Interesting video on how Mark Knopfler got the idea for the lyrics (quite funny BTW) and how the creation of the guitar sound was purely accidental ua-cam.com/video/AHJj25PBIhg/v-deo.htmlsi=e0Q60GlxC3f8ltmd
@@carlcr4425 It's about two retail workers regretting their decisions and wishing to be rockstar on MTV, and the lead comments on the singers at parts of the song, while they complain about their jobs. It was actually based on a conversation one of the band members heard over 2 people.
the lyrics have the word "f ggot" in them. I had written this previously, and YT warned me that my comment was bullying and harassment, and deleted it. I guess it's all about that letter "a". So I can grow up with a mom who got in a lesbian relationship, and I got in fights, over and over, at times against multiple farm-boys, one time I was knocked unconscious and lost my front teeth... I loved her regardless of who she wanted to be in a relationship with... I stood up for a person's right to be in a homosexual relationship if they want to, and I did so at a time when it was NOT popular to do so... I, a straight person, stood up against an entire town of prejudicial people that felt the need to hurt people that were not straight, and I did so at the cost of actual physical harm, and at the cost being accepted by my peers, at a time when that acceptance is important... I can live my life as described, and someone who works at UA-cam can JUDGE ME as someone that bullies and harrasses, THAT is what they call standing up for someone? You virtue-signalers are all poseurs. The lyrics are making fun of a meat-headed worker in a department store, who uses those words when speaking, ESPECIALLY when it hurts someone to hear it. UA-cam sucks
Wow, today I'm a week away from 38 years old and I finally learnt that this song is actually a conversation of an appliance store worker. The lyrics always confused me but I never bothered looking them up!
I recently heard that the writer of this song was in an appliance store when he overheard a delivery guy talking as he was looking at MTV on all the TVs lined up about how these guys (musicians) get money for nothing and that he (writer) actually got a pen and paper and leaned on microwaves as he wrote this-kool story.
I’m 31, but my best friend was a bit older than me. This was her favorite song, many nights we spent drinking together pretending time didn’t exist. Id give anything for one more night in summer 2009.
Sultans o f swings, money or nothing and walk of life, these three songs of dire strait will be forever in my heart, as i remember my father usually tuning in in our local fm radio in my province in the Philippines every 4-6pm there is program of rocks song, and if this song was played he always shout at me and says turn it up the stereo and we both rock on! Thats nostalgia to me, i miss my father much now were separated i have my own family now, my mother and father they live together in our old home, we visits them every 3months, i hope they will live more longer!😢😢
And his chicks for free “cool guitar solo )sometimes you have to say wtf (from risky business ) lol this song remind me of that movie they should I used it together lol
And how much do you think dire straits get for all this?? Remember it was Prince George Michael Elton John who fought record labels no one has challenged MTV. That I know of. How many of us actually watch MTV or VH1. There is no music artists talent it's garbage
It's really funny that this song more than any other has the most comments about sensorship. You guys get really upset when they cut out the gay parts of your songs. There is nothing wrong gay topics in songs, but i didn't expect so many people would miss the word "faggot" so much. Guess we there isn't enough gay in our music anymore 🤗
The greatest song ever known to man. Had to go through at least 5 other “original” versions before I found the one I grew up listening to in the 90s and early 2000s before everyone became such pussies.
FACTS Kenny!!! Instead of people being smart enough to realize that this song was written and performed in a different era, they wanna cry about the lyrics and get super offended. Seriously, grow up and get an education.
@@MADHACK3R Something to remember is if people find the lyrics distasteful now etc they may want a version without it to enjoy the song instead of being a super duper cool kid by not getting offended at lyrics let people enjoy music how they want personally I just like the guitar in this song so I just listen to the instrumental versions.
Check out the live song from Knebworth!! Unfortunately he sings the edited version but the music is incredible!! Mark Knoflel & Eric Clapton & a thrilled audience!!
still here 1/2023...an I remember as clear as day when I heard this, the opening guitar solo blew my head off ...radio would have to edit the lyrics for today🤬 but I will always Love this song, the 80s had The Best❤🔥🔥
Todays PC culture sucks! I grew up, as I’m sure you did too, learning words have no power! My close friend in the military is gay and we def used the word fag but it wasn’t from a place of hate he never cared. We still talk and I asked him about it like did that bother you back then he was like hell no I ain’t some sissy. Hahaha
Could you please extend further on that censorship issue? I'm intrigued since I am South American, I'm vaguely aware of these matters in your countries.
Nope..I'm the biggest chicken of them all Don't quit your Knight job. My milkshake, ameteurs. Don't run a train on me.. I am the train. Diggity, Diggity, Wake like a hoto, bohos
Much respect for the ones who bring they're music to this time
Their
By them you mean youtubers who post this music/lyrics video?
Interesting video on how Mark Knopfler got the idea for the lyrics (quite funny BTW) and how the creation of the guitar sound was purely accidental
ua-cam.com/video/AHJj25PBIhg/v-deo.htmlsi=e0Q60GlxC3f8ltmd
I've never paid attetion to the lyrics before, unless I started listenning and paying attention to the lyrics now. Excellent!
what are they about?
@@carlcr4425 It's about two retail workers regretting their decisions and wishing to be rockstar on MTV, and the lead comments on the singers at parts of the song, while they complain about their jobs. It was actually based on a conversation one of the band members heard over 2 people.
@@chris_notedope, but what did the “f*ggot” had to do with the lyrics? Just asking.
@oranggjooice8983 It was probably just a remark for how they felt about the guys getting paid to do what they like.
the lyrics have the word "f ggot" in them. I had written this previously, and YT warned me that my comment was bullying and harassment, and deleted it. I guess it's all about that letter "a". So I can grow up with a mom who got in a lesbian relationship, and I got in fights, over and over, at times against multiple farm-boys, one time I was knocked unconscious and lost my front teeth... I loved her regardless of who she wanted to be in a relationship with... I stood up for a person's right to be in a homosexual relationship if they want to, and I did so at a time when it was NOT popular to do so... I, a straight person, stood up against an entire town of prejudicial people that felt the need to hurt people that were not straight, and I did so at the cost of actual physical harm, and at the cost being accepted by my peers, at a time when that acceptance is important... I can live my life as described, and someone who works at UA-cam can JUDGE ME as someone that bullies and harrasses, THAT is what they call standing up for someone? You virtue-signalers are all poseurs.
The lyrics are making fun of a meat-headed worker in a department store, who uses those words when speaking, ESPECIALLY when it hurts someone to hear it.
UA-cam sucks
You rock dude. Thanks for the uncensored version, unlike other sissies who pussed out.
Not sure how today's snowflakes that get offended over EVERYTHING would have survived the 70s and 80s.
I was in my 50s before I realised that this song was censured in the US...
Oh dear.
Canción de lujo está de MONEY FOR NOTHING, a tope con los DIRE STRAITS!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍😍🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
THIS SONG GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!💥
HEY MAN THIS SONG GIVES ME VULTURE BUMPS - REALLY GREAT SONG !
I remember when this came out, still blows me away at nearly 50 😅
I’m 25 raised in this type of music they don’t make songs like they use to
Wow, today I'm a week away from 38 years old and I finally learnt that this song is actually a conversation of an appliance store worker. The lyrics always confused me but I never bothered looking them up!
I only recently learned that second singer was Sting
thats half of it, the other half is about the rich literally not having to work a day in their life for their cash at all.
@@yerzhankurmanbay damn it actually is him? I always thought he sounded like sting, but didn’t think that it was actually him
@@portalguy2246 yes is him
Pay attention to the lyrics. Wtf? They’re there for a reason…
The starting guitar playing is pure rock and roll
Anyone in 2024
Hell yeah
❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Yes yes !!! 👍🙂
Here!!🙋
Still wanting my MTV 😂
I love to watch the live shows with Eric Clapton in the band.
Eric Clapton really??
really.@@Al-kb2xl
Great job Mark Knofler!!!
This is the only one i foudn that isnt censored or changed to make some crybabies happy.
I guess I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?
@Cooper Frederick I would suggest Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Shepard Madden Yup, I've been watching on Flixzone for since april myself :)
@Shepard Madden thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it!!
@Cooper Frederick Happy to help xD
A mis 61años, ya la había escuchado x los 80,
my gosh I love british music(s)
Let's rock 'n roll,,,
Excellent 👍👍👍
Magnificent.............
Is language being used as a Weapon. Gotta Love the original. I remember the "f" bomb from the original MTV video. Has anyone found that yet?
Yeh
This song applies to UA-cam nowadays.
The song was on top the day I was born 16 September
I recently heard that the writer of this song was in an appliance store when he overheard a delivery guy talking as he was looking at MTV on all the TVs lined up about how these guys (musicians) get money for nothing and that he (writer) actually got a pen and paper and leaned on microwaves as he wrote this-kool story.
I love song
Good Upload Thank$ !!! (:
Thats how u deal with hate
Perfect! Thank You ❤
And this is the real one
❤❤❤agreed why did MTV use them. And you know why!!
For money. I remember when this came out. We were just learning about MTV. Monsters exploiting talent people
justin perry sweep rihanna left the group
Wow
We're that car with MTV license plate go west Sacramento
I can see why they edited that one set of lyrics out in the 2022 remaster. Honestly, i can leave them behind. The song just works a little better.
Roberto Narvasa
I want my mtv with money for nothing and chick for free, but I never got it
Allea was geht
Just look at how rap changed. The old bait and switch.
🍿 🍿 🍿
Always thought he was saying movie
✌
El queso roñoso
I thought it said checks for free
Fun Fact: Dire Straits name band its because economic troubles during "their creation"
When MTV was MTV
It almost explains the music industry today. Wow
Pushing that gay agenda.
It was a commercial for MTV looking for puppets.
Levels to this shit
Is it me or does the lyrics dont match the beats …
2025 anyone? Want my mtv???
Honestly…. Yes…
respect for your full version Marco! You sent me back to 80s. Thank you!
in my opinion the opening solo is the greatest solo ever
Best guitar riff in history for a song about microwave ovens. 😂😂
I’m 31, but my best friend was a bit older than me. This was her favorite song, many nights we spent drinking together pretending time didn’t exist. Id give anything for one more night in summer 2009.
I have this album on Vinyl from 1988. Still sounds great
Wow 🤩
COOL BUT I HOPE THERE ARE NO SCRATCHES ON IT . THAT WOULD BE A TOTAL TRAGIC BUMMER - GREAT ALBUM !
1985
@@shannonlowe5602 got it in EIGHTY EIGHT
Guitar is classic, but also have to give credit to the drums- Amazing!!
Thank God!! A non-censored version !!!
Fuck correctly political
The artists' true vision, before the pinko thought police butchered it
Yeah awesome!, the way it's supposed to be!!.the original version.till, fucking liberals🖕🖕 started censorship everything!!.
I just heard it on the radio in the car I was like what. Wait till the cancel culture here's that
The original version is perfect, the censored version is too short, they cut 3/4 of this incredible guitar solo.
드럼뒤에 오는 기타선율이 정말 멋진 곡 입니다. 축복이죠!!
That guitar solo is one of the most epic things ever
💯
Waltuh...
SOMEONE TOLD ME ONE TIME THAT GUITAR RIFT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PLAY AND TAKES A LOT OF SKILL .
@@GARYKLAFTA-y5m Actually is!
Only Mark Knopfler can do it easy.A masterpiece .
Great classic of the 80s. Sounds as good now as back in the day.
Mark does such a good job with guitar solo's I love these songs!
That intro guitar riff is kicking asss
Solo on Sultans of swing is better!
One the most legendary guitar solos of all time
Your smoking crack🤣🤣🤣🤣
Replace “strong guitar intro “ with “bad ass riff”
Dude, just give him his fucking MTV jesus!
Sultans o f swings, money or nothing and walk of life, these three songs of dire strait will be forever in my heart, as i remember my father usually tuning in in our local fm radio in my province in the Philippines every 4-6pm there is program of rocks song, and if this song was played he always shout at me and says turn it up the stereo and we both rock on! Thats nostalgia to me, i miss my father much now were separated i have my own family now, my mother and father they live together in our old home, we visits them every 3months, i hope they will live more longer!😢😢
Thanks for the lirycs whoever made it, for the vid., i liked, and subscribed...
Always loved the guitar Intro
Yeah, the intro with Sting´s "I want my MTV".
Applause for not expurgating the lyrics.
I always used to think the lyrics for this song were "money for nothing, CHECKS for free" since checks represent money...
CHICKS FOR FREE
@@raymondfrye5017 Yes, I know.
@@raymondfrye5017 and broke hookers boiiiiiiiiii
I thought the same.
Soy for nuttin and jacks for free
That's the way you do it, money for nothing & the chicks for free.
Now that ain’t workin, that’s the way you do it
Why does he want his mtv lol
And his chicks for free “cool guitar solo )sometimes you have to say wtf (from risky business ) lol this song remind me of that movie they should I used it together lol
Ariel Star what? The song was based on handy men watching mtv, and narrating what was going on, moving refrigerators, custom kitchen deliveries.
@@arielstar1451 MTV used to be awesome. Everybody watched it.
Just a timeless beautiful song I love it😭🤞🏻
it’s a amazing song
Amazing song. How times have changed and not for the better.
And how much do you think dire straits get for all this?? Remember it was Prince George Michael Elton John who fought record labels no one has challenged MTV. That I know of. How many of us actually watch MTV or VH1. There is no music artists talent it's garbage
that guitar intro is why i learned to play. i had to make one do that.. i came close, the man's a master
Don't like the very first 20 seconds....after that 'Ok, right on'!
Classic band with Scottish roots, awesome
.....and Jewish roots.
Imprecionante como essa música e esse solo de guitarra balança o corpo da gente pessoal 😂😂 só saudades 😊
6:50 guitar solo ❤❤ splendid love Mark 🎉🎉
nice music for rock n roll
LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved MTV when it came out but by the mid-late 90s it began to get bad. VH1 was also good for a few years.
This is the best song i ever heard🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Master piece ! ♥♥♥
Megatron end off hard day working😎 starteR 🐂
this song still kicks ass
After 3 years learning English, finally I can say I understand this song 🎉😂❤
Maravilhoso!!
Well written and perform to perfection. These guys know their music . This song will live forever.....
It's really funny that this song more than any other has the most comments about sensorship. You guys get really upset when they cut out the gay parts of your songs. There is nothing wrong gay topics in songs, but i didn't expect so many people would miss the word "faggot" so much. Guess we there isn't enough gay in our music anymore 🤗
The greatest song ever known to man. Had to go through at least 5 other “original” versions before I found the one I grew up listening to in the 90s and early 2000s before everyone became such pussies.
Earlier! 80's!
context makes this comment a yikes moment.
Ikr? The other one is such a drag...
FACTS Kenny!!! Instead of people being smart enough to realize that this song was written and performed in a different era, they wanna cry about the lyrics and get super offended. Seriously, grow up and get an education.
@@MADHACK3R Something to remember is if people find the lyrics distasteful now etc they may want a version without it to enjoy the song instead of being a super duper cool kid by not getting offended at lyrics let people enjoy music how they want personally I just like the guitar in this song so I just listen to the instrumental versions.
Check out the live song from Knebworth!! Unfortunately he sings the edited version but the music is incredible!! Mark Knoflel & Eric Clapton & a thrilled audience!!
still here 1/2023...an I remember as clear as day when I heard this, the opening guitar solo blew my head off ...radio would have to edit the lyrics for today🤬 but I will always Love this song, the 80s had The Best❤🔥🔥
Todays PC culture sucks! I grew up, as I’m sure you did too, learning words have no power! My close friend in the military is gay and we def used the word fag but it wasn’t from a place of hate he never cared. We still talk and I asked him about it like did that bother you back then he was like hell no I ain’t some sissy. Hahaha
26/1/2024....👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼🎼🎼🎼💗
Melhor legenda que já li, muito bem cronometrada.
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This song hits different when your actually a delivery driver
Radio plays original all the time! Gotta love tx!
Thank you!!! Idk why everyone else has to be such a turd about it .. big deal that's the lyrics
Am I the only one that has no idea what the hell they’re on about 😅😅
No, you're not the only one!
@@ArmandoMartinez-ev1pi finally someone who understands me 😂
I gotta download this rare gem while I can
This could of been in a circuit city or best buy commercial back in the day!......
Props Marco for not caving to political correctness. When this comes on the radio in Atlanta I turn it off because they censor it. You rock Bro!
Irony
Could you please extend further on that censorship issue? I'm intrigued since I am South American, I'm vaguely aware of these matters in your countries.
It’s 2022, tell them your Censorchip-phobic 🤣🤣
@@portalguy2246 fa
@@Jackbeedie Your education is so poor that you misspell "censorship"
Nope..I'm the biggest chicken of them all
Don't quit your Knight job.
My milkshake, ameteurs.
Don't run a train on me..
I am the train. Diggity, Diggity, Wake like a hoto, bohos
He predicted the future!
TFL forever intro
GUITAR 🎸 SOLO
Mike eads rip to u
FInally an uncensored version !!! Fuc**** hypocrisy!
I don't thinnk that's how yoo spel itt
Iam much beta at spelin than yoo
Onestly
Also thatts cwite ironik
2 or 3 year ago the uncensored version was hard to find.
So the first time i heard this version, i downloaded it.
Pretty hypocritical of you to denounce censorship while censoring yourself
@@JonnyHorseman I must do it thanks to your beloved censorship
@@giacjack you really fucking don't
I bought the record.
Then I bought the CD.
I am shopping for a record player.
Please note! It has to play my 78s too.