"Which band, led by Mick Hucknall, released its first single, ""Money's Too Tight (To Mention)"", in 1985?"
Money's Too Tight (to Mention) Money's Too Tight (to Mention) "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" (sometimes stylized as "Money$ Too Tight (to Mention)" in some of its single and album releases) is a song written and first recorded by The Valentine Brothers, John Valentine and Billy Valentine, and released as a single in 1982. The song was ranked at number 6 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1982 by "NME". It was covered by the British pop/soul group Simply Red in 1985. The Valentine Brothers' version peaked at #41 on the "Billboard" R&B charts, while the Simply Red single went to #13
Money's Too Tight (to Mention) I'd like to help you but I'm unable to", then to his "Father, Father, almighty Father" who then responds "Money's too tight to mention". A pastiche of the song was recorded and used as the theme song for the Australian investment TV series "Money" (1993–2002). Another pastiche was recorded for "Bo Selecta" in segments featuring Leigh Francis's impression of Hucknall. 7" single 12" single Money's Too Tight (to Mention) "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" (sometimes stylized as "Money$ Too Tight (to Mention)" in some of its single and album releases) is a song written and first recorded by The Valentine