The only question is: what took them so long? It was just a matter of time before an album of moneycentric songs was assembled to complement America's favorite TV quiz show. Jack & Jemma's "I Want to Be a Millionaire" is a corny novelty dance tune, complete with Regis Philbin samples laced throughout, that's sure to be the "Pacman Fever" of this era. Thankfully, the rest of the album focuses on quality tunes from the rock era mixed with sound effects from the show. Barrett Strong's legendary Motown anthem to materialism, "Money," appropriately kicks things off. The O'Jays showcase early-1970s Gamble & Huff Philly Soul with "For the Love of Money." E.L.O., Blondie and Manhattan Transfer work over the lifeline motif with tunes about phone lines. As an added novelty, show host Regis Philbin contributes a straight-ahead interpretation of "Pennies from Heaven" that ends with Griff's "Millionaire Mix," a dance-groove take on the theme of the Millionaire TV show.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire
