(How to Be A) Millionaire
| "(How to Be A) Millionaire" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "(How to Be A) Billionaire" |
"(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[1] and No. 4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.[2]
The CBS Orchestra played the song for Regis Philbin when he was a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman.[3] Philbin was the former host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Music video
The music video is in animation and 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 in cartoon form.[4]
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
| Chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 49 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 20 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 4 |
References
- ^ "ABC Chart History". Billboard.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 16.
- ^ Letterman - Regis Is Shrek - YouTube
- ^ (How to Be A) Millionaire. MTV.
External links
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