Fuck cancer. In 1986, Spector experienced a career resurgence when she was featured on Eddie Money's Grammy nominated pop rock song "Take Me Home Tonight" which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.She has sung and collaborated with multiple other acts. Prior to her father’s passing, Jessica sent out an Instagram post promoting her father’s cancer foundation. #RIP #restinpeace #eddiemoney #shakin #nocontrol #1982 #rock #rocknroll #cool #sway #apollonia #thebaddest, A post shared by @ random.repeat on Sep 13, 2019 at 8:27am PDT, Only got to meet (and work) with Eddie Money once, but man was it awesome. Eddie Money pictured during a performance in January 2017. "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving husband and father," the statement said. Money is survived by his wife, Laurie, and their five children. "I said, 'Ronnie, I got this song that's truly amazing and it's a tribute to you. Eddie Money, the “Take Me Home Tonight” singer, died at the age of 70 on September 13, 2019. Watch the series premiere of "Real Money" on Sunday, April 8th at 9:30/8:30c only on AXS TV. Among those expenses, an in-living room performance from Eddie Money. "I came to the realization that I didn't really need (alcohol) for my quick wit," he told CNN in 2003. I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS SHOW IN ANY WAY. His father was a cop. Eddie Money on The Big Interview with Dan Rather (Sneak Peek), Eddie tells Dan about the incident in the ’80s that nearly cost him his life. The song featured a cameo from Ronnie Spector, who reprised one of her signature hits from the 1960s as she crooned "Be my little baby," which she first sang on the Ronettes' "Be My Baby." Money said it hit him "really, really hard.". Watch Dan’s full interview with Eddie Money on the hour-long episode of The Big Interview, Tuesday, March…, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Baby Hold On" both reached the top 30 in the late 1970s and his self-titled debut album went platinum. Money, who was 37 at the time, eventually coaxed Spector, then 43, into the studio, and "Take Me Home Tonight" revived both of their careers, topping the Sept. 20, 1986, Mainstream Rock Songs chart and peaking at No. ⁦@TheKOQ⁩ https://t.co/ebz9Ohr8kX, — Victor Williams (@BigVicWilliams) September 13, 2019, Eddie Money was a great rock ‘n’ roll singer. Money is survived by his wife, Laurie, and their five children, Zachary, Jessica, Joseph, Julian, and Desmond. Since April 2018, Money had been appearing in a reality show with his family, named “Real Money.” The show aired on AXS TV. A publicist for Eddie Money says the rock star has died after he recently announced he had stage 4 esophageal cancer. R.I.P. One ticket to paradise. Video clips of Ronnie Spector are featured before she joins him in song. ALL COPYRIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, NOT ME! It marked a career high for Money, who went on to notch six additional top 40 Hot 100 hits through 1992 (besting his count of four prior to "Take Me Home Tonight"). As news of Eddie Money’s death spread, fans and fellow musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary singer. In 1987, he received a best rock vocal Grammy nomination for "Take Me Home Tonight.". Real Money – Behind The Scenes | Series Premieres April 8th on AXS TVThere's never a dull moment when hanging out with Eddie Money​ and his family! He discusses his family history with alcoholism and how he succumbed to drug addiction at one of the highest points in his career. '” On arguably his most famous work, “Take Me Home Tonight,” Money collaborated with Ronnie Spector. He was 70. Absolutely no better feeling than screaming “Take Me Home Tonight” in my car. But then she came out and did the song. Money told People Magazine in 1996 that it was meeting his future wife, Laurie, in 1985, that inspired him to become sober. I shouldn't wonder when I feel you whet my appetite With all the power you're releasing It isn't safe to walk the city streets a Anticipation is running through me…2010-01-17T19:44:18.000Z. According to Biography, in the 1980s, Spector met Jonathan Greenfield, whom she married. failed to produce a top 40 Hot 100 hit; meanwhile, drug addiction further derailed his career. He continued to struggle with alcohol addiction before joining a 12-step program in 2001. Eddie Money (1949-2019) also tried out his pal Martha Davis of The Motels as vocalist for these parts, initially believing that he could not realistically get Ronnie Spector on board. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have stayed.” The pair married in 1989. Spector explained she was doing the dishes, then told him, "I'm not really in the business anymore, Eddie.". Watch the series premiere of "Real Money" on Sunday, April 8th at 9:30/8:30c only on AXS TV.2018-03-08T18:26:39.000Z. He discusses his family history with alcoholism and how he succumbed to drug addiction at one of the highest points in his career. Redemption arrived three years later in the form of "Take Me Home Tonight," a muscular slice of pop-rock interpolating The Ronettes' 1963 No. Money remembered calling Spector, still traumatized from her years with ex-husband-producer Phil Spector, and convincing her to sing on his record. Here are some of the most poignant tributes: Long Island rock takes a hit. All rights reserved. https://www.tv80s.com/eddie-money/take-home-tonight-be-my-baby This video is uploaded for people who cannot find this excerpt/clip anywhere, for non-profit, educational use, and entertainment purposes…2013-12-27T09:05:43.000Z. The way I see it is this — if you're gonna get fired from a Rolling Stones tour, get fired for being too good.". In 1980, he sustained nerve damage in his legs after overdosing on alcohol and barbiturates, a near-tragedy he wrote about on his hit 1982 album "No Control." And he got to kick it with one of baddest chicks on the planet at the time, Apollonia! Eddie Money died on Friday at age 70 due to complications from a recent heart valve replacement. A New York City native born Edward Joseph Mahoney, Money grew up in a family of police officers and was training in law enforcement himself before he rebelled and decided he'd rather be a singer. Eddie. Dude had swag before swag was a thing. Eddie Money guest stars on The King Of Queens – FunnyDISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS SHOW NOR DO I CLAIM IT'S MINE IN ANY FORM. On his newfound domestication, the magazine noted that Money was known to cancel concerts in order to attend one of his children’s ballet recitals. ALL COPYRIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, NOT ME! In February 2018, the singer starred in the Rochester, N.Y., premiere of Two Tickets to Paradise: The Musical, an autobiographical theatrical production he created, scored with his signature hits. He later moved to Berkeley, California, changed his name to "Money" and had enough success in the Bay Area clubs, even performing for a time with Janis Joplin's former backing group, to attract the attention of famed rock promoter Bill Graham. Watch Dan’s full interview with Eddie Money on the hour-long episode of The Big Interview, Tuesday, March…2018-03-26T20:37:18.000Z. The Moneys had five children, Zachary, Jessica, Joseph, Desmond, and Julian. 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I HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS SHOW IN ANY WAY. Spector explained she was doing the dishes, then told him, "I'm not really in the business anymore, Eddie." 4 on the Hot 100 that November. "We were supposed to have six dates (with the Stones), and we only worked four. In the early 1980s, Money was one of the early stars of the burgeoning MTV with the music videos, “Think I’m in Love” and “Shakin. I loved his voice, he loved mine. Between 1978 and 1982, Money landed four consecutive albums in the top 40 of the Billboard 200, along with such notable Billboard Hot 100 singles as "Baby Hold On."