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.
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[@dandee2885]

That drum intro is rich.

[@purimuadmuang2259]

Yeah, made me smile right away 😂

[@rjrusgloren56]

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 KZbin our boys are back with a bang.

[@brito9116]

Segue o Líder...

[@michpackfan]

100% perfect cover

[@orlandosoto6080]

If I want to listen to Beatles music I’ll listen to the Beatles, I would like to hear this kids doing original material that’s when you know how good they really are, I think they are afraid to leave their comfort zone 🤷‍♂️

[@jill3985]

No need for them to play original. Their already good playing cover. Thats what a lot of their fans want.

[@orlandosoto6080]

It’s a mark of growth when you go beyond your comfort zone these brothers are great musicians there is no doubt about that but an artist creates his own art, I’ve already heard money for nothing from the original artist, show me what you have , what are you contributing to the mix, all that great guitar playing and all those harmonies wasted on someone else’s music, a lot of people say I’m hating on the brothers that’s not so, Taylor Swift travels all over the world singing her songs, Not Madonnas, and that’s what I would like to hear something original from the brothers we already have those songs from the original artist hell we can still go see them play their music live, I want to hear REO brothers music that’s all and that would be a mark of growth, in my humble opinion of course 🤔

[@martinbuhr116]

Drummer in The groove!

[@acornsucks2111]

badass.

[@lennonseno]

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

[@orlandosoto6080]

Yeah I know I’ve seen mark knoppler do it too🤷

[@raymondfligel3166]

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!

[@orlandosoto6080]

Cover band!

[@florianjm8]

@@orlandosoto6080Whats the difference between tribute and cover Mr Entitled?

[@orlandosoto6080]

@@florianjm8 the difference is a tribute band does an impersonation, such as to mimic the performance,down to the last detail, the voices, the instruments the accent, the mannerisms, and the clothes, just as an actor playing a part, that’s a tribute band, as opposed to a cover band that only does the songs, but you already knew that, the best tribute Beatles band in my humble opinion is the Fab Four , every note every nuance and the look down to a science, if you are a young person and never had the chance to see the Beatles live, then watching the Fab Four is a close second, The REO brothers are excellent musicians and when you listen to them you enjoy the music out of nostalgia when you watch a great tribute band you enjoy not only the music but the experience, I don’t think I’m been unreasonable in thinking that these brothers have a lot more to show us than just play cover music from other artists, do you agree? If you go see them live and five or ten years later they ask you how was the performance? And you would honestly reply they were ok they did a lot of sixties music and that’s all a nice novelty act,they can’t record because they would have to pay royalties to the original artist and who would buy Beatles music from a cover band when you can buy the original record! I would love to hear an REO brothers original song I would buy that album , wouldn’t you? The covers are good no doubt but they don’t sound like the Beatles or look like Beatles, hence a cover band in a sea of cover band’s and that to me is a waste of god given talent, I hope I’ve answered your question, and my explanation has enlighten you , of course in my humble way, before I let you go let me ask you, have you seen your favorite artists live?did you enjoy it? Why?did you hear anybody else’s song performed? No? It was special wasn’t it🤷‍♂️ you my friend stay safe and out of harm’s way and god bless you🙏🏼💕💕🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@florianjm8]

@@orlandosoto6080 thats a very long explanation but basically they have the same meaning. I saw a lot of live band here in UK claiming to be a tribute band but they dont really play the way you described they should be as a tribute band to the band they are mimicking. Nothing compared to what REO bro’s does.

[@orlandosoto6080]

@@florianjm8 just like I said, is not the same thing a cover is not the same as a tribute, American English, the Fab Four and a few others I can’t recall at the moment are a tribute band with a specific artist in mind and they do the music of that particular artist, a cover band do a lot of songs from different artist they are not trying to imitate they are just doing the music, if it’s all the same to you there’s nothing I can say to change your mind but there is a difference , sorry if my explanation was long but you asked me to enlighten you , and it seems I’ve failed miserably, just take what you can use and discard the rest,the brothers don’t imitate the Beatles they just do their songs 🤷

[@willyrusli]

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

[@orlandosoto6080]

They have been doing this for years, the same thing for years, another cover band in a sea full of them, no change since the beginning, they don’t even play new music just oldies, so I don’t see the maturity, great musicians! Noted, wasting their time and talent doing someone else’s music, and that’s sad😞

[@Annhath2023]

Where is your hatred coming from? 😆 they dont play for you alone, they play for their fans who believe in their talent and their music, there are lots of artists who have their own original songs but they aren't as good as the brothers 😄 if you don't like what you are watching and hearing in this channel go somewhere else.

[@Annhath2023]

And i don't think it's a waste of time and talent to relive the memories and legacy of those known bands they are covering, as long as they make people happy who cares, if it's original or not.

[@orlandosoto6080]

@@Annhath2023 a musician makes music not just rehash old ones, the Beatles made some covers of old songs but then evolved with their own music that’s what made them great , John Lennon once said, if you want to listen to old Beatles songs just listen to the records, what do the REO brothers do?oh yeah! They play oldies, all that talent and musicianship wasted on I want to hold your hand over and over , I saw them once live , and a dozen more on videos and it was the same each and every time, don’t get me wrong it was nice to see them live but if I don’t see them again I won’t miss much, we should ask them if after all these years an original song hasn’t pop into their head? If so why not record it? How many albums do they have, how many made it to the charts, that’s all I’m saying they are becoming middle age now it’s time to star working on their own legacy and that would make me want to see them live again, at least that’s my way of thinking, new day new thinking 🤷

[@pathanson6425]

@@Annhath2023 I usually don't care for cover bands, but these guys are fantastic, accurate and fun!! No hating here 😁

[@moundeux5158]

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

[@lakehousefor2]

Here I go again! REO at 5 a.m.! Whoo!

[@ichthus2188]

These guys are absolutely incredibly talented.

[@MightyMouse2530]

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

[@JS-kd7jf]

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 BROTHERS??????

[@user-ei6sr6ue5h]

wow the drummer

[@BaileyBuns9]

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!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ischmidt]

Just a few days ago I was wondering what was going on with the REO Brothers and they're back and better than ever!

[@hotwings2k23]

Drummer stole the show.

[@junalcazar549]

is there any song writers and producers around? This siblings can be a gold mine

[@friasrod]

The keyboard sounds just like the original. Amazing job.

[@acornsucks2111]

maybe it is.

[@DougHinVA]

These guys are pro caliber right now ... and I heard all the pop hits back to Ricky Nelson and early Marty Robbins ... I grew up in the true home of country music in the 1950s.

[@manolobachini4128]

Drumming is on point!

[@leonidesjocsoncasibo7872]

reminds me of Max W.

[@chappy2u22]

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

[@crz1990]

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

[@tom721100]

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

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

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

[@dianetoussaint3684]

Another classic hit for the record books! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️REO Brothers ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kevbob]

You got that guitar tone out of that Gretsch dialed in just right. Well played!

[@dammitbobby283]

Good to see younger generations rocking out. Party on...

[@mr3klax]

Well done boys! After a long hiatus, you’re back with a vengeance! Thank you for another excellent take on this monster hit of the ‘80s. Dire Straits’ album ‘Brothers In Arms’ is one of the world’s biggest-selling albums of all time. I look forward to your rendition of the album’s title track ‘Brothers In Arms’. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@leophilipbunag3707]

WOW! This song of Dire Straits brings us back to early 80s. Wonder what Mark Knopfler would have to say to this performance. I bumped into RJ a couple of months ago at Evia Lifestyle Mall. He is such a down-to-earth guy. In my excitement i forgot to have a photo together tho 😅😅😅

[@alonzotanner1226]

Wow of course the instrumentation is extremely on point as always. Especially Ron who can play the riff without a pick just like Mark Knopfler and with a hollow body guitar which Knopfler doesn’t even use in live performances! And also Reno man that guy can put the right pep and flow into a drum beat. Even Ron’s vocals were awesome. Sometimes your guys accents are a little too heavy in your covers (which I totally understand obviously) but this one it’s hid the best. Great change of pace. Wish yall would do more 80s new wave covers like this and get your youngest brother involved like this too. Great stuff fellas

[@italianpinoy5427]

That banging drums makes me feel wild once again..👍👏👏🥰

[@ginomello2478]

My favorite band from today through the rest of my life...

[@chuckd2520]

Awesome guys! I remember when we were together a while back, I asked you which songs had you not done that you wished you could. You said, this one…getting that guitar sound just right…And bohemian rhapsody in its entirety…well…✅

[@totoybrown0908]

holly fuck, the drummer so smooooooth with the groove,, damn boii 😎😎🫡🔥🔥🔥

[@s3any1977]

Wow. Money for nothing is one of the best guitar riffs.

[@MrDrewseph]

You guys are always so true to the original Amazing work as usual, 10/10

[@marcelotadeu5532]

Congratulations from Brazil!!! 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@jimmycadena2708]

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

[@ryanlearns3030]

Dire straight is smiling right now.great job guys

[@Rhonda_B]

That’s the way you do it!

[@ebojager]

Wow, amazing how you can sound exactly like the lead singer! Everything sounds so good!

[@Polaris97]

The coolest band I've been following for years 🎸🤘 You nailed it kuya RJ, Mart, Rap, kuya Ren, and Roy! More covers soon 💕 I'll be a forever REO fan ❤️

[@reginacarado4035]

World class talent. They're actually not required to do it note per note but Reo bros being Reo bros, they did it anyway.

[@julydayrylle]

Sunday's Best Yahoo Missed you guys Baby Roy is Killing the back up voice too that glance of kuya RJ a proud big bro Of course Reno , Ralph and Raymart excellent always

[@trapsetting101]

Probably the closest cover of this song I've ever heard

[@bomberobisayasaamihanangsu1012]

damn,!! That Mark Knopler Voice.. whoooh!

[@dannyandal1537]

You guys Rocks!!! You can Stop the war, and make Peace on this planet thru your music..and Love will prevail Prayers and more power to all.. Keep on Rockin!!! PEACE ✌️ ☮️ ❤

[@lolitaragasa4235]

Beatles of the phillipines, reo brothers ng ormoc leyte.

[@Hroudperth]

Tacloban, Leyte po sila galing Hindi po sa Ormoc City

[@packohub1145]

THIS EVEN THE EXPLICIT AND UNCENSORED ORIGINAL VERSION 😂 👏 👏 BRAVOO EL MAGNIFICO

[@okamsug]

Yes, I've been waiting for a long time for a new video from you guys. Excellent stuff, you made it your own. You've matured as musicians and a lot more confident.

[@sapienproductions]

The album version mixed with a live version. Well done.

[@leonercado5650]

Galing kc ng lead guitarist nila lhat sila

[@odnaZCS]

So strange, was just watching old videos on this channel yesterday wondering when they would upload again and then this appears. The day before then I also listened to Money for Nothing Great sound as always guys

[@joseantoniocoiado432]

Banda maravilhosa , adoramos vcs aqui do Brasil , simplesmente fantásticos !!!

[@haroldchannel8883]

Wow is like the original and and the lead singer w/ the long white shirt look's like the lead singer of the original artist great job Mabuhay

[@victorbraga5098]

best dire straits cover!

[@jill3985]

Awesome! Once again you guys nailed another iconic song. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@luciabezerra1677]

Maravilhosos! RJ e Ralph espetaculares nas guitarras🎸 excelente voz de Roy, e a presença sempre marcante de Raymart e Reno. Parabéns,garotos!

[@enriquemanent6299]

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

[@editapondoc2518]

I am not surprise by your talent guys, everybody knows you can do whatever it takes. You're are all amazing REO BROTHERS, MORE POWER TO ALL OF YOU......AMAZING VOICES, WELL VERSED INSTRUMENTALITIES......YOU SOUND THE ORIGUNALS....STUNNING.....AM.SPEECHLESS. GOD BLESS. YOU LEVELED UP......🎉🎉🎉

[@dhaniars]

Kalian keren guys! Salam dari Indonesia.

[@NielAkbar]

Sana madalas na kayo magcover tulad ng Franz Rhythm namiss na namin yong jamming nyo mga idol

[@494roman]

Good job guys! Beautiful,😮just like the original. Greetings from Belize Central America.

[@jambufukuyama4070]

Authentic cover, you guys never fail to cover a great song .. love from indonesia ❤

[@chocoholicprincess1]

love the new look ren love this band of bros. 💝👋👍

[@Revstar76]

Absolute class!

[@Polaris97]

Love to hear Roy's voice in this song along with kuya RJ and of course with the amazing talent of Rap, kuya Ren, and Mart ❤️ New covers to come soon, please 🥰

[@mattstopa9436]

These guys deserve 10 million subscribers. So great.

[@josephcolasacco]

You guys never cease to amaze and impress!! Love it 💙😎

[@luizcostta]

Parabéns de Pernambuco Brasil a vocês!!!

[@yerinjung9067]

This band introduced by my caller from Florida and he's really love your band so much!

[@martyalbright3045]

Why have I watched this over and over????!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MrGabriel371]

You guys have an excellent talent. I really enjoy when you make this cover bands that many people today, don't even imagine that exists. Come to Brazil - Rio de janeiro.

[@luzsantiago8469]

After 6 months of absence at last you're back! Glad to see you all in yt again. Pls upload more music videos

[@channarodrigo6683]

The brothers are definitely progressing from simple 3 / 4 chord tracks to more complex ones.. this is def one of the better versions of an all time classic ... Mark & DS will be surely proud.. well done #REOBROTHERS

[@ramsari3811]

I used to listen to this as a kid back in the 80's,'jukebox days' we used to live near beer houses back then, a lot of Rock songs being played

[@cindih13]

🎶I’m always impressed, but this is a step above! Superb! 🎶

[@blorph1]

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

[@xtremerisaxtremerisa1046]

Right.

[@CarlosSilva-wx8hn]

Espetáculo, simplesmente, fantástico 😮😮

[@virginiatabora5885]

Heavens!!! REO brothers, great musicianship! This cover is out of this world! You always find a way to get it done - and done incredibly well! ❤❤❤ I love you all!

[@JS-kd7jf]

Wow!! Just made my night better,, I just stumbled up on this,,, GREAT PERFORMANCE!! JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHERS YOU LADS HAVE PUT OUT!!! KEEP THEM COMING PLEASE AND DON'T EVER LET UP!!! IT CANNOT BE SAID ENOUGH! YOU BROTHERS ARE EXTREMELY TALENTED!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maximobenatti6110]

che pezzo !!! oggi non si suona più così

[@oldguy9078]

You guys are so musically talented it's almost unreal .

[@user-mh5ed4un6m]

Brotherly gifted ❤

[@ethel9189]

this is what i’m waiting for…….well done, boys….you’ve made my day!!!!!

[@k-alwjd699]

the Best Best cover !!!

[@jediday6664]

You guys are definitely talented, this is a stellar cover. If you are taking requests, Walk of Life would be awesome.

[@joyTVBaby]

Please come to Las Vegas. I will definitely be watching you guys. ❤

[@januarygrajo9240]

Galing nyo talaga sa mga dire straights songs,, try no din yung tell mama Ng savoy brown

[@mij01paguia55]

i see, dati pinapraktis lang nila to ei,, ngayon nakumpleto na pala nila pala to... 👍🎸🎸🎹🎹🥁🥁

[@reybon2127]

Ralph is exceptional!!

[@nagaxplorer2022]

Blows me away, every time ❤❤❤

[@marvlusbloke]

These guys are absolutely the best at everything they do...... bayani ng manga Pinoi :-)

[@user-jy4ol7ep2m]

Ух ты, и вокал не хуже Марка Нопфлера! Супер!

[@HarverOfficialz]

REO BROTHERS SAN NYO PO NABIBILI MGA GUITARA NYO ANG GAGANDA!!!!!!

[@jessicanakamura9136]

ang galing tlga ng drummer😮 at lahat sila sobrang galing..

[@vittoriaoliveros6156]

Yes..a new repertoire from our favorite cover band...😊❤🇵🇭

[@klossamkloss1912]

Olá! Sempre um prazer escutá-los! Amo o trabalho de Vocês! Sucessooooooooo!❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@markmnorcal]

Takes me back to a simple time of innocence and truth.

[@JaykleMusic]

Yeah awesome rendition my friends 🥁 🎸 🎤 🎹 🎼 💙 🔥🔥🔥

[@leonercado5650]

Lupit tlaga ng reo brother di nkksawang pnoorin