hit (Barrett Strong, 1960) became a garage-rock staple — here via the Kingsmen in 1964.ⓘ source
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- Who sang “Money (That's What I Want)” first?
- Barrett Strong recorded “Money (That's What I Want)” first, in 1960. The Kingsmen's cover came 4 years later, in 1964.
- When did Barrett Strong release “Money (That's What I Want)”?
- Barrett Strong released “Money (That's What I Want)” in 1960.
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