Calloway - I Wanna Be Rich (Official Music Video)

[@chrisjenn99]

Woke up today with this song in my head. Hadn't heard it in 25 years at least. Love it.

[@karenlau9698]

Q

[@alexandernelson647]

Me too. At least since the 90s.

[@AngeliaMalbrewPhotography]

Same!

[@ladydeerheart1]

That's a great sign!

[@shaqlovesyah403]

Me too today lol

[@CADJewellerySkills]

I always wondered why this band didn't have more hits. This is such a warm and uplifting pop song, they deserved more than 15 minutes of fame.

[@kingtim_ade]

They actually do have hits under their belt!! They used to be apart of Midnight Star

[@CADJewellerySkills]

@@kingtim_ade Ah ok! Cool. I had no idea. Thank you!

[@markitogolez0923]

they did back when they were in Midnight Star..Regie Calloway was then the Group Leader..

[@ladydeerheart1]

"they deserved more than 15 minutes of fame." Don't we all? ✌️

[@I-AM-BELIEVER]

@@markitogolez0923Being apart of Midnight doesn’t count

[@ailee242]

80s music make you happy.. even when you are down and not rich.

[@sirime_]

Hear, hear 🥂

[@Kruppt808]

i just get rich to buy drugs which then makes me happy af

[@jayxtacee5695]

80's were so uplifting

[@carloswaters9937]

I wish I was rich. But I know my riches will be in heaven.

[@beomgyusthighsofsteel6651]

this was released in the 90's

[@apap1586]

This is my childhood here. 👍 That was a great decade. Love the 80s.

[@Lambdamale.]

Not sure why, but I randomly started thinking of this song lol. My childhood also lol

[@SamiG1983]

As an 80's baby (83) I agree. This song randomly popped in my head 😂. Music was fun then!

[@MHB48615]

The 80’s were the best, for Country and Funk. I guess this is Funk. Whatever it is I’m all for it.

[@julieerickson4107]

This song was out in 1990.

[@apap1586]

@@julieerickson4107 still an 80s sound.

[@KyudoKun]

If I establish my own country this will be the national anthem.

[@bpeck77]

The most honest song ever written.

[@HypnoticHollywood]

There lots of songs talking about wanting money, like Bruno Mars 'I Wish I Was A Billionaire'.

[@pd9677]

FACTS.❤

[@johnindigo5477]

@@HypnoticHollywood that songs by Travie Mccoy. And it's 13 years old

[@imbringinboozinback]

The first tape I had for my first stereo haha

[@ablazagrant6750]

💯

[@dawniedawn3910]

This song out of many reminds me of my mommy .Rip mom I will forever remember you playing this song at home and in the car belting it out.. I loved this song because you did and I love love love this song even more now that I understand..

[@shodapad07]

I'm sorry for your loss ❤

[@typevietsh]

It’s always sunny always picks the best songs

[@James-if3kc]

This was on that crappy show too?

[@jennythatcher8495]

This song instantly puts me in a good mood‼️ 💰

[@MM-zs7ir]

30 years? Wow,,,I was 24 and the world ahead of me...in the blink of an eye now 54 and a grandmother..Still love this song!

[@sharongeorge8522]

Just the other day i was jamming to it as a six year old and bam, I'm almost 40!😂😂😂

[@johanmassy5290]

Blessings to you as a Grandma can be a richly fulfilling joy.

[@sandrabell5891]

Lol me too I'm 56 and haven't heard this song in forever. Feels great to hear it again.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I was 9 years old when this came out now I'm 42

[@barbarat.2828]

Turns out you ARE pretty dand rich, eh? 54 too w three beautiful grands and couldn't be more filled w love, peace and happiness!

[@Irish_Georgia_Girl]

This song is so fun and adorable... the lyrics and the music. It reminds me of a much lighter and simpler time when I was a teenager. God life was so good, so easy, so fun. The nostalgia is almost overwhelming. I hope the guys in this group did get rich someday....they deserve it!

[@mosespatrick420]

So true y did I wish to grow up n moved out when I had it good

[@VictoriaMaiello]

yes

[@srdemarkes]

I heard this wonderful song the other day in Sam's Club, takes me back to my childhood. 44 y/o & this hit came out in 89', my 15 y/o nephew started humming it also. Classic music is timeless!!!

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I will be 43 next month every time I hear this it takes me back to 1989-1990 being 9 years old

[@CodyCole80]

@@sarahsimpkins1311 😃 Me too! I remember this playing while riding in the car with my mom and sister. Same age. 👍🏾

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

@@CodyCole80 cool 😊

[@AldenRDavis]

It’s 2021.. still loving this timeless classic with the awesome old school music power of classic MTV and New Jack Swing.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Hey dont forget about B.E.T Video soul with Donnie Simpson thats where we watch our lastest music that MTv didnt play

[@toymot]

It's 2022..still loving this timeless classic!

[@wilnerolivier7971]

@@sarahsimpkins1311 The legend himself!!

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

@@wilnerolivier7971 thats Right

[@deshanew]

@@sarahsimpkins1311 or vh1 pop up video was my shit!!! All kinds of weird trivial info about the bands

[@DrRiddlez2015]

This song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1990

[@PlayLifeSmartTravisChristian]

Takes me back to the good old days

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

@@PlayLifeSmartTravisChristian Remember it vividly. Wasn't always so good, but it was absolutely DIFFERENT. As for music, we were in the transition period from the 80's to 90's. Lots of interesting stuff in 89, 90, and the first 1/2 of 1991 before grunge changed the landscape.

[@sandrabell5891]

Should have been #1 on billboard of top 100. This is a Poppin song🎵🎵🎵

[@nixonmanuel6459]

That explains why I know it. Thanks. 😆

[@nixonmanuel6459]

@@manuginobilisbaldspot424wow, thanks for that info. 🙏

[@davidbow-tie]

In 1989, my Mom and her high school friends picked this song for a video project that they had to do in their Economics class! They had to show that they understood the material :) They had to record the song off the radio with a tape recorder and play it live over their video, and they had to cut the song off at the end before the dj would come in to announce the next song!!! :O I'm dying at the analog technology that they had to use pre-internet!!!

[@tko718]

Yes kid it was harder back then but... our generation, (generation X) had a lot of fun. I miss tapes and CD's 😢

[@darylsharma8552]

Yes what great times, was 12 years old in 1990, loved this song as a kid, brings back memories of a beautiful time

[@Suave121]

My mom would drop me off to school to this in like the early 2000s lmao she had a CD of the album

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I was 10 years old when this came out

[@Tornado1994]

‘89. Not ‘90.

[@chrisrj9871]

@@Tornado1994 - and the OP heard it in 1990. What's the big?

[@Tornado1994]

Single was released November 3,1989. Not ‘90.

[@anissarobertson5995]

My mama loved this song r.i.p mom

[@ashjac0009]

Hallelujah for your mama Anissa.

[@DesiraeElaine]

Listening for my grandma. It was her favorite too ❤️

[@meagain5321]

Anissa Robertson Omg!!! My mom too!! I remember when I was little, she’d put it up loud and sing along ☺️

[@benlujan288]

Anissa - God will reunite you two one day!

[@axiilinc7077]

RIP 😢

[@donnak138]

After all these years, this song STILL smacks!

[@wesburnsco86]

May 5th 1989 this was #2 billboard for 2 weeks

[@ladyyoyo7297]

I have been a single parent for the last 10 years. My children told me we were rich, we are far from that...we were able to take vacations every year overseas and in the states. I felt good that my children knew we were blessed. I❤️ this song. Yes money helps a lot but rich is also a feeling.💋💋💋💋

[@axiilinc7077]

Full of love peace and happiness. God bless

[@randybarnett2308]

Full of Love, Peace ,and Happiness. You are Rich !🙏😇God Bless.

[@_danielboyko_]

Anyone else hope to hit this PowerBall? I want this song in the background as I claim my Jackpot!!!!!

[@byronmitchellbj]

Daniel Bokyo ..yea buddy

[@coffeelover2380]

Count me inn..

[@BradPwnsU]

Nope the lottery is for fools

[@zoltangrube8245]

The story is the song is the story you seek. "Muy Tranquilo" by Denis Jašarević (born 19 October 1984), known by his stage name Gramatik. "The Mighty Slovak" at the Sokol Club in Lyndora that has Copenhagen snuff for everyone, and hams it up all the time. Thanks Grampa and Gramma and all our family members !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zoltangrube8245]

@@byronmitchellbj How was jury duty Buuuuddddddiiiieeeeesss? Goonies never say die.

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 63RD BIRTHDAY VINCENT CALLOWAY (JANUARY 5, 2020)

[@avengingpenguin]

This randomly came into my head yesterday. Still a great song.

[@norouding8198]

Just found out about this song and I LOVE IT. Timeless classic

[@Laylashakur]

Watchiing Family Matters the episode when she gets a job at Leroy's and she comes into her house singing this song... Man this was such a time when I let my oldest son jam to this when I had it on cassette tape :)

[@Tunechi65]

Yes!!

[@crysjumar1]

cassette....i had this on cassingle.

[@thebroham5239]

@@crysjumar1 i think i did too! was it green? i can’t remember

[@michaelashtonjr.ashohara1414]

I'm watching the episode right now.

[@ericaseymour3732]

That episode brought me here from my FM binge! 😆

[@mikesoreal]

Straight banger! They don't make em like this anymore.

[@MrScuffy123456]

This is when music was great - not the crap they call music now

[@adamholtz733]

So true Thomas !!!

[@labankamau3782]

wow this one will never grow old, I tell you.

[@CreationStationEdu]

I was watching Family Matters this morning and Laura was singing this song. Classic Song. Great music transcends eras.

[@dtb2654]

when i visited Florida in 89 this was playing on the radio all the time, on the way back to the airport to return to the UK I had to find a record store, didn't know the title or artist, good job i can sing!

[@shlyanth]

When this song came out, I was 10 years old and I remember the DJ's playing this song on the radio all the time:) Nothing like that 80's feel good music:)

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I was 9 years old yes it was play on the Radio every day 😊

[@amers83]

After all these years, I still like this song.Forget fame and flaunting though. No longer having to worry about medical and dental bills, no employer determining my fate or when and how I spend my time, a little cottage on the lake, a new car... No hurry. No worry. Lal Lal lal Lal laaaa. I can get behind that.=)

[@ladygirl99]

Yeah me too and I hear you

[@sexceblaq]

amers83 me too!!!

[@steamyboy69]

amers83 oh my im crying wishing I had millions in cash too

[@IRON5]

That's the end game 👍

[@moprimo2389]

Bless these guys for writing this song! LOVE PEACE and HAPPINESS !

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY VINCENT CALLOWAY (JANUARY 5, 2019)

[@magpatocx]

Nostalgia 80's and 90's

[@meghannmurphy3307]

I still listen to this song on a regular basis! It just puts me in such a good mood!

[@SerafinDrake]

Ah, the fond memories this brings of one of my first jobs. I was twenty years old, living on my own for the first time, and had just moved to a small city and taken up a position as a telemarketer in a call center, selling magazines (buy these four magazines for a five year subscription, save money - what do you mean you aren't interested? Of course, you're interested) on an autodialing telephone system. This song played on the office Muzak probably five times a day, along with a lot of stuff by Michael Bolton, Paula Abdul, etc. I think I lasted there maybe three days before I fled.

[@coolaidbeauty7093]

My thoughts exactly and this song pops in my head. 2024 year of abundance and prosperity💰💰💰💰

[@AllSummerLong-qu1zc]

I totally grew up 80’s and forgot about this song until… I stopped at a gas ⛽️ station…and this song was playing…. I had to smile 😃! I miss the 80’s!!!!! Such an awesome 😎 time!!! I had to see if KZbin had it and of course they did not let me down! 😂 Fun 🤩 song!

[@michaelryder9114]

I WANNA BE RICH..Yes Yes Yes (Most HIGH) praying believing & receiving:)! 1 luv World Feb2020

[@Omnipotent-Bread]

Most intense mind-blowing thought-provoking lyrics of all time. One two three. Mind.Blown.

[@dant.3505]

Timeless classic

[@kttanderson]

Love this jam back in the day.

[@Tornado1994]

Autumn 1989!

[@datboycotvdotcom9593]

How com I Neva heard of it

[@queefersutherland8495]

@@datboycotvdotcom9593 you been missing out

[@MrFinesse316]

2021.. listening with a smile on my face. TIMES were so simple these days.

[@kornfreak78]

I miss this time period of music. Late 80's was such a great time for music. What I wouldn't give to go back... life was normal back then!

[@theogbv088]

I’m just 23 years old today. But i’m super thankful I’ve been introduced to this masterpiece

[@nirodhajayasingha5232]

dudes the 90's are the best they play real goods real homies

[@Tornado1994]

This song is from 1989. The 80s, not the 90s.

[@nirodhajayasingha5232]

Damn true

[@irobu]

@cayden adventurer good point....this song came out in like a transitional point

[@kaydee5588]

This song stills hold weight more things change the more things stay the same.

[@thiswasgoodpaul6481]

I love this song

[@derrickclark5510]

Pure Gold!!! I remember this song used to play on between commercial breaks on the local news before I went to school every morning.

[@slickrick5422]

Heard this on the radio today and it brought me here. What a classic havent heard in years

[@girlinterrupted9792]

This song STILL makes me smile😄

[@JeremyBritton]

Excellent lyrics: "be rich... with Love & Peace & Happiness..." so profound and wise to ask for more than just cash.

[@iman-2880]

even thought i wasnt even born when this came out, this song is still my childhood. i used to play on my mp3 player when i was a kid.

[@90hellrail]

I'm still not rich but I'm rich in god's eyes

[@nidaljumanidaljuma9307]

100 percent right

[@tameriajones593]

Amen same with me too. Glory hallelujah hallelujah Amen

[@tameriajones593]

Same here

[@nelleynell4079]

Yeah it's me Nelley,2:05 a.m. 2024 ,48 years old and this still is the jam💃💃💃💃

[@adamholtz733]

Fantastic song from 1990 !!!!!! Powerful mix !!!! A great song to dance to !!!!

[@Tornado1994]

1989.

[@kay77764]

I have this song set on my phone alarm to remind me to play my powerball! lol Anyways I remember this song when I was little, still enjoy it, cause I want mon-ney lots & Lots of Mon-ney 🎶 🎶

[@shanteldickenson4056]

This wAs the jamm back then i want to rich. Lot am lot of momey i want high in the sky

[@mayadennies2316]

Going to be playing this on my way to pick up my jackpot

[@warren3149]

Love this song since first heard it as a kid

[@LordHasenpfeffer]

I recorded a crazy number of tapes off the radio in early 1990 and am only just now getting around to digitizing them for the first time ever... I loved this song when it was new but had completely forgotten about it until today... because it's on one of my tapes! lol

[@booth2710]

Funny how can just forget how great a song is. I remember them playing this when I worked in night club behind the bar for a very low wage - thinking 'We;; I'll never be rich o these wages!"

[@heidealvarez7497]

It is very subtle meaning, but it's in this song. It is the 'being' not 'having' that we are truly rich. -- being a person full of love, peace and happiness. May God bless this song. Through Him we find True happiness.

[@moneybuilden]

Woke up with this on my mind so I had to come here and listen///man life was great back then!!

[@kingmansamusa7519]

Was thinking about this song at work today

[@jessiicamiilano]

2024 anyone?

[@dr.zakiya5894]

Woke up with this song in my head out of nowhere. Haven’t heard it in years. When I was a kid, this was my jam. So, I’m here in 2024 😂

[@Topshotta1501]

Yes we all are legends 🎉

[@Topshotta1501]

2024 let's gooo

[@saliyarajchandra3688]

Yes ,From Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@Phunku]

Been listening to this since the late early 90s.

[@dudewat212]

love this song!!!! The 80's were beast !!!...If only I was alive back then.

[@brianbuck70]

I was. And it was glorious.

[@jerrynegron1729]

It’s 2021 and still listening to this song

[@toocold-slim4248]

Who is still listening to this🙋🏽‍♀️

[@kellz8260]

Was in cvs and reminded of this gem..... yes!!!! Guess im strolling down the street dancing and singing to this today.... :)))))

[@djchris30]

This song should of been on Non-Stop-Pop Fm in GTA5

[@ShaneBales]

Should of? Fug3caiwgw does not compute.... ..

[@Rashy225]

Shane Bales *should have. It’s a common mistake to make duh

[@carlosmojica5623]

Nothing beats the 80,s

[@planetx8216]

Whoes listening to this song for 2020.!!?? IT NEVER STOPS.! BLESSINGS TO ALL AROUND THE WORLD!!!

[@devinfallen8860]

I want to be rich, and with God’s help I will be!

[@jacquelinesimmons4266]

How close to being rich are you?

[@devinfallen8860]

@@jacquelinesimmons4266 so far I’m rich in health and relationships, and Im well on my to being financial rich too! In the midst of a promotion as we speak…

[@AlanAvis]

God won't help you do anything.

[@kristiaspight332]

I'm playing this on loop for the 1Billion Mega Millions...🙏🏾💸

[@HisNameIsCheese]

glad always sunny featured this song

[@Pinwormx]

The first time I heard this song I was in a homeless shelter. True story.

[@babecat2000]

+Pinworm X ouch ironic.

[@candyxoxo19]

+Blair Group dang. that really inspired me. what's your secret to success?

[@davidglisple753]

Blair groups

[@salvatoreperez5113]

Pinworm X Hope all is changed

[@yusufzulfi]

Gotta rub it in their face yknomwatinsayin

[@lawrenceb4954]

This is the only song in existence that isn't total bullshit.

[@HypnoticHollywood]

There lots of songs talking about wanting money, like Bruno Mars 'I Wish I Was A Billionaire'.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

And there was, of course, "Money (That's What I Want"), by Barrett Strong, from 1960! _(12/30/2022)_

[@nevamarie9027]

I love love love this song! It reminds me of my baby brother who joined & retired from the Army! He's the richest to me having been a Sgt. 1st Class SF Sr. Paramedic! So proud! 😍He used to love this song as a teen! Lol

[@scottberdahl6957]

full of 80s optimism and rhythm

[@sandraedmund7181]

I love this song when it first came out and I love it more now than before. The music is unbelievable great.

[@MrJDSettle]

Seriously. Me too.

[@ExtremelyClever555]

Me too and I am listening to it from all the way in the United States Virgin Islands ! ! !

[@mebrahtuyohannes7773]

The Best Song very uplifting, i will play this Song when i claim the Jackpot Lottery!!!

[@thiswasgoodpaul6481]

love this song

[@beneller6340]

hit me this past week at work .

[@ball2772]

Speak it into existence

[@alcoyot]

And the drummer is randomly a glam rocker!

[@GreasyKhaleesi]

I genuinely hope these guys are rich now.

[@eaagoutlander]

Same

[@AldenRDavis]

2019. I’m still listening and loving this with the old school power of MTV 😎🎵💫❤️🎧🎶🎼🎤✌🏿✨

[@demariomcclee919]

This is back from the day but a must keep song

[@mommykirana3399]

This song, reminds me when my late father drove me school... Miss u Ebes... Al Fatehah

[@lovebeingblack26]

I'm winning the powerball tonight baby!!! 😝🤑

[@zoltangrube8245]

We already did because of JC......................... etc......................

[@trevawhitney878]

Well did you win?

[@RickyPorter-qo2qd]

I love that song

[@Melo7563]

Just bought they cd! Oldies are forever

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

Purdy and his brothers are on their way to the Superbowl🎉..Congratulations San Francisco on your win God bless you, Detroit.. Goff, you're the man💙 🎤MY FAVORITE NUMBER IS 123

[@bubbles205]

Yyyeeeesss. I was watching an airplane suite video and thought about this song. I pulled it in you tube and went to heaven. It’s been years since I’ve heard it, but I remembered and sang every word. I too still wanna be rich! Love it

[@peterjoseph5780]

So motivating 🙏👊👊👊❤️❤️,,, I wanna be rich too🤹‍♀️😎

[@LuchadorMasque]

The 90s is strong with this one

[@devonferris]

How come there are no more black bands like these? where did they all go? now we are drowned with rap hip hop drug infested music.

[@johncarter6510]

devonferris this is when black people had class

[@devonferris]

John Carter I agree, now the black community glorifies rap, hip hop drugs and violence

[@AllFlashNoDash]

devonferris And all owned and ran by White men. Everything from marketing and advertising, to what type of songs the artist sing. You should know that. Powers behind the music. You guys are praising a song about two guys singing about money. Does it make it different because they're singing it and not rapping it? Perspective.

[@devonferris]

AllFlashNoDash - are you fucking kidding me? You mean to tell me that Jay Z and all this other rap/hip hop artist are being managed by white men and they have no control of their music?

[@devonferris]

AllFlashNoDash - yes they are praising about money but they are not glorifying violence, gangs and sexualizing women. There is a difference with what you see with black music today. It's like gangsters have taken over the music industry.

[@h1ddn4g3nd4]

2:40 is my favorite part of the song!

[@ericbrodie6052]

I'm a Millennial and I remember when this song was tied in to "The Simpsons" back when it first came on the air in 1989. And do you know what else I have known about myself for years now? I would rather have love in my life than the latest Gucci shoes any day!!!

[@ericbrodie6052]

...and given that this song was used to advertise "The Simpsons," I'll bet that the people who made it got rich back then and still are today. Nothing wrong with that; same for the people who made "The Simpsons" itself. :) :) :)

[@sarahbrownpolk3246]

On repeat I totally speak it into existence!! Yes Sarah will be a millionaire 💴💰👏

[@285dwhite]

Yes you will Sarah

[@Ariesgodtron]

when you do wanna buy me some ice cream? ^_^