John Cusack
Joey Coyle
Search results
It was Dire Straits' most commercially successful single, peaking at number 1 for three weeks on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Top Rock Tracks chart and number 4 in the band's native UK. In July 1985, the month following its release, Dire Straits and Sting performed the song at Live Aid.
Feb 23, 2010 · The Official Music Video for Money For Nothing. Taken from Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms. Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW). Out January 19th, 2024. (US).
- 5 min
- 124.4M
- DireStraitsVEVO
Released: 1985From The Album: Brothers In ArmsMark Knopfler - Vocals, Lead GuitarAlan Clark - KeyboardJohn Illsley - Bass Guitar Guy Fletcher - Synthesizer, ...
- 8 min
- 74.5M
- Destin D'Silva
You're listening to the official audio for Dire Straits - "Money for Nothing" from the album 'Brothers in Arms'. "Money for Nothing" reached No. 1 on the Bil...
- 8 min
- 882.3K
- RHINO
The most successful Dire Straits single, “Money for Nothing” is inspired by Mark Knopfler listening to a man complaining about the musicians that emerged in the 1980s.
Jan 16, 2020 · Learn how Mark Knopfler wrote the hit song inspired by MTV and a hardware store customer, and how it sparked controversy for its lyrics. Find out who contributed the famous line "I want my MTV" and how Dire Straits performed it live.
Jan 22, 2024 · Learn how Mark Knopfler wrote a hit song by overhearing a hardware store worker's complaints about rock stars and MTV. Discover how the band and Sting made fun of the video channel that fed them with a sarcastic video and a catchy chorus.
