Money for Nothing (Darin song)
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"Money for Nothing" is the debut single released by Swedish singer Darin in 2005. The song is taken from his debut commercial album, The Anthem
. The song was written and composed by Robyn
, Johan Ekhé, Ulf Lindström
and Remee
and reached the top of the Swedish singles sales and was awarded a Grammis
for song of the year.
in various countries around the world. The single was also certified platinum by the IFPI
for sales of over 20,000 copies. As the single was in the charts for 21 weeks, it meant that Darin had two singles in the top 20 when his second single Why Does It Rain" entered the charts.
The Anthem (Darin album)
The Anthem is a studio album from Swedish singer and former Idol contestant Darin. It was his first commercial release following the independent release of his previous album "Darin Zanyar" in 2002. The album features two top 10 singles including the number one single 'Money For Nothing'...
. The song was written and composed by Robyn
Robyn
Robin Miriam Carlsson , better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist, singer, and songwriter. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know " from her debut album Robyn Is Here . She co-wrote the song "Du gör mig hel igen" for...
, Johan Ekhé, Ulf Lindström
Ghost (production team)
Ghost is a Swedish record producing and songwriting team, composed of Ulf Lindström and Johan Ekhé, based in New York City. They are perhaps best known for writing and producing Swedish singer Robyn's three first studio albums, Robyn Is Here , My Truth , and Don't Stop the Music...
and Remee
Remee
Remee is a Danish producer, composer and song writer.-Career:Throughout his career Remee has written more than 60 hits around the world and has sold over 25 million records...
and reached the top of the Swedish singles sales and was awarded a Grammis
Grammis
The Grammis Awards are the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards. The awards ceremony is generally held each year in February in Stockholm.The awards were established in 1969 and awarded until 1972 when they were cancelled....
for song of the year.
Music video
The video features Darin an a large room with various colourful patterns on the walls surrounding him depicting the earth and he is underneath the layers of mud and clay. He is also seen leaning against a stoned wall in the video and standing with a girl singing to her in the street. The video was produced by Mikael Gemoll and Bobby. The video for Money For Nothing also appears on the DVD Tour Videos Interview which was released in 2006.Chart performance
The single debut on the official Swedish singles chart at number 1 and charted there for 2 weeks then fell to the second spot in the charts, rising back to number 1 again for another 2 weeks. The single has only been officially released in Sweden but is available to download as part of the album The AnthemThe Anthem (Darin album)
The Anthem is a studio album from Swedish singer and former Idol contestant Darin. It was his first commercial release following the independent release of his previous album "Darin Zanyar" in 2002. The album features two top 10 singles including the number one single 'Money For Nothing'...
in various countries around the world. The single was also certified platinum by the IFPI
IFPI
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a not-for-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland...
for sales of over 20,000 copies. As the single was in the charts for 21 weeks, it meant that Darin had two singles in the top 20 when his second single Why Does It Rain" entered the charts.
Track listing
- "Money for Nothing" – 4:06
- "Money for Nothing" (Instrumental) – 4:03
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
Certifications
| Country | Certifications (sales thresholds) |
|---|---|
| Sweden | Platinum |