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Discover the story of the song > Money For Nothing – Dire Straits

Who sang Money For Nothing?

Dire Straits released the song Money For Nothing. Date of release: 24/6/1985.

Release date: 24/6/1985

Duration: 08:26

Writer(s): Mark Knopfler

Producer(s): Neil Dorfsman

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What is Money For Nothing about?

🎶 Money For Nothing song analysis

This song is about someone working hard at a job they don't like and watching others succeed and get what they want for free and that's not fair.

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Dire Straits - Short Biography

- Dire Straits is a British rock band formed in London in 1977.
- The band was composed of Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers.
- Dire Straits was active from 1977 to 1988 and then from 1990 to 1995.
- They were known for their hit songs such as "Sultans of Swing" and "Money for Nothing".
- The band received four Grammy Awards and sold over 120 million albums worldwide.

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- Money for Nothing is a song by the British rock band Dire Straits, from the album Brothers in Arms.
- The lyrics of the song are written from the point of view of working class men who watch music videos and comment on what they see.
- Sting was invited to participate in the song as a background singer.
- The video for the song was the first to air on MTV Europe when the channel launched.
- The song won the award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1986 Grammy Awards.

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