REO Brothers - Money for Nothing | Dire Straits

"Money for Nothing" is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, the second track on their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms (1985). It was released as the album's second single on 28 June 1985 through Vertigo Records. The song's lyrics are written from the point of view of two working-class men watching music videos and commenting on what they see. The song features a guest appearance by Sting who sings the signature falsetto introduction, background vocals and a backing chorus of "I want my MTV". The groundbreaking video was the first to be aired on MTV Europe when the network launched on 1 August 1987.

It was Dire Straits' most commercially successful single, peaking at number 1 for three weeks on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Top Rock Tracks chart and number 4 in the band's native UK. In July 1985, the month following its release, Dire Straits and Sting performed the song at Live Aid. At the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in 1986, "Money for Nothing" won Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year as well. At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, the music video received 11 nominations, winning Video of the Year and Best Group Video.

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[rjrusgloren]

It’s a mark of growth as an artist when you continually challenge your capabilities by adding more challenging pieces to your repertoire. After a long absence in YouTube our boys are back with a bang.

[rolexmarcelo]

Sheeeet pati money for nothing?!?! Saksakan ng galing grabe!!! REO da bes yo!

[lennonseno]

Just so amazed on how Ron is able to keep singing while playing the riff. Super!!!

[moundeux]

Im not surprise if they are Filipinos, They are very good in entertainment and music industry.

[raymondfligel]

to nail that iconic opening! then all the guitar drums bass along with the vocals! this once again proves Reo Brothers are the Greatest Tribute Band in the World! Awesome boys just amazing!

[blorph]

So glad they held to the original at 1:50 and 1:58 and correctly said the flagg it word.

[willyrusli]

The more mature, the skills increase, this band will be even bigger and truly global you are amazing guys 👍👍👍

[enriquemanent]

Wonderfull, excellent musicians and voices, congratulation Reo Brother !!! From Buenos Aires Argentina!!!

[JS-kdjf]

I like that little slide Ralph does at the beginning!! He just looks so CASUAL PLAYING THAT BASS, , , LIKE IT WAS MADE TO BE HIS INSTRUMENT!! He looks just so RELAXED ON EVERY SONG HE PLAYS ON!! LIKE HE'S BEEN PLAYING THE BASS FOR FORTY YEARS, , AND RJ HAS THAT GUITAR MASTERED!! AND THOSE TWO ON THE KEYBOARD!! AND THAT DRUMMER!!! JUST ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!! HOW CAN SOMEONE NOT LIKE THESE

[BaileyBuns]

OH MY GOSH!!! You sound EXACTLY like Dire Straits, your voices, your fuzz guitar, piano, everything is JUST RIGHT! I don’t know how you do it!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[jynxqdb]

นักร้องของวง และ มีความสามารถที่พิเศษ เก่งมากจริงๆครับ❤️ 🇹🇭

[jonathankruger]

Wow guys, you are all amazing!!! The original never sounded this good

[MightyMouse]

Wow. If this was just audio, I would swear I'm listening to Dire Straits.

[crz]

The accuarcy of every part, but especially the synth stabs…makes my ears happy. Thank you guys!

[jimmycadena]

The bass is on point and sync perfectly with the drum beat! Magnificent ❤

[ichthus]

These guys are absolutely incredibly talented.

[friasrod]

The keyboard sounds just like the original. Amazing job.

[leonercado]

Lupit tlaga ng reo brother di nkksawang pnoorin

[chappyu]

I'm blown away by this. Freaking AWESOME! ❤😊

[tom]

Playing the best of the past, for a generation hearing it for the first time. Brilliant business plan.