Two Tickets to Paradise
"Two Tickets to Paradise" is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money from his 1977 self-titled debut album, Eddie Money. It was released as a single in June 1978 and reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has since become a staple of classic rock radio, and it was Eddie Money's signature song.[2]
| "Two Tickets to Paradise" | ||||
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 Artwork for the German vinyl release | ||||
| Single by Eddie Money | ||||
| from the album Eddie Money | ||||
| B-side | "Don't Worry" | |||
| Released | June 1978[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
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| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Eddie Money | |||
| Producer(s) | Bruce Botnick | |||
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Reception
Cash Box called it "an excellent, punchy rocker," saying that the guitars are "fluid and engaging" and the vocals are "rough and ready."[3]
Musical
The song title was also used for the title of a musical play, the story of Eddie Money's life and musical career.[4][5]
Chart history
| Charts (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report) | 86 |
| Canadian RPM Top Singles | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 22 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100 | 20 |
References
- "Eddie Money - Two Tickets to Paradise".
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 443.
- "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. June 24, 1978. p. 20. Retrieved 2022-01-01.
- "Eddie Money's Two Tickets To Paradise, The Musical". life.molloy.edu. January 16, 2015.
- Jacobson, Aileen (May 6, 2009). "He's Eddie Money on Stage. Now Someone Else Will Be Too". The New York Times.
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