I was listening to the radio this morning and the song playing was “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits. I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times before, but something struck me today that made me curious about its origins. It’s one of the band’s most iconic tracks and the 1985 video clip is groundbreaking with its computer-animated characters. Anyway, I knew the lyrics were a criticism of rock stars “easy” fame and luxurious lifestyles. What I didn’t know is that Mark Knop...
