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47 years passed since its first appearance but its impact is still the same as it was in the first place. It was May the 16th, 1978, just before 3 days from the release of Dire Straits' epic single 'Sultans of Swing' which is in their self-titled album. The... band took the stage live at The Old Grey Whistle Test and performed that legendary, invaluable, and amazing song, Sultans of Swing. This footage is one of the earliest footage of the band and it is beyond perfection since there was no release back in that time from Dire Straits. The band's sound, playing, and whole live performance is just obviously amazing and it also sounds as great as the album version. What an incredible live performance!show more

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It was May the 16th, 1978, just before 3 days from the release of Dire Straits' epic single 'Sultans of Swing' which is in their self-titled album. The band took the stage live at The Old Grey Whistle Test and performed that legendary, invaluable, and amazing song, Sultans of Swing. This footage is one of the earliest footage of the band and it is beyond perfection since there was no release back in that time from Dire Straits. The band's sound, playing, and whole live performance is just obviously amazing and it also sounds as great as the album version. What an incredible live performance, enjoy. #DireStraits #SultansofSwing

It was May the 16th, 1978, just before 3 days from the release of Dire Straits' epic single 'Sultans of Swing' which is in their self-titled album. The band took the stage live at The Old Grey Whistle Test and performed that legendary, invaluable, and amazing song, Sultans of Swing. This footage is one of the earliest footage of the band and it is beyond perfection since there was no release back in that time from Dire Straits. The band's sound, playing, and whole live performance is just obviously amazing and it also sounds as great as the album version. What an incredible live performance, enjoy. #DireStraits #SultansofSwing

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This live performance of Sultans of Swing was recorded in 1978 and it is the same year as the band's debut album's release. It was only a couple months after the original release date. Think about the band members, their thoughts and all that. They had no idea they were going to be one of the best bands of all time in the history of music. Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing' live at Chorus, on October 14th, 1978.

This live performance of Sultans of Swing was recorded in 1978 and it is the same year as the band's debut album's release. It was only a couple months after the original release date. Think about the band members, their thoughts and all that. They had no idea they were going to be one of the best bands of all time in the history of music. Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing' live at Chorus, on October 14th, 1978.

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This Dire Straits live version of "Sultans of Swing" in 1983 is often cited as one of the best live performances in Rock History. Knopfler's playing is amazing. What a legend.

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This Dire Straits live version of "Sultans of Swing" in 1983 is often cited as one of the best live performances in Rock History. Knopfler's playing is amazing. What a legend.

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This band you'll watch came out of nowhere in a day of the year 1978 when they released their debut album they called Dire Straits. The album seemed unsuccessful at first glance until the song 'Sultans of Swing' became a hit in Netherlands. Then the story was re-written. They called themselves Dire Straits as they were in a desperate situation financially. That name now is an indelible mark of rock music. Not me, not you, not them, none of us can ignore Dire Straits anymore. After their debut album's huge success, they started to perform at different venues. The song 'Sultans of Swing' was already a completely different tune and on the other hand, album's other songs like 'Wild West End' and 'Six Blade Knife' showed the prosperity of the band. The date is now 18th of July, 1979, it's been a year and 2 months since the release of -Dire Straits- debut album. The very young band took the stage with the most successful song of their debut album, Sultans of Swing. Mark Knopfler is smiling while playing the unforgettable notes of the song while his bandmates also perform the song with great expectations for their future. Dire Straits performing their greatest hit of all time, Sultans of Swing, live at British TV Show Alright Now, on July the 18th of 1979. I enjoy so much while creating posts like this, hell, hope you enjoy this rare and lovely performance too. That's it, Good night, now it's time to go home, then he makes it fast with one more thing, We are the Sultans, We are the Sultans of Swing.

This band you'll watch came out of nowhere in a day of the year 1978 when they released their debut album they called Dire Straits. The album seemed unsuccessful at first glance until the song 'Sultans of Swing' became a hit in Netherlands. Then the story was re-written. They called themselves Dire Straits as they were in a desperate situation financially. That name now is an indelible mark of rock music. Not me, not you, not them, none of us can ignore Dire Straits anymore. After their debut album's huge success, they started to perform at different venues. The song 'Sultans of Swing' was already a completely different tune and on the other hand, album's other songs like 'Wild West End' and 'Six Blade Knife' showed the prosperity of the band. The date is now 18th of July, 1979, it's been a year and 2 months since the release of -Dire Straits- debut album. The very young band took the stage with the most successful song of their debut album, Sultans of Swing. Mark Knopfler is smiling while playing the unforgettable notes of the song while his bandmates also perform the song with great expectations for their future. Dire Straits performing their greatest hit of all time, Sultans of Swing, live at British TV Show Alright Now, on July the 18th of 1979. I enjoy so much while creating posts like this, hell, hope you enjoy this rare and lovely performance too. That's it, Good night, now it's time to go home, then he makes it fast with one more thing, We are the Sultans, We are the Sultans of Swing.

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Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits was released in 1978 on the band’s self-titled debut album Dire Straits. Built around Mark Knopfler’s clean fingerstyle guitar and storytelling lyrics, the song stood out immediately for its effortless groove and precise phrasing, becoming the track that launched the band to international recognition. One interesting curiosity: Knopfler wrote the song after watching a small pub band playing to a nearly empty room. The band onstage introduced themselves as the “Sultans of Swing,” a name that contrasted so strongly with the setting that it inspired the entire narrative and tone of the piece.

Sultans of Swing” by Dire Straits was released in 1978 on the band’s self-titled debut album Dire Straits. Built around Mark Knopfler’s clean fingerstyle guitar and storytelling lyrics, the song stood out immediately for its effortless groove and precise phrasing, becoming the track that launched the band to international recognition. One interesting curiosity: Knopfler wrote the song after watching a small pub band playing to a nearly empty room. The band onstage introduced themselves as the “Sultans of Swing,” a name that contrasted so strongly with the setting that it inspired the entire narrative and tone of the piece.

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This Dire Straits live version of "Sultans of Swing" in 1983 is often cited as one of the best live performances in Rock History. Knopfler's playing is amazing. What a legend. #DireStraits

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Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing', live on the French TV Show Chorus on the 14th October 1978. This band you'll watch came out of nowhere in a day of the year 1978 when they released their debut album they called Dire Straits. The album seemed unsuccessful at first glance until the song 'Sultans of Swing' became a hit in Netherlands. Then the story was re-written. They called themselves Dire Straits as they were in a desperate situation financially. That name now is an indelible mark of rock music. Not me, not you, not them, none of us can ignore Dire Straits anymore. After their debut album's huge success, they started to perform at different venues. The song 'Sultans of Swing' was already a completely different tune and on the other hand, album's other songs like 'Wild West End' and 'Six Blade Knife' showed the prosperity of the band. Now it's your time to enjoy a very early Dire Straits, what a pleasure!

Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing', live on the French TV Show Chorus on the 14th October 1978. This band you'll watch came out of nowhere in a day of the year 1978 when they released their debut album they called Dire Straits. The album seemed unsuccessful at first glance until the song 'Sultans of Swing' became a hit in Netherlands. Then the story was re-written. They called themselves Dire Straits as they were in a desperate situation financially. That name now is an indelible mark of rock music. Not me, not you, not them, none of us can ignore Dire Straits anymore. After their debut album's huge success, they started to perform at different venues. The song 'Sultans of Swing' was already a completely different tune and on the other hand, album's other songs like 'Wild West End' and 'Six Blade Knife' showed the prosperity of the band. Now it's your time to enjoy a very early Dire Straits, what a pleasure!

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Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing', live on the French TV Show Chorus on the 14th October 1978. This band you'll watch came out of nowhere in a day of the year 1978 when they released their debut album they called Dire Straits. The album seemed unsuccessful at first glance until the song 'Sultans of Swing' became a hit in Netherlands. Then the story was re-written. They called themselves Dire Straits as they were in a desperate situation financially. That name now is an indelible mark of rock music. Not me, not you, not them, none of us can ignore Dire Straits anymore. After their debut album's huge success, they started to perform at different venues. The song 'Sultans of Swing' was already a completely different tune and on the other hand, album's other songs like 'Wild West End' and 'Six Blade Knife' showed the prosperity of the band. Now it's your time to enjoy a very early Dire Straits, what a pleasure! What else sounds this unique in modern music?

Dire Straits performing 'Sultans Of Swing', live on the French TV Show Chorus on the 14th October 1978. This band you'll watch came out of nowhere in a day of the year 1978 when they released their debut album they called Dire Straits. The album seemed unsuccessful at first glance until the song 'Sultans of Swing' became a hit in Netherlands. Then the story was re-written. They called themselves Dire Straits as they were in a desperate situation financially. That name now is an indelible mark of rock music. Not me, not you, not them, none of us can ignore Dire Straits anymore. After their debut album's huge success, they started to perform at different venues. The song 'Sultans of Swing' was already a completely different tune and on the other hand, album's other songs like 'Wild West End' and 'Six Blade Knife' showed the prosperity of the band. Now it's your time to enjoy a very early Dire Straits, what a pleasure! What else sounds this unique in modern music?

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Origins of Sultans Of Swing, The guitarist and vocalist Mark Knopfler had written it in 1977, after ducking into a deserted pub one rainy night and witnessing a lousy jazz band. Undeterred by the lack of both talent and punters, their lead singer finished the set with a mildly enthusiastic, “Goodnight and thank you. We are the Sultans Of Swing.” During an appearance on Brian Johnson's 'A Life on the Road Season 2', Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler spoke about one of Dire Straits' most well-known track - 'Sultans of Swing'. Originally released in 1978 on Dire Straits' debut album, the 'Sultans of Swing' was a "dusty little jazz, Dixieland jazz band" that was playing down in Deptford. Knopfler described the pub as almost empty, except a couple of lads playing pool at the end of the pub in their baggies and platforms. Knopfler told UCR, "I think they were actually surprised they had an audience of three or four. "I remember asking them to play 'Creolo Love Call' or 'Muskrat Ramble.'… I think they were amazed that somebody was in the pub who actually knew a few of the titles." "I was just there to have a couple of pints. And at the end of the night, the trumpet player or whoever does the announcement says, 'Well, um, right... That's it; it's time to go home.' "And he says, 'We are the Sultans of Swing.' And you couldn't be less a sultan of anything, you know, if you were in that band, on that night, in that pub," Knopfler chuckled. Dire Straits performing 'Sultans of Swing' live at Rockpalast in 1979, Cologne, Germany. #DireStraits #MarkKnopfler #SultansofSwing

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On This Day: In 1978 'Sultans Of Swing' had its official major label release. Which is your favourite performance? Check out the new release of the live recording from the band's San Antonio 1985 show, out now:

On This Day: In 1978 'Sultans Of Swing' had its official major label release. Which is your favourite performance? Check out the new release of the live recording from the band's San Antonio 1985 show, out now:

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“Sultans of Swing” is the debut single from Dire Straits’ 1978 self-titled debut album. Written by Mark Knopfler, the rootsy rock classic introduced the band's distinctive sound, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #8 on the UK Singles Chart, and the Top 10 in several other countries. Knopfler's clean, fingerpicked guitar style quickly became one of the most recognizable sounds in rock music. The song was inspired by a real, modest jazz band performing in a nearly empty pub in Deptford, London. When the singer announced they were the "Sultans of Swing," Mark Knopfler found the contrast between the gritty pub setting and the grandiose name too good to ignore, inspiring an affectionate tribute to musicians who play purely for the love of music. Before becoming a global hit, the original demo was famously recorded for just £12.50, and after receiving airplay on BBC Radio London, it attracted the attention of several major record labels, eventually leading to the band's recording contract with Vertigo Records. Its guitar solo has since been frequently ranked among the greatest of all time, helping establish Dire Straits as one of the most influential guitar-driven bands of the late 1970s.

“Sultans of Swing” is the debut single from Dire Straits’ 1978 self-titled debut album. Written by Mark Knopfler, the rootsy rock classic introduced the band's distinctive sound, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, #8 on the UK Singles Chart, and the Top 10 in several other countries. Knopfler's clean, fingerpicked guitar style quickly became one of the most recognizable sounds in rock music. The song was inspired by a real, modest jazz band performing in a nearly empty pub in Deptford, London. When the singer announced they were the "Sultans of Swing," Mark Knopfler found the contrast between the gritty pub setting and the grandiose name too good to ignore, inspiring an affectionate tribute to musicians who play purely for the love of music. Before becoming a global hit, the original demo was famously recorded for just £12.50, and after receiving airplay on BBC Radio London, it attracted the attention of several major record labels, eventually leading to the band's recording contract with Vertigo Records. Its guitar solo has since been frequently ranked among the greatest of all time, helping establish Dire Straits as one of the most influential guitar-driven bands of the late 1970s.

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The closing of the live version of "Sultans of Swing" is one of the most memorable moments in Dire Straits' history. Recorded on "A Night in London" (1996), this performance features an instrumental ending of about three minutes that does not appear on the studio recording, and that's precisely where the magic happens.

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