What makes Money for Nothing by Dire Straits notable?

'Money for Nothing' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance. Its music video, featuring groundbreaking computer animation, became iconic, influencing the visual style of rock videos in the 1980s and beyond. By the time 'Money for Nothing' was released in June 1985, Dire Straits had already achieved significant commercial success with their previous album, 'Brothers in Arms'. This album marked a pivotal moment in their career, showcasing their transition to mainstream rock stardom, bolstered by the lead single's heavy rotation on MTV.