When it comes to songs about money, few have retained their value like the O'Jays' 1974 hit For the Love of Money. While the song initially reached No. 9 on the pop charts (and No. 3 in R&B), it has since become one of the most recycled singles ever, sampled continually by rappers, and appearing on numerous movie soundtracks.
Bass players, of course, are reverentially familiar with Anthony Jackson's landmark bassline. Unhappy with their demo, producers Gamble & Huff brought the then 20-year-old Jackson into their office for ideas; Jackson broke out his pick and phaser, and soon the entire staff was huddled around the office. Jackson’s bassline caused such a sensation that he was given a co-writing credit.
