"I Wanna Be Rich" is a song by American R&B duo Calloway. It was released in October 1989 as the third and final single from their debut album, All the Way (1989). It is the band's only top-10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number two in May 1990, and it also peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. The UK single includes remixes by DJ Timmy Regisford. In Japan, the song was released as a double A-side with the previous single, "Sir Lancelot".
Track listing A-side "I Wanna Be Rich" (extended mix) – 7:25 "I Wanna Be Rich" (7-inch version) – 4:30 "I Wanna Be Rich" (dub version) – 4:30
B-side "I Wanna Be Rich" (12-inch dance mix) – 8:05 "I Wanna Be Rich" (12-inch dance dub) – 7:58
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1990)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 60US Cash Box Top 100Cash Box Chart Entries 1990-1996 2
Year-end charts Chart (1990)PositionCanada Adult Contemporary (RPM) 56US Billboard Hot 100 22US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 66US Cash Box Top 100 23
Certifications
Release history RegionVersionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United States"I Wanna Be Rich"October 18, 1989SolarAustraliaMay 14, 1990EpicUnited KingdomJune 4, 19907-inch vinylJune 11, 1990Japan"Sir Lancelot" / "I Wanna Be Rich"July 21, 1990Mini-CDCBS/Sony
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