Money (Lawson song)

"Money" is the ninth single by British pop rock band Lawson. The single was released as the third single (first excl. Lawson EP) from their upcoming second album Perspective, set to release on 8 July 2016. The music video for "Money" was released on 4 February 2016.[1] The single was released on 18 March 2016, via Polydor Records. "The song "Money" was written in a time when the band had none." - It was revealed that Lawson wrote the song years before whilst touring in a van, struggling to find gigs. The song is said to be revamped for 2016.

"Money"
Single by Lawson
from the album Perspective
Released	18 March 2016
Recorded	2015 - Blackbird Studio
Genre	Pop rock
Length	2:49 (Original version)
Label	Polydor Global Talent
Songwriter(s)	Andy Brown Ki Fitzgerald Matt Schwartz
Producer(s)	John Fields
Lawson singles chronology
"Under the Sun" (2015) "Money" (2016) "Where My Love Goes" (2016)
Music video
"Money" on YouTube

Music video

The music video for "Money" was directed by Carly Cussen. The video shows the foursome rocking it out in a pillared room and then having fun and performing in a party with guests.

Sound

"Money" differs in sound to the rest of the material previously unveiled (as Lawson EP) from their upcoming album. The new single features a hint of reggae in addition to their pop rock sound, similar to "Juliet".

Development

Lead singer Andy Brown said about the single:

We first had the idea of Money when we were unsigned and touring around in an old van, absolutely skint. We used to sing 'Where’s the money?!' after driving 100s of miles to play to 10 people!

After the success of the first album, we developed it further and it just turned into this big, pop anthem. It's going to be a big favourite in the live set- we shot the video last week and invited a bunch of our friends and fans down to be in it and they were all singing along after the first listen.[2]

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy said this about their new single:

British pop-rockers Lawson are back with a big new track ahead of the release of their second studio album.

The four-piece will officially release 'Money' as their new single on March 18, but it's available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music now.

And they're crooning about something we can all relate to - being skint.

[3]

Track listing

Digital Download - Single[4] "Money" - 2:51 Digital Download - EP[5] "Money (7th Heaven Radio Edit)" - 3:47 "Money (7th Heaven Club Mix)" - 5:28 "Money (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)" - 3:29 "Money (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)" - 4:03 "Money (Acoustic)" - 2:57 CD[6] "Money" - 2:51 "Money (Instrumental)" - 2:51

Acoustic CD[6] "Money (Acoustic)" - 2:57 "Mountain (Live Session)" - 3:45 Remixes CD[6] "Money (7th Heaven Radio Edit)" - 3:47 "Money (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)" - 3:29 "Money (7th Heaven Club Mix)" - 5:28 Remix MP3[6] "Money (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)" - 4:03

Credits and personnel

"Money" and "Money (Instrumental)" Recorded at Blackbird Studio Mixed at Beach Studio, London Mastered at The Lodge, New York Andy Brown – vocals, guitar and songwriter Ryan Fletcher – bass and vocals Joel Peat - guitar and vocals Adam Pitts - drum and percussion Joen Fields - keyboards, percussion, programming, engineer and producer Duck Blackwell - keyboards and producer Ki Fitzferald - songwriter Matt Schwartz - songwriter James F. Reynolds - mixer Ernesto Olvera - engineer Emily Lazar - engineer "Money (Acoustic)" Mastered at Soundtrap Mastering, London Lawson - all instrumentals Jeremy Cooper - engineer

"Mountain (Live Session)" Recorded at The Pool Studio, London Mastered at Soundtrap Mastering, London Andy Brown - vocals, guitars, songwriter Joel Peat - guitars Adam Pitts - drums Ryan Fletcher - bass Ki Fitzferald - songwriter Matt Schwartz - songwriter Eric Turner - songwriter Dan Frampton - mixer Jeremy Cooper - engineer "Money (7th Heaven Radio Edit)" and "Money (7th Heaven Club Edit)" Jon Dixon (7th Heaven Productions) - remix, additional producer Andy Wetson (7th Heaven Productions) - remix, additional producer "Money (Cosmic Dawn Radio Edit)" and "Money (Cosmic Dawn Club Edit)" Bjorn Bung (Cosmic Dawn) - remix, additional producer

Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Money" CDs.

References

1. "Lawson - Money". M.youtube.com. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016 – via YouTube.
2. "Lawson unveil new single 'Money'". Pop Scoop. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
3. "Lawson are back with pop-rock anthem 'Money'". Digitalspy.com. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
4. "Money - Single by Lawson on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
5. "Money - EP by Lawson on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
6. "Money 3 CD Bundle". Store.universalmusic.com. Retrieved 14 June 2016.