Money For Nothing was a big number 1 hit in the US, was the first song played on MTV Europe, won a Grammy and MTV Video Music Awards too. On this day in 1985, it peaked in the UK charts, so we find out today from Dire Straits ever present member John Illsley, just how Sting came to provide those iconic backing vocals on the track!

If you're a fan of Dire Straits, you have to check out the full interview with John Illsley on Episode 2 of Vintage Rock Pod! 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices