Ok, so I was not a real fan of this band, but I did like the singles they put out, especially my fave, «Sultans of Swing» (1978), one of the iconic rock songs of the seventies. Later «Money for Nothing» (1985) and «Walk of Life» (1985). Outside of those I really do not know much more about this band, which I do realise is one of the great British bands.
Dire Straits was formed in London (1977) by Mark Knopfler (vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backup vocals), John Illsley (bass and vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They are definitely considered one of the most successful groups of the rock world. And they were active until 1995. After that Knopfler started his solo career which has also been quite successful indeed. Since they practically wrote the theme song for MTV (of the 80’s and early 90’s when they still played music), they won two MTV Music Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Nice information. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Sir! And good morning! How is your day today?
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I’m a big fan!!!!
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Yes! Obrigado Gustavo. Bom dia.
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I have always loved Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar work and storytelling lyrics. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Yes, I have too Aiva, thank you for visiting and adding some nice things to our chat. All the best!
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Take care xx
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Has elegido una de las bandas que suelo escuchar. Me gustaron desde el principio y tengo bastantes discos y grabaciones de este grupo. Tiene un sonido característico que los hace inconfundibles. Un saludo.
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Así es Segundo, de acuerdo. Fenomenal grupo.
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Love the songs you have mentioned, Francisco.
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Yes, definitely their best tunes, in my opinion.
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Big fan especially the first few album. Kopflers solo work is top notch. One of my sons (Big Earl) Is a Newcastle supporter. They use Kopflers theme song from ‘Local Hero’ as their club tune.
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That is true and I like that tune a lot, even though I am a Liverpool fan (guess why). All the best to you CB and nice to have you drop by.
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When I get a question like «guess why», my brain explodes with possibilities. Please save me from myself. Very curious. Pretty sure your a Fab 4 fan but I dont know the connection. Were the lads fans?
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You’re right on the Fab 4, and since they was from Liverpool, and fans, I’ve also been a lifelong fan of that club in the premiere league. At home I am a Barcelona fan, lifelong too. All the best CB!
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A man of many interests.
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Just football ⚽️, no other… have a Happy Friday my friend!
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