Question: did sting sing with dire straits money for nothing

Answer: Yes, ``Money for Nothing'' is a single by British rock band Dire Straits, taken from their 1985 studio album Brothers in Arms. 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 singing background vocals, providing both the signature falsetto introduction and 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.