Money for Nothing

song by Knopfler and Sting

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"Money for Nothing" is a hit song by the British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1985 on their album Brothers in Arms. The song was co-written by Mark Knopfler and Sting. It is known for its distinctive guitar riff and its commentary on the burgeoning world of music videos and rock stardom. The song won a Grammy Award for best rock performance by a vocal group. Mark Knopfler, the band's lead singer and guitarist, is celebrated for his fingerstyle technique and his blend of rock, folk, and country music influences.12

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Mark Knopfler
…the album’s hit single “Money for Nothing.”
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…the album’s hit single “Money for Nothing.”
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Dire Straits
…hit singles—including the chart-topping “Money for Nothing,” a pointed send-up of rock in the age of music videos. The group disbanded in 1988 but re-formed to release On Every Street (1991). Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits’ singer and main songwriter and a gifted and influential guitarist, also wrote film scores…
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…hit singles—including the chart-topping “Money for Nothing,” a pointed send-up of rock in the age of music videos. The group disbanded in 1988 but re-formed to release On Every Street (1991). Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits’ singer and main songwriter and a gifted and influential guitarist, also wrote film scores…
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