Rewinding to Revolutionary Sounds: Music's Vibrant Evolution in 1985

In Today's episode of "Today in Music History", we're travelling back to 1985, a year of eclectic musical happenings from Madonna's influence on pop culture to Dire Straits' CD directed album, "Brothers in Arms". We'll discuss how "Money for Nothing" popularized MTV culture and its impact on the music scene. We also touch on "We Are the World", a philanthropic anthem written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, performed by USA for Africa, shedding light on how music can be used for causes beyond entertainment. Plus, we'll talk about the rise of alternative rock band R.E.M. and their landmark album 'Fables of the Reconstruction' as well as Prince's chartbuster "Raspberry Beret". Join us for a nostalgic ride through musical milestones of 1985.