Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Album Version) | Brothers In Arms | Mark Knopfler & Sting | 1985

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"Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits is a classic rock song released in 1985. It's known for its distinctive guitar riff and satirical lyrics that critique the music industry and the rise of MTV. The song features guest vocals by Sting and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
"Money for Nothing" performed exceptionally well on the charts. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and also achieved success in various other countries. The song's chart-topping success contributed to the overall popularity of Dire Straits during that period and solidified its place as one of the band's most iconic tracks.
"Money for Nothing" features Mark Knopfler as the lead vocalist, handling the majority of the singing. However, the song also includes guest vocals by Sting, who sings the iconic falsetto lines in the chorus, particularly the memorable "I want my MTV" part. Sting's distinctive voice adds a unique element to the song and contributes to its overall appeal.
Lyrics:
I want my, I want my MTV
I want my, I want my MTV
I want my, I want my MTV
I want my, I want my MTV
Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't working, that's the way you do it
Money for nothing and your chicks for free
Now that ain't working, that's the way you do it
Lemme tell ya, them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Maybe get a blister on your thumb
We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour TVs
See the little faggot with the earring and the make-up?
Yeah buddy, that's his own hair
That little faggot got his own jet airplane
That little faggot, he's a millionaire
We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour TVs
Hoover mover, uh
Got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
He's gotta move these refrigerators
Got to move these colour TVs
Looky here, look out
I should a learned to play the guitar
I should a learned to play them drums
Look at that mama, she got it sticking in the camera
Man, we could have some
And he's up there, what's that? Hawaiian noises?
He's banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee
Oh, that ain't working, that's the way you do it
Get your money for nothing, get your chicks for free
We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour TVs
Listen here
Now that ain't working, that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't working, that's the way you do it
Money for nothing, and your chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Get your money for nothing, chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Ow, money for nothing, yeah
And the chicks for free
What's that?
Get your money for nothing, and your chicks for free
Look at that, look at that
Get your money for nothing (I want my, I want my)
Bozos
Chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Money for nothing (I want my, I want my)
And chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Get your money for nothing (I want my, I want my)
Chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Ah, money for nothing (I want my, I want my)
Chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Easy, easy money for nothing (I want my, I want my)
Easy, easy, chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Easy, easy money for nothing (I want my, I want my)
Chicks for free (I want my MTV)
That ain't working
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
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