The article recounts the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the iconic song 'Money for Nothing'. It begins with an interaction overheard in a New York appliance store, where a delivery person’s humorous observations about rock stars inspired key lyrics. The author recalls how the collaboration with Sting materialized unexpectedly during recording sessions on Montserrat, leading to the famous lines and melody. The narrative highlights the blend of casual inspiration, musical creativity, and fortunate coincidences that shaped a hit song, culminating in its powerful rhythm and memorable hooks like 'I want my MTV'.
That little motherfucker's got his own jet airplane! And: He's banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee! And: That ain't working! That was just the way he spoke and in that New York accent too.
The guitar lick is just a stomp, a two-fingered boogie. It comes from the clawhammer style and it's got its own rhythm. It was just fun to do.
Wouldn't it be great if I could ask Sting to sing that line? We were on this tiny speck in the middle of the ocean but suddenly someone said: Sting's here on holiday!
The Money for Nothing sleeve artwork.
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