ed wrote:

ce wrote:
Sly was first, this just sucked at trying to copy it!

One of my favorite songs from my 'tween years still has a groove like a cement truck.

Bodhisattva wrote:
So how does this relate to FUNK?
In particular, how does the bass line relate to the pioneering funky plucking base in Sly & the Family Stone's "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)".
Is one a cover of the other? The base melody seems VERY similar.

Hannio wrote:

Giving a new twist to the phrase, "Get down wit' yo' bad self!"

I love it! I forgot this song until it came on with Trump. Now its my favorite part of the show.

HEE! That's brilliant.

Very appropriate considering what's going on right now with the facist copyright legislation.

Art_Carnage wrote:

HAHAHAHA.
This was a great song even before being the theme song of the greatest show in the world.

Love those fuzzy sweatsuits.

The only great song ever to be *enhanced* by its association with a cheesy TV show, IMHO.

Can't help it, lovin' The Donald...

The O'Jays are killer.
what? why are you looking at me like that

Zep wrote:

Utopia does an amazingly tight, kick-ass version of this as well.

maryte wrote:

Don't Stop - is a song about sex.

Note the pause - don't stop, thinking about tomorrow.

Hysterical that Clinton adopted it. I'm sure the band was peeing in its pants.

fortyonejb wrote:

Just like Reagan and "Born in the U.S.A.". At least Fleetwood Mac were behind the politicians using their weak, sappy "Don't Stop"...

I love money, I admit it. I wish I had more of it. God, just please give me a chance and I will show you that it will not ruin me.

Godlike - and very appropriate for a payday Friday - whoo hoo!

They recorded the chorus after being sucked into the TV in the Freeling house.

Best bassline in history but the rest is pretty lame (and the moneymoneymoneyMONEY part is just annoying).

Art_Carnage wrote:

For the love of money,
People would steal from their brother...

btw, there is an ultra-badass version of this that really winds out at about 7'30".

grant wrote:

Nope Bill Withers - "Use Me" is.
http://www.radioparadise.com/c-content.php?name=songinfo&song_id=33560(click here)

All other RP listeners agree too as it is an 8.3 and this song is only 7.8.

Unless...you do not adhere to the strict definition of 'maximum soulful funkage' then what is the point of comparing to a standard. ;)

this song is maximum soulful funkage!!!!!!

Whats sad about the Trump thing is that those who have never heard the song don't get its true meaning. Using this song to sell the indulgant lifestyle and culture that trump sells is a perversion of its true meaning. sad isnt it.

This is the only O'Jays tune on RP????? Granted, it's freakin' amazing but there are so many others that should be here too. C'mon! Somebody fix this, k? Please!

I'd forgotten how much I love the sound of philly 'til I heard this from David Dye on World Cafe from WXPN

Link: Helping to Shape the Sound of Philly Soul
February 22, 2006 · When Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff started Philadelphia International Records in the early '70s, they followed in the footsteps of great regional soul labels like Detroit's Motown and Stax in Memphis.
With the help of talented arranger Thom Bell, Philly Soul went on to become one of the leading cultural influences in the '70s; songs like "Love Train," "For the Love of Money" (by the O'Jays) and "Me and Mrs. Jones" (by Billy Paul) made their mark with a unique combination of driving rhythms and sweet orchestration.
With John Jackson, author of House on Fire: the Rise and Fall of Philly Soul, Kenny Gamble and Thom Bell give their personal insights into this important piece of music history.






It's one terrific story and well worth your time. I promise.

nick_valensi wrote:

I would like to hear The Flying Lizards myself. :-)

I'm lovin' this money sequence... what about some Dire Straits Money for Nothing... or Beatles version of Money (That's What I Want!)

I request "Life is a lemon and i want my money back" from Meat Loaf

HAHA

Glad so many of you are enjoying this stone cold classic. It was one of my uploads (and quite surprised was I that it was not already in the main playlist). Musically brilliant and still a meaningful message in the twenty-first century...

You're fired!