WE LOVE THIS!!! DIRE STRAITS - MONEY FOR NOTHING (REACTION)

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  • @strangeworldsunlimited712
    @strangeworldsunlimited712 2 роки тому +325

    Mark Knoffler (lead singer/guitarist) was in a department store and wandered into the electronics section with rows and rows of televisions tuned to MTV. Some of the store's delivery guys were watching and complaining about the rock stars not actually working and getting "money for nothing" while they had to deliver microwave ovens and refrigerators. Mark just pulled out a note pad and started writing down everything the delivery guys were saying as they trash talked every musician that came on the screen.

    • @bostonvair
      @bostonvair 2 роки тому +31

      You beat me to it. The story behind (and video for) this song are as epic as the main guitar riff.

    • @s.mcpherson6354
      @s.mcpherson6354 2 роки тому +24

      My favourite part about this composition is that there is a high degree of likelihood that those inspirational salesmen were watching those very TV's when they first heard this song on MTV. What a hilarious response to their insults. It's like, 'I hear you. And yup, you're right. It is that good.' The fact that Sting does the backup vocal just gets one more lazy rock star in there. :-D

    • @strangeworldsunlimited712
      @strangeworldsunlimited712 2 роки тому +22

      @@s.mcpherson6354 You know, that thought never occurred to me. Could you imagine still being at that same job, however many months later, seeing that video, and hearing your OWN WORDS coming back at you!? 😂

    • @s.mcpherson6354
      @s.mcpherson6354 2 роки тому +7

      @@strangeworldsunlimited712 Exactly. You'd recognize that collection of ideas as ones you'd thought. And then when you learned the origins of the song, you'd find out you and your friends sat around and insulted a great musician right in front of his face.

    • @Kelly-just-kelly
      @Kelly-just-kelly 2 роки тому +1

      wow interesting

  • @waynemckinney7312
    @waynemckinney7312 2 роки тому +19

    I'm glad that you played the uncensored version.

    • @jacksonfitzsimmons4253
      @jacksonfitzsimmons4253 7 місяців тому

      I’m sure you love that word

    • @jamesbranham2217
      @jamesbranham2217 6 місяців тому +4

      ​@@jacksonfitzsimmons4253uh no censorship sucks.. but then liberals suck.. end of discussion..boom

  • @bradleypaulus2926
    @bradleypaulus2926 Рік тому +6

    Got video of the year on MTV. We were always glued to the set when this video came on. It was revolutionary for its time.

  • @tracycartwright3340
    @tracycartwright3340 2 роки тому +129

    This is an incredible band that gets overlooked all too often. You should totally listen to another tune off this album, "Walk of Life". It'll get you moving!

    • @franrichards5131
      @franrichards5131 2 роки тому +2

      Yes

    • @dbsti3006
      @dbsti3006 2 роки тому +4

      Walk of Life is my favorite from them. It makes you happy and brings positive vibes.

    • @Flantomas
      @Flantomas 2 роки тому +1

      Not overlooked at all, Mark Knofler is always in the conversation when you talk about iconic guitar players.

    • @ramayaruk
      @ramayaruk Рік тому

      Dire straights is not overlooked whatsoever lol

  • @thequietrevolution3404
    @thequietrevolution3404 2 роки тому +63

    We laughed just as hard back in the day when first listening to this song. Apparently, as the story goes, one of the band members overheard the workers in an appliance store. They made references to MTV, it's music and one Boy George. Then they continued to complain about their job and how much easier it was to be a musician. Ahh...Memories...

    • @StevenQ74
      @StevenQ74 2 роки тому +8

      It was Mark Knopfler himself, he wrote all Dire Straits songs

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 2 роки тому +107

    Love Dire Straits. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Sultans Of Swing", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.

    • @jethro1963
      @jethro1963 2 роки тому +6

      They had the great ability to play very musically serious songs like Telegraph Road with a ton of really "fun" songs, another of which would be Industrial Disease.

    • @mikemaricle9941
      @mikemaricle9941 2 роки тому +2

      My fave is 6 Blade Knife

    • @mikemaricle9941
      @mikemaricle9941 2 роки тому +2

      And don't forget Water of Love

    • @williamjordan5554
      @williamjordan5554 2 роки тому +2

      GuitaristS*

    • @jethro1963
      @jethro1963 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikemaricle9941 I like it too, don't know why I'm saying that, I pretty much like everything they do.

  • @neilmartin99
    @neilmartin99 2 роки тому +18

    The song is sung from the perspective of two appliance deliverymen watching MTV music videos on the appliance store's televisions while on a break between deliveries.
    It's actually quite brilliant both musically and lyrically.

  • @tonyb6354
    @tonyb6354 2 роки тому +21

    OMG! Arguably the best rock song!
    Can't have this song on low volume!
    Thank you!❤️👍😊

  • @carlbaker7242
    @carlbaker7242 Рік тому +1

    Oh yeah. One of my favorite bands. Love this song . Hopefully you all will enjoy also. Love yall shirts.

  • @StevenQ74
    @StevenQ74 2 роки тому +33

    It's Sting from "The Police" singing that higher second voice on this song.
    Mark Knopfler, the guitarist wrote so many great songs and still does in his solo career.
    I can reccomend "Tunnel of Love" , "Telegraph Road", "Why Worry", "Your Latest Trick", "Brothers in arms" , "Calling Elvis" and "Planet of New Orleans".
    He keeps writing great songs in his solo career with songs like "Sailing to Philadelphia", "What it is", "Speedwat at Nazareth", "Boom like that" , "Coyote" and "song for Sonny Liston"

    • @wadsworthaaron
      @wadsworthaaron 2 роки тому

      Sting wrote the "I Want My Mtv" jingle for the station in its early days. His appearing on the Dire Straits song is a natural.

  • @maryanngarrimone1153
    @maryanngarrimone1153 2 роки тому +18

    Awesome group going from the 70's through the 90's. This reminds me of my son who passed away in 2019. He lost his battle with bone cancer. I can still hear him singing this song. Love you my son! ❤

    • @redcrabsc1149
      @redcrabsc1149 2 роки тому

      So sorry for your loss...💞

    • @LetItBeSummer-1
      @LetItBeSummer-1 2 роки тому

      Your son is with you in spirit. ♥️💔♥️💔 Sorry for your loss. 😔

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 2 роки тому

      He will always be with you Maryann and one day you will be re-united and you will hear this again from him:)

  • @rogerkey2452
    @rogerkey2452 2 роки тому +1

    This actually got video of the year when it came out in the 80's.

  • @angelagoodwin5758
    @angelagoodwin5758 2 роки тому +35

    That guitar intro will get you EVERYTIME!! Great song, great reaction. Have you guys reacted to STEELY DAN yet? They have a cool jazz meets rock sound. Some of their hits include, "DO IT AGAIN". "BLACK COW", and "FM". They have a deep catalog, and you guys would love them. PEACE OUT!

  • @josephadams7225
    @josephadams7225 Рік тому

    You found the video now you're in my notifications I love this version because it's the way I heard it the first time they couldn't make this song now

  • @MegaSlowburner
    @MegaSlowburner 7 місяців тому

    Shawn and Mel you are so adorable. You feel the music, you roll with the music, you understand the music. Sadly you are down there in the U.S. and I am up here in Canada. I would love the chance to chill with you. That would be a blast. I cry with great songs and hubby does the same. Take care.

  • @baggie_woodman
    @baggie_woodman Рік тому

    Love the music reactions and saw the family gathering earlier today so subscribed. Good people and good reactions 👏

  • @byteblock1667
    @byteblock1667 2 роки тому +5

    The studio version of this song is one of the most awesome instrument Jam sessions from any song ever written

  • @TheTez68
    @TheTez68 2 роки тому

    We had a blast in the 80s

  • @reefconvy7291
    @reefconvy7291 2 роки тому +6

    I always look forward to seeing people's reaction to the second verse.

    • @mrkipling2201
      @mrkipling2201 Рік тому +2

      Same here!! That was the times though. We talked a bit more frankly and freely back then!!

    • @justlucky8254
      @justlucky8254 Рік тому +1

      I like these two either didn't hear it, which I really doubt, or they just completely ignored it.🤣

  • @christinalikoski4937
    @christinalikoski4937 2 роки тому +4

    It's beautiful to see you two react to these old bands when we were young listening to them 🤭 I'm pretty sure your smiles were identical to ours
    This band is truly a GREAT SOUND
    Australia 💕 Christina

  • @danmahoney8376
    @danmahoney8376 5 місяців тому

    I was 14 when this song hit the airwaves and it was a phenomenal hit. Now this is one of the most recognizable riffs in the classic rock genre today.

  • @b0tterman
    @b0tterman 2 роки тому

    This was state of the art cg animation at the time. Love it.

  • @mickeyowen3594
    @mickeyowen3594 2 роки тому +1

    The voice singing “I want my MTV” at the beginning is the legend that is and fellow Geordie of Mark Knoffler Sting from The Police

  • @douglassellers7528
    @douglassellers7528 4 місяці тому

    I still get a good laugh when this comes pn. Love it!

  • @costeris35
    @costeris35 Рік тому

    This was the first video they played on MTV Europe. It was such a huge deal.

  • @barrycohen311
    @barrycohen311 2 роки тому +4

    Based on a true story.

  • @maxpeck7382
    @maxpeck7382 2 роки тому +25

    This is one of the first few music videos that were played on MTV, back when MTV actually played music videos. Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles was the vary first video that debuted on MTV. Money for Nothing was not long after that. Mark Knophler has some great songs like Walk of Life, Romeo and Juliet, So Far Away, Bothers in Arms, Saltans of Swing and more.

    • @TheRetroManRandySavage
      @TheRetroManRandySavage 2 роки тому +2

      Not on American MTV though. That was way too early for this vid.
      I think this was the first vid played when mtv came to Europe. About 1985 I think.🤔 But don't quote me on that.

    • @andreadeamon6419
      @andreadeamon6419 2 роки тому

      On the first day clevelands beloved son micheal Stanley was on heavy rotation. We just lost him

  • @thejim3501
    @thejim3501 10 місяців тому +1

    It was a different world back then. More fun! 😎

  • @nelsonmcgee1226
    @nelsonmcgee1226 2 роки тому

    Oh yeah another MTV classic loved it. Thanks for time machine me back in time.

  • @carlakelley5989
    @carlakelley5989 Рік тому +1

    Loved this song back in the day and still love Dire Strait

  • @eclconsulting
    @eclconsulting 2 роки тому +8

    It was Sting who sang the MTV intro.

    • @ironpony42
      @ironpony42 2 роки тому +1

      He's also the "2nd delivery guy" backing up mark through out the track.

  • @ernaanspach473
    @ernaanspach473 2 роки тому +1

    So much fun. Thanks for the music video. ❤️🎼🎸

  • @joyce99999
    @joyce99999 2 місяці тому

    “THAT’S the way you do it!!” THATS THE WAY YOU MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO AND THATS THE WAY YOU PLAY THE GUITAR!!
    “That’s the way you do it!!!”

  • @ernestpreston6025
    @ernestpreston6025 2 роки тому

    He actually got the idea for this song when he was in an appliance store and he heard one guy talking to another guy that worked there about how these guys don't work and just play their guitars on MTV!

  • @gennystrauch4681
    @gennystrauch4681 2 роки тому

    One of the best refs in rock n roll

  • @marlakay
    @marlakay Рік тому

    One of the best intros ever 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @stephaniechaffin1154
    @stephaniechaffin1154 Рік тому +1

    Greatest guitar riff ever at the beginning of the song.

  • @elcapitan428
    @elcapitan428 2 роки тому +12

    Cheers 🍻 Shawn & Mel...ya gotta trust me on this one...give yourselfs a mega insane mind blowing into a kazillion pieces early X-mas gift with the live versions of Dire Straits...especially Alchemy live with them masterpieces like: Sultans of Swing, Telegraph Road, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel of Love (and the live at Wembley 1985 version!)...promise you guys won't regret it...you will if ya don't try it 😁

  • @chrisgrethlein6196
    @chrisgrethlein6196 2 роки тому

    Greatest song of the 80s

  • @MaureenBaker-k5p
    @MaureenBaker-k5p 9 місяців тому

    When video took over the radio-true story

  • @cheripetty1805
    @cheripetty1805 2 роки тому +1

    The Animation here was Cutting Edge Computer Generated Imagery in it's infancy. We were dazzled by it...in 1985!

    • @jeffstevens4262
      @jeffstevens4262 2 роки тому +1

      I remember seeing this iconic video for the first time back in '85 and being totally blown away by it. My how times have changed.

  • @chamagirl39
    @chamagirl39 2 роки тому

    I blasted this song so many times while out cruising. Those were the good ol days!

  • @dusman7
    @dusman7 2 роки тому +8

    This is (in my opinion) the greatest build up at the beginning of a rock song. The higher voice is Sting from The Police. Try out Sultans of Swing and Walk of life next. Then when you want to hear their more serious side try Brothers in Arms.

  • @Betts711
    @Betts711 2 роки тому +1

    Finally!! Thanks so much for playin’ & the reaction! You even played the proper video. Just to reiterate, the worker dudes carrying in tv, refrigerators, & microwaves were making fun of the band. Money for nothing, chicks for free. Love this song! 💜🍀👍👑💕😝🎄

  • @jimsealy9489
    @jimsealy9489 2 роки тому +3

    Listen To Dire Straits Sultans Of Swing I always listen to this full volume its a banger

  • @dawg897
    @dawg897 2 роки тому

    When MTV was Music TV 24/7 love it that they had the OG commerical (the only commerical) on MTV on the GCI TV in the video. love it when NASSA was their only sponsor. CGI animation and graphics was still new then. so seeing the MTV logo on the moon Flag was wow at the time then came Dire Straits with Money for Nothing. with its CGI animation and post CGI graphics as the whole video. it was WOW at the time.

  • @ZillaMesh
    @ZillaMesh Рік тому

    The beginning instrumental is the embodiment of the slow clicking of the chains on a monster roller coaster 🎢 while going up & the dropping you like a brick at over 100mph. Insane buildup & explosion in a song.

  • @patdonnelly9392
    @patdonnelly9392 Рік тому +1

    Dire Straits!! Great reaction guys! The song is great, so is the video. (no being PC back then. People were WAY more chill, no phony outrage). Back in the mid 80's MTV was where you went to see innovative videos and hear cool new music. Nothing like that around now.

  • @s.mcpherson6354
    @s.mcpherson6354 2 роки тому +3

    You guys should watch the live version of this. It really does a good job of capturing how they feel when you see them live. Like Springsteen, he puts on an energetic show.

  • @user-or1ye3iz6d
    @user-or1ye3iz6d 2 роки тому +4

    Dire Straights "Sultans of swing" 👍

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu 2 роки тому +1

    I love this song and video! Fun fact: that’s Sting singing the intro and in the song with Mark Knopfler (lead singer)! This song was a classic eighties hit and was at the peak of the MTV craze! MTV used the “I Want My MTV” in its promotions!! ❤️❤️

  • @Pookiepup1
    @Pookiepup1 2 роки тому +1

    The greatest intro guitar riff of all time!

  • @ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13
    @ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Рік тому +1

    People dont realise that STING from THE POLICE was also singing on this song?? Plus this reminds me a bit of MONEY from PINK FLOYD..

  • @ChuckHackney
    @ChuckHackney Рік тому

    I love the stories behind the songs

  • @karthain5742
    @karthain5742 2 роки тому

    This song has one of the best and Legendary rock ‘n’ roll riffs of all time.

  • @rebeccawyse5562
    @rebeccawyse5562 2 роки тому

    One of the first videos on MTV...haha and I was there watchin.

  • @kajabrill2404
    @kajabrill2404 2 роки тому +3

    Romeo and Juliet.. Brothers in arms

  • @patrickallen5781
    @patrickallen5781 3 місяці тому +1

    This video beat out A Ha for best video of the year. Both were amazing for their time.

  • @cvonantz
    @cvonantz 2 роки тому

    3 favorites of mine from them, besides this one... Romeo and Juliet, Walk of Life, and Sultans of Swing.

  • @colinstevens2691
    @colinstevens2691 2 роки тому +7

    You have to react to Sultans of Swing Alchemy live version…it’ll blow your socks off 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @wellitsjustG
    @wellitsjustG Рік тому

    I appreciate y'all's energy. Thank you for doing these!

  • @joelilley6603
    @joelilley6603 2 роки тому +1

    We loved dancing to this one at the nightclubs. You might give Loverboy a listen to with songs like EveryBody's Working For The Weekend, or Loving Every Minute Of It. . 👍

  • @sueingram8476
    @sueingram8476 2 роки тому +1

    Walk of Life is my favorite song by them

  • @darkomtobia
    @darkomtobia 2 роки тому

    Walk Of Life
    Brothers In Arms
    Both are excellent, but very different.

  • @kianpa1
    @kianpa1 2 роки тому

    One of the first original MTV videos! Love it! 💯❤️

  • @scott3605
    @scott3605 2 роки тому

    I want my MTV a song I used to watch on MTV back in the day.

  • @lorijones9579
    @lorijones9579 2 роки тому

    I love the pure joy Shawn shows when the rock and roll is hot. You two are my favorite reactors.

  • @ericnordstrom4335
    @ericnordstrom4335 2 роки тому

    This was the first 3D digital effects in a rock video. We have come a long way since then!

  • @cyberash3000
    @cyberash3000 2 роки тому

    first ever music video on MTV and is in the guiness book of records

  • @shawnnixon2811
    @shawnnixon2811 2 роки тому +1

    Used to love their song HEAVY FUEL

    • @Poppy8899-q8o
      @Poppy8899-q8o 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, Heavy Fuel is really good!✌👍

  • @icohen82
    @icohen82 5 місяців тому

    "Earring and the makeup" I believe he's singing about the "Haircut 100" hit.

  • @TheFairyintheFishBowl
    @TheFairyintheFishBowl 2 роки тому

    “So Far Away” & “Sultans of Swing” are my favourites! ❤️

  • @edwinsemidey1992
    @edwinsemidey1992 2 роки тому

    Oh my goodness I haven't heard these guys in so long

  • @thelyricologist9568
    @thelyricologist9568 2 роки тому +2

    "I want my MTV" sang by Sting (formerly from The Police). :-)

  • @36814
    @36814 2 роки тому

    Sultans of Swing , live at Alchemy -- incredible performance and one of the best guitar solos EVER.

  • @booooo666
    @booooo666 2 роки тому

    Of all the reaction videos I've subscribed to.. You 2 are the best ❤️❤️

  • @joshgrant824
    @joshgrant824 2 роки тому

    I was waiting for y’all face when he said that little f****+

  • @steverusso177
    @steverusso177 2 роки тому +4

    An MTV throwback

  • @jillk368
    @jillk368 2 роки тому +1

    Walk of Life (video) and Sultans of Swing.

  • @indiecarmayne
    @indiecarmayne 2 роки тому +1

    Suggestion for reaction:
    Another all-time classic you probably never heard about:
    Peter, Paul & Mary: "Puff The Magic Dragon" Live 1963 (Reelin' In The Years Archive)

  • @nonenone7250
    @nonenone7250 2 роки тому

    when we had our MTV up to 1991 MTV played only music videos 24/7/365... thats all they did... we had it great...

  • @jackie_jrml
    @jackie_jrml 2 роки тому +1

    Walk of Life!!!! Fun song and You’d enjoy the video too!! You already reacted to Sultans of Swing right? Happy holidays!!

  • @loisrogers2511
    @loisrogers2511 2 роки тому

    One of my favorite bands!

  • @seraiharper5553
    @seraiharper5553 2 роки тому +2

    Other commenters have mentioned how the song came to be written. Another great but overlooked song with just that kind of genesis is Elton John's "Texan Love Song". The lyrics consist entirely of comments the band heard from men across the South and in Texas on their first tour of the States. It's a great satire on CW and wickedly funny. You'd both love it. :)

  • @midnightblue6668
    @midnightblue6668 2 роки тому

    Ahhhh...the good old days when MTV actually played music videos...and some great ones! I think I was in 3rd grade when I discovered MTV and this is one of the first videos I remember.

  • @ChadCarlisle
    @ChadCarlisle 2 роки тому

    Dire Straits - Walk of Life one of their best songs.

  • @RaySawhill
    @RaySawhill Рік тому

    It’s in the voice of a working-class guy who’s imagining how awesome it’d be to be a rock star.

  • @atmontgomery93
    @atmontgomery93 2 роки тому +1

    Even more impressive to know Mark shredded freehand with no pick.

  • @kenperk9854
    @kenperk9854 2 роки тому +1

    Another Cool 70s band!

  • @tinasmallwood9546
    @tinasmallwood9546 2 роки тому

    i remember your reaction to Sultans of Swing and you loved these guys then... they have a great groove!

  • @astonmiura1847
    @astonmiura1847 2 роки тому +1

    OOOOAH.. Please do walk of life. You'll absolutely love it

  • @KNOPFLERSGOD
    @KNOPFLERSGOD 2 роки тому

    They got my vote too. Listen to Tunnel of Love from Dire Straits next.

  • @janetveazey7212
    @janetveazey7212 2 роки тому

    OMG I love you two 😍

  • @billofalltrades2633
    @billofalltrades2633 2 роки тому

    Great song! Awesome band!

  • @carollittle1059
    @carollittle1059 2 роки тому +2

    MTV CLASSIC!!

  • @davidgibson8988
    @davidgibson8988 2 роки тому

    A blast from my childhood right there

  • @WineSippingCowboy
    @WineSippingCowboy 2 роки тому

    Written by Mark Knopfler and Sting. Purely British. 🇬🇧
    Before this, Sting wrote Synchronicity 2 for his band The Police. Same key 🔑 as Money 4 Nothing.
    Sting sang the backing vocal. He is not in the video.
    1 of the top videos of 1985. 🏆
    Suggested next Dire Straits video 📹 Walk of Life.
    Suggested Police video 📹 Synchronicity 2. 🇬🇧

  • @ericmorgan204
    @ericmorgan204 2 роки тому

    Their first hit was Sultans of Swing on the radio (audio), then they absolutely blew us away with a Live version, on the Alchemy Tour.
    It’s ideal to do the audio first, just so you know how amazing they are live.

  • @DEBBKIRK11171965
    @DEBBKIRK11171965 2 роки тому

    This Reaction… Fucken Legendary!!
    I love y’all!!!

  • @tjmctube
    @tjmctube 2 роки тому

    At the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in 1986, "Money for Nothing" won Best Rock Performance.