Dire Straits - Money For Nothing

Money For Nothing

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Written by Mark Knopfler and Sting for Brothers in Arms, this song's lyrics are from the point of view of two working-class men watching music videos. Sting sings the signature falsetto introduction and backing chorus of "I want my MTV" set to the same notes as the Police's "Don't Stand So Close To Me".

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4:39 duration
1985 released

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