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"Art for Arts Sake" is a single by 10cc released in 1975. It was taken from the How Dare You! album,[1] and reached No. 5 on the UK singles chart.

The title of the song derives from the fact that Graham Gouldman's father, Hymie Gouldman, often used to say "Art for art's sake, money for God's sake, okay".[2]

Personnel:
Eric Stewart – lead vocal, electric and acoustic piano, six string and fuzz bass, lead guitar
Graham Gouldman– electric guitars, third lead vocal and backing vocals, cow bell, tambourine
Lol Creme – electric guitars, second lead vocal and backing vocals, maracas, Moog synthesizer, recorder
Kevin Godley – drums, backing vocals, temple blocks