3 Things to Know About John Lee Hooker's "Money (That's What I Want)"

Hooker covered the song on his 1966 album It Serves You Right to Suffer. The original was Barrett Strong’s 1959 Motown hit.

Hooker’s version is bluesier and grittier than the original. It strips away the polished Motown sound for a raw, driving feel.

The cover is a standout track on an album that showcases Hooker’s late-career evolution. It proves his ability to reinterpret familiar songs with his signature style.