How Dire Straits' 'Sultans of Swing' Became a Timeless Classic Without Hitting No. 1

In 1978, a song about a little-known pub band quietly transformed Dire Straits into international stars. "Sultans of Swing" ...

'Sultans of Swing,' Ranked Among 'Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time,' Was Dire Straits' First Single

Dire Straits is known as the biggest British rock band of the '80s, and for good reason. Bursting onto the music scene in ...
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Dire Straits Manage A Surprising Comeback With Several Big Albums

Dire Straits earns chart success in the U.K. as two greatest hits albums reenter the Official Albums chart, while “Sultans of Swing” surges once again. AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Photo of DIRE STRAITS ...
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Dire Straits, “Sultans Of Swing”

Some of the most enduring songs are the ones that completely buck tradition and convention, that is, they’re songs that a publisher would laugh you out of his office over if you were pitching. It’s ...
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Dire Straits Hits One Chart For The First Time, Decades After Splitting Up

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. “Sultans of Swing” gives Dire Straits its first streaming hit in ...