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The Hit Song “Sultans of Swing” Was Re-Released in February 1979

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Today in 1979, “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits was re-released and became a huge global hit, still loved by music fans today. Its original 1977 demo earned ...
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A Rare Live Performance of ‘Lady Writer’ in 1979 at The Bayou Club by Dire Straits

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This is very rare video footage from the live performances of the Dire Straits from the late 70s. The video is actually from 1979 when the band was ...
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New Guitar Cover of the Song ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Yoni Schlesinger

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This is the newest guitar cover version by Yoni Schlesinger of the song ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Dire Straits. This song definitely is one of those best beautiful ...
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Acoustic & Electric Version of “Sultans of Swing”

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This version of “Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits has been performed by the duo which is probably from Vietnam, Quang Đài and Trung Chill. This version of ...
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Interview with Dire Straits Plus Full Concert from De Théâtre de l’Empire in Paris (1978)

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Dire Straits played for the first time in France on the stage at the Théâtre de l’Empire (Empire Theatre), back on November 5th, 1978 in Paris. They had ...
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Very Rare Demo Version of “Southbound Again” by Dire Straits

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According to Michael Oldfield’s 1984 – biography of Dire Straits, “Southbound Again” was inspired by the songwriter Mark Knopfler, especially from his “memories of trips to the capital.” ...
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“Sultans of…METAL” – Live at Guitar Summit – Electric Cover by Kfir Ochaion

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The video below is a new cover version by the song “Sultans of Swing’ from Dire Straits in the performance of Kfir Ochaion. The video is posted on ...
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Live Acoustic Version of ‘Water of Love’ by Peter Arndt

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This amazing song by Dire Straits from their debut album was performed by Peter Arndt and his band The Acoustic Groove Gang in one bar in Augsburg, Germany ...
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The Swedish Band Green Island with a Video Cover of ‘Sultans of Swing’

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Green Island is a little band from Sweden, and they played a song by Dire Straits in one pub called “Pennibridge Arms” on June 15, 2019, in the ...
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‘Tunnel of Love’ – 35-Minutes Guitar Rhythm Lesson by Justin Sandercoe

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Justin Sandercoe is born on 27th March 1974, he is an Australian guitarist, songwriter, performer, producer, and educator. Today he is one of the world’s leading guitar teachers. ...
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