Tonight’s video selection takes us back to the mid-1980’s when Dire Straits were one of the top rock bands going. With lead singer Mark Knopfler also doubling as a lethal lead guitarist who plucked out some of the best riffs ever, this was a fun band to follow who produced several big hits including classic video, “Money For Nothing” along with “Walk Of Life.”Most know these couple of huge hit songs quite well but that’s not all.

Also featured on a strong Brothers In Arms album which was quite a solid track in itself was one of my personal faves “So Far Away,” where Knopfler sings about a girl who obviously wasn’t close enough for his sake. I think it’s a topic many of us can relate to. The lyrics are quite good too.Aside from the above songs mentioned, “Sultans of Swing,” “Making Movies” and “Romeo & Juliet” are three of their best.

What you get with Dire Straits is exceptional sounding rock music with Knopfler’s great guitar playing alongside brother David (guitar), bass player John Illsey plus outstanding drummer Pick Withers. If you like that classic sound featuring awesome guitar riffs, solid bass playing along with terrific drums, then this was an easy band to like.

Being someone who played guitar and still owns an electric to this day, there was plenty to like.

The video I’m featuring tonight is the “I Want My MTV” hit Money For Nothing. If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing this video, here’s your chance to catch one of the coolest creative as well as interactive music videos of its time. I’d still rank it as one of the better videos I’ve seen.