"Daddy's Money" is a song recorded by American

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group

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. It was released in April 1996 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. The song reached Number One on the ''

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chart in July 1996. The song was written by

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Mark D. Sanders Mark Daniel Sanders (born September 7, 1950) is an American country music songwriter. He has written 15 No. 1 hits, 50 singles, and over 200 cuts, including the famous Lee Ann Womack single "I Hope You Dance", co-written with Tia Sillers. Earl ...

, and

Steve Seskin Steve Seskin is an American singer, songwriter, and musician whose songs have been recorded by recording artists Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Waylon Jennings, Tim McGraw, Colin Raye, and Mark Wills among others. The debut single from McGra ...

Critical reception

In a review of the band's career, ''Billboard'' magazine called the song an "infectious uptempo romp."''Billboard'': May 3, 1997

Music video

This was their first music video, and it was directed by Marc Ball. It premiered on CMT on April 24, 1996 during ''The CMT Delivery Room''. A portion of their debut single "

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Chart performance

"Daddy's Money" debuted at number 63 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 27, 1996.

Year-end charts

References

1996 singles Ricochet (band) songs Songs written by Bob DiPiero Songs written by Steve Seskin Songs written by Mark D. Sanders Song recordings produced by Ron Chancey Columbia Records singles 1996 songs {{1996-country-song-stub