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(How to Be A) Millionaire
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Wikipedia article
"'(How to Be A) Millionaire'" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC. It was the first single taken from their third studio album, 'How to Be a ... Zillionaire!'
The single peaked at a modest No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, though it fared better in the US where it reached No. 20 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
Music video
The animated music video shows a cartoon Martin Fry and Mark White being overwhelmed by their luxury goods, which are continually growing in size. The other two band members make a brief appearance also in animated form.
Track listing
7": Neutron NT107
#"(How to Be A) Millionaire" 3:30#"(How to Be A) Billionaire" 3:37
12": Neutron NTXR 107
#"(How to Be A) Zillionaire" (Bond Street Mix) 6:05#"(How to Be A) Millionaire" (Single Remix) 3:31
#"(How to Be A) Millionaire" (A Capella Version) 3:30
12": Neutron NTX 107
#"(How to Be A) Zillionaire" (Wall Street Mix) 7:33#"(How to Be A) Millionaire" 3:31
#"(How to Be A) Millionaire" (Accapella) 3:30
#"(How to Be A) Millionaire" (Nickel & Dime Mix) 5:22 (included on US version only)
Chart performance
Popular culture
*The CBS Orchestra played the song for Regis Philbin when he was a guest on the 'Late Show with David Letterman'.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfW06vUkHPM Letterman Regis Is Shrek YouTube] Philbin was the former host of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' for the ABC television network.
References
Category:1984 singles
Category:ABC (band) songs
Category:Songs written by Martin Fry
Category:Songs written by Mark White (musician)
Category:1984 songs
Category:Mercury Records singles
Category:Animated music videos
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