"Money on My Mind" is a song by the English singer Sam Smith, and the second single from their debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour (2014). The song was released in Italy on 27 December 2013. It was later released in the UK on 12 February 2014 and in Germany on 16 February 2014.
The song peaked at number one on the UK singles chart and number 4 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song also charted in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. The song was written by Sam Smith and Ben Ash, produced by Two Inch Punch (Ben Ash) and mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice, with vocals recorded by Steve Fitzmaurice and Darren Heelis.
Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Money on My Mind" was directed by Jamie Thraves and first released onto YouTube on 12 January 2014 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-two seconds.Sam Smith - Money On My Mind - YouTube The video shows Smith performing the track in Las Vegas, as people win and lose money in the casino capital.Sam Smith heads to Vegas for 'Money on My Mind' music video - watch - Music News - Digital Spy
Critical reception Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a mixed review, calling its chorus "a lazy search for a hook." In his debut piece for Noisey, Robert Christgau reviewed In the Lonely Hour and cited Money on My Mind as a highlight of the album, calling it "an emotionally complex reflection on his record deal".
Formats and track listings CD single "Money on My Mind" – 3:14 "Money on My Mind" – 6:35 Digital download "Money on My Mind" – 3:14 "Money on My Mind" – 6:35 "Money on My Mind" – 3:03 "Money on My Mind" – 3:42
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2014–2015)PeakpositionEuro Digital Songs (Billboard)2Iceland (RÚV)9Italy (FIMI)51Lebanon (The Official Lebanese Top 20)17Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)4Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)45 Romania (Airplay 100)76 Slovenia (SloTop50)23
Year-end charts Chart (2014)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)83Denmark (Tracklisten)27France (SNEP)114Germany (Official German Charts)62Italy (FIMI)95Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)135Netherlands (Single Top 100)60 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 114Spain (PROMUSICAE Streaming)78Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)60 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit) 121UK Singles (Official Charts Company)18
Certifications and sales
Release history Region Date Format Label Italy 27 December 2013 Contemporary hit radio Capitol Germany 12 February 2014 Digital download Capitol United KingdomiTunes - Music - Money On My Mind - EP by Sam Smith 16 February 2014
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