Dire Straits
Although the band was formed in an era when punk rock ruled the charts, their unique style of Rock Music, simpler than the Classic Rock of the 1970's, woowed new audiences quickly.
Their first single Sultan's Of Swing immediately put them into the spotlight. By the time their most famous album, Brothers In Arms was released, with the single Money For Nothing which of course was recorded at Live Aid they had reached the top.
Song Lyrics: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
Written by: Mark Knopfler from the Album: "Brothers In Arms" - 1985
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 thats the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That aint workin' thats the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Now that aint workin' thats 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
The little faggot with the earring and the makeup
Yeah buddy thats 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
(got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators
We gotta move these colour tvs)
I shoulda learned to play the guitar
I shoulda learned to play them drums
Look at that mama, she got it stickin' in the camera
Man we could have some fun
And he's up there, whats that? hawaiian noises?
Bangin on the bongoes like a chimpanzee
That aint workin that's the way you do it
Get your money for nothin' and 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, lord
Now that ain't workin' thats the way you do it
You play the guitar on your mtv
That ain't workin' thats the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free...
Look at that, Look at that
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...
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Money For Nothing - Music Video
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Money For Nothing - Wembley Arena
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Wembley Arena)
Dire Straits plays "Money For Nothing" at Wembley Arena 10.07.1985 (BIA tour).
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- lynic141257 lynic141257 Mar 29, 2009 @ 3:00 pm
- Great Lens I love Dire Straits Romeo and Juliet and Private Investigations just great.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Mar 13, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
- I always loved the Dire Straits especially this particular song -- it's one of those I can identify in a couple of notes.
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- AndyPo AndyPo Jan 3, 2009 @ 5:56 am
- Excellent song; reminds me of my teenage years
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- lou16 lou16 Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:03 am
- I love this song - in fact the whole Brothers in Arms album is fantastic, one of the great albums of the 80s
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- pmolinero pmolinero Dec 4, 2008 @ 12:26 am
- Dire Straits are such a great rock band. I still have the song "Money for Nothing" in my ears. Great lens, 5*
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- mderbyshire mderbyshire Nov 20, 2008 @ 10:36 am
- Mark Knopfler is definitely my favourite guitarist of all time. The main guitar riff in this song is just so catchy, and really blows you away once the drums and bass guitar kick in. It's kind of similar to Dire Straits' "On Every Street" track in that sense.
Here's a little bit of information for those not in the know. Knopfler uses a very unique fingerstyle playing method more like that used when playing a banjo than regular guitar fingerpicking. It involves making use of percussive pops and clicks by stricking the strings with the back of the fingernail in a downstroke motion. Those seeking to play/replicate many of his guitar pieces often overlook this vital technique, which is why many performances of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler material rarely sound as authentic as the originals.
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- ChristiannaGarrett-Martin ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Oct 20, 2008 @ 7:55 pm
- Love Dire Straits! Private Investigations and On Every Street, Romeo and Juliet, so many great tracks.
Excellent Lens!
Christianna
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- TheGreenerMe TheGreenerMe Oct 18, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
- Great song, and love the band too. Who doesn't remember this video? Nice work!
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- aj2008 aj2008 Oct 7, 2008 @ 2:46 pm
- Oh this song and the album have huge memories for me as I played in a tennis marathon to raise money for SportAid.
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- a_willow a_willow Aug 15, 2008 @ 11:16 am
- Dire Straits... Love them! LOL
5* from me!
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