Self-tutoring about the “Money Man”: the tutor discovers “Walk on Water.”

Continuing about Eddie Money: In my research, I’ve encountered songs of his I never knew. One is “Walk on Water”, from Nothing to Lose (1988).

I’ve mentioned that Eddie Money’s hits are each unique. To my knowledge, “Walk on Water” is his only one with “na na na” important in its lyrics. It hearkens back to Byran Adams’ “Cuts Like a Knife.”

When I listened to “Walk on Water,” I recognized its catchy “na na na …” chorus. I’ve heard it on the radio, unaware whose it was. To me, Eddie Money is such an artist: numerous of his hits are often played, but I don’t know they’re his. Until a few days ago, I wasn’t aware “Baby Hold On” was his, either.

“Walk on Water’s” lyrics easily match an oft-reported situation. The errant boy, trying to convince a girl he’s good enough, is a resounding theme in 80s songs.

Eddie Money, to my knowledge, wasn’t a glam-rock style of artist. Yet, “Walk on Water”, especially with its guitar solo, could have been a glam-rock song. Eddie Money’s voice broadcasts working-class, however; moreover, in “Walk on Water’s” video, his band maintains the working-class image.

For me, “Walk on Water” is a great discovery, 31 years (OMG…that long ago????) after its release. But when you research the Money Man, you find treasure that ages well.

Source:

allmusic.com

Google search: Eddie Money hits

YouTube: EddieMoneyVevo: Walk on Water

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Self-tutoring about music and history: the tutor continues about Eddie Money.

I recall a DJ introducing a song: “Next up, we’ve got the Money Man…Eddie Money with ‘Take Me Home Tonight'”. Eddie Money was ubiquitous on working people’s radio stations in the 80s and 90s. His hits had staying power, and each was unique.

Reviewing some of Eddie’s hits on YouTube, I realized my favourite is “Endless Nights,” from his album Can’t Hold Back (1986). Therein, Eddie epitomizes the helpless romantic, waiting for a call.

I get the impression that Eddie Money was a musician first, but he was a deadly lyricist as well:

there won’t be a reason…
just a well rehearsed explanation

-Eddie Money, “Endless Nights”

“Endless Nights” is a history lesson in 80s music. At the start is the keyboard (I assume) with the short phrasing, so common then. In the middle, the guitar recalls ZZTop (“Rough Boy”). The bass support is subtle.

When “Endless Nights” came out, I heard it all the time. I continued to recognize it as the decades stretched. Like so many of Eddie Money’s hits, people would keep playing it as if it were new.

I’ve got even more to say about the “Money Man”…I will follow up:)

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Google search: eddie money hits

YouTube: Endless Nights

discogs.com

genius.com

Self-tutoring about music and history: the tutor recalls Eddie Money’s presence in the 70s and beyond.

I guess Eddie Money passed on September 13, at age 70.

I recall Money’s music from the 70s and 80s. On the radio in the 90s, he’d be there. His hits “Baby Hold On” (1977) and “Two Tickets to Paradise” (1977) are perennial, along with many others from him.

I heard “Two Tickets to Paradise” so often in the early ’80s, I’m surprised it was from ’77. Perhaps it got so much play, then, because it sounds like an early-’80s song.

“Baby Hold On,” to me, is a song that doesn’t identify with any particular style or era. It’s a standalone hit, recognizable by its fast pace and Money’s distinct voice.

I have more to say about Eddie Money’s presence in music, so will follow up.

Source:

Google search: eddie money hits

discogs.com

Baby Hold On: YouTube

people.com