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Money's Too Tight (to Mention)

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"'Money's Too Tight (to Mention)'" (sometimes stylized as "Money$ Too Tight (to Mention)" in some of its single and album releases) is a song written and first recorded by The Valentine Brothers, John Valentine and Billy Valentine, and released as a single in 1982. The song was ranked at number 6 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1982 by 'NME'.

It was covered by the British pop/soul group Simply Red in 1985. The Valentine Brothers' version peaked at #41 on the 'Billboard' R&B charts, while the Simply Red single went to #13 on the UK charts in July 1985 and #28 on the 'Billboard' US pop chart in 1986. It was Simply Red's first UK single. The song was also an international hit, reaching the top 40 in several countries.

The lyrics concern a person with economic problems, and mention Reaganomics, a set of economic policies implemented by U.S. president Ronald Reagan in order to encourage the growth of the American economy. The lyrics include the lines "the old man that's over the hill", and "did the earth move for you, Nancy?" He wants to borrow money, first from his brother who responds,"Brother I'd like to help you but I'm unable to", then to his "Father, Father, almighty Father" who then responds "Money's too tight to mention".

A pastiche of the song was recorded and used as the theme song for the Australian investment television program 'Money' (19932002). Another pastiche was recorded for 'Bo Selecta' in segments featuring Leigh Francis's impression of Hucknall.

Track listings



* '7" single'

# Money's Too Tight (To Mention) 3:38

# (Open Up the) Red Box 3:55

* '12" single'

# Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (The Cutback Mix) 8:40

# Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (Single Version) 3:38

# Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (Dub Version) 6:43

Charts



Valentine Brothers version



Simply Red version



See also



*Ronald Reagan in music

References



Category:1985 debut singles

Category:Simply Red songs

Category:Songs about poverty

Category:Songs about Ronald Reagan

Category:1982 songs

Category:Elektra Records singles


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