"Art for Arts Sake" is a single by 10cc released in 1975. It was taken from the How Dare You! album, 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". Personnel Eric Stewart – lead vocal, grand piano, electric piano, six string bass, fuzz bass, lead guitar Graham Gouldman– electric guitars, cow bell, tambourine, backing vocals Lol Creme – 2nd lead vocal, electric guitars, maracas, Moog synthesizer, recorder, backing vocals Kevin Godley – drums, temple blocks, backing vocals Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts References 10cc songs 1975 singles Songs written by Eric Stewart Songs written by Graham Gouldman Mercury Records singles 1975 songs