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Dire Straits · 1985

Dire Straits

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 3, 1985Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing” reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also became famous for its groundbreaking music video and the participation of Sting, who sings the opening falsetto and backing vocals and is credited as a co-writer alongside Mark Knopfler.
  2. Dire StraitsAugust 31, 1985
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    Dire Straits' album "Brothers In Arms" began a nine-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart. The album also reached No. 1 in 25 other countries and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.