For the Love of Money

About For the Love of Money

"For the Love of Money" is a soul and funk classic recorded by The O'Jays. It was released in 1973 as part of their album Ship Ahoy. This iconic track was written and composed by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Anthony Jackson and produced by the legendary duo Gamble and Huff for Philadelphia International Records. "For the Love of Money" has had a lasting impact on popular culture: - The song's title is derived from a Bible verse (1 Timothy 6:10)[1] .

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About this song

Credited to

The O'Jays

Album

Ship Ahoy (Expanded Edition) · Track 5 of 9

Released

January 1, 1970

Duration

7:19

Ranking

#7 most played The O'Jays track on Foxsoundi

On Last.fm

183,145 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Ship Ahoy (Expanded Edition)