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The Official Music Video for Sultans of Swing. Taken from Dire Straits – Dire Straits. Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW). Out January 19th, 2024.
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Official Live Video for Sultans Of Swing. Taken from Dire Straits – Alchemy: Dire Straits Live. Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW). Out January 19th, 2024. (US).
"Sultans of Swing" is a song by British rock band Dire Straits, written by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Knopfler. The demo of the song was recorded at Pathway Studios, North London, in July 1977 and quickly acquired a following after it was put in rotation on BBC Radio London.
“Sultans of Swing” by Mark Knopfler appears on the self-titled Dire Straits album – 1978. It’s a story song, told as a second person narrative about the London Jazz… Read More
The version of ‘Sultans Of Swing’ included on Dire Straits is a different (and earlier) recording than the previously released Sultans Of Swing single, which was re-recorded at the label’s request to sound more like the original demo. ‘Sultans Of Swing’, ‘Water Of Love’, ‘Down To The Waterline’ and ‘Wild West End’ had all ...
Feb 22, 2019 · In their slot between U2 and Queen, they started with Money For Nothing (joined by Sting), and then came an epic version of the song that made them superstars – Sultans Of Swing. “It was a very special feeling to be part of something so unique,” recalls bassist John Illsley.
Apr 18, 2023 · Written by Dire Straits singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler, “Sultans of Swing” was merely a lower-fi rock song about a guy hitting a music club at night for a good time.
Feb 10, 2023 · Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits was inspired by watching a hopeless jazz combo in a deserted pub, and set the band on the way from dire straits to superstardom.
'Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now: https://direstraits.lnk.to/live78-92 Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing’, live at Wembley Arena on 10th July 1985, during the Brothers In...
