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Dire Straits - Dire Straits Ban Lifted In Canada

A bizarre radio ban on Dire Straits' Money For Nothing hit has been lifted in Canada. The 1985 track was pulled from stations earlier this year (11) following complaints over the use of the word 'faggot' in the lyrics, and radio bosses were told they had t...

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21:35 on September 1 2011

Canada lifts ban on Dire Straits' 'Money For Nothing'

NME — 1985 hit was pulled due to use of 'faggot' more info

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00:47 on September 1 2011

Dire Straits - Dire Straits Ban Lifted In Canada

ContactMusic — A bizarre radio ban on Dire Straits' Money For Nothing hit has been lifted in Canada. The 1985 track was pulled from stations earlier this year (11) following complaints ... more info

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12:28 on September 1 2011