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On this day October 17 1988 - Dire Straits Released Money For Nothing (Greatest Hits Album)
On this day October 17 1988, Dire Straits released Money For Nothing, a greatest hits collection that celebrated the band’s success and influence throughout the 1980s. The album brought together their most iconic tracks and highlighted the smooth musicianship that made them one of the defining...- Pete
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On This Day September 21 1985 – Dire Straits Money for Nothing Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts
On this day September 21 1985, Money for Nothing by Dire Straits reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track, from their blockbuster album Brothers in Arms, became the band’s biggest hit in America and one of the most recognizable rock anthems of the 80s. With Mark Knopfler’s...- Pete
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On This Day September 5 1986 – Dire Straits Won Music Video of the Year for Money For Nothing
On this day September 5 1986, Dire Straits won Music Video of the Year at the 3rd MTV Video Music Awards for Money For Nothing. The animated video stood out for its cutting edge visuals and satirical take on the music industry from the point of view of a working class observer. Featured on...- Pete
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