American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing,” the Song That Bit the Video Channel That Feeds

Biting the hand that feeds you usually doesn’t end up great. In the case of Dire Straits, they released a song that took aim at MTV. And it was at a time when the network could make or break you. That ...
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Dire Straits' 'Money for Nothing': The Iconic 1985 Riff That Defined MTV History

Few guitar riffs are as instantly recognizable (and deliciously catchy) as the opening of Dire Straits' 1985 smash hit "Money for Nothing." Driven by Mark Knopfler's crunchy, unmistakable guitar tone, ...
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In 1985, Mark Knopfler wrote an 8-minute song in a New York appliance store, quoting a deliveryman watching MTV; 41 years later it is still the band's only US No. 1 hit

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1985, Mark Knopfler turned a deliveryman's complaints inside a New York appliance store into "Money for Nothing," the Dire ...
American Songwriter

Remember When Dire Straits Utilized MTV’s Catch Phrase (And One of the Acts Who Said It) in Their Biggest Hit in 1985?

MTV cast a deep shadow on the music scene in the 80s. If you embraced it and possessed a telegenic image, the video network could make you a star. By contrast, those who ignored it or struggled to ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Canada Overturns Ban on Dire Straits’ ‘Money For Nothing’ Song (Video)

The British pop song can once again air on the Canadian airwaves after earlier being judged politically incorrect for its use of the word "faggot." By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief TORONTO – ...