"Money on My Mind" is a song by English singer

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, and the second single from their debut studio album, ''

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'' (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

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and number 4 on the

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. The song also charted in

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and the

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. 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

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and first released onto YouTube on 12 January 2014 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-two seconds. The video shows Smith performing the track in Las Vegas, as people win and lose money in the casino capital.

Critical reception

Robert Copsey of

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gave the song a mixed review, calling its chorus "a lazy search for a

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." In his debut piece for Noisey,

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reviewed ''

'' and cited ''Money on My Mind'' as a highlight of the album, calling it "an emotionally complex reflection on their 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 and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales

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Release history

References

{{authority control 2013 songs 2014 singles Sam Smith (singer) songs Number-one singles in Scotland UK Singles Chart number-one singles Capitol Records singles Songs written by Sam Smith (singer) Songs written by Two Inch Punch