Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits

Artist:

Dire Straits

UPC:

093624713029

See Also:

Cocker, Joe Brewers Droop Illsley, John Edmunds, Dave Knopfler, Mark Hiatt, John

Description:

Also includes material from Mark Knopfler`s side project, The Notting Hillbillies.
Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler (vocals, guitar); David Knopfler (guitar, keyboards); Hal Lindes (guitar, background vocals); Guy Fletcher, Phil Palmer (guitar); Paul Franklin (pedal steel guitar); Chris White (saxophone); Alan Clark (keyboards); John Illsley (bass, background vocals); Pick Withers, Terry Williams, Chris Whitten (drums); Danny Cummings (percussion).
Additional personnel includes: Sting, Jeff Porcaro, Joop de Korte.
Producers include: Barry Becket, Jimmy Iovine, Jerry Wexler, Guy Fletcher, Muff Winwood.
All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.
Liner Note Author: Robert Sandall.
Editors: Carlos Grier; Don Cobb.
Photographers: Josh Pulman; Brian Aris; Mark Leialoha.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Chris Whitten; Tom Mandel; Danny Cummings; David Knopfler; Chris White ; Pick Withers; Guy Fletcher ; Hal Lindes ; Joop de Korte; Jeff Porcaro; John Illsley; Alan Clark; Manu Katch?; Mel Collins; Mike Mainieri; Omar Hakim; Paul Franklin ; Phil Palmer; Roy Bittan; Sting; Terry Williams; Jimmy Maelen.
This solid collection is a compelling career overview of one of rock`s most distinctive groups. Led by Mark Knopfler, whose deadpan vocal style and stunning guitar technique characterize the band`s sound, Dire Straits burst on the scene in 1978 with "Sultans of Swing." This VERY BEST OF begins there (even amid the ensemble`s later hits, the lead-off track`s clean shuffle rhythm and minor-key melody still dazzles) and continues all the way to cuts from the group`s 1991 release, ON EVERY STREET, and their 1993 live outing, ON THE NIGHT.
The Dylan-esque narrative of "Romeo and Juliet," from MAKING MOVIES, is one of the early highlights here. At the collection`s heart are the tracks from the 1985 blockbuster BROTHERS IN ARMS, including the lamenting "So Far Away," bopping "Walk of Life," and the irrepressible "Money for Nothing." Beyond showcasing Knopfler`s excellent songwriting, this album is graced by his light, technically precise guitar technique (he finger-picks all of his electric leads). More comprehensive than their previous greatest-hits package, MONEY FOR NOTHING, SULTANS OF SWING is an excellent introduction to Dire Straits.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Sultans of Swing
2. Lady Writer
3. Romeo and Juliet
4. Tunnel of Love
5. Private Investigations
6. Twisting by the Pool
7. Love Over Gold - (live)
8. So Far Away
9. Money for Nothing
10. Brothers in Arms
11. Walk of Life
12. Calling Elvis
13. Heavy Fuel
14. On Every Street
15. Your Latest Trick - (live)
16. Local Hero/Wild Theme - (live)

Album Information

Release Date:

11/10/1998

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Hard Rock

Label:

Warner Bros.

Producer:

Guy Fletcher; Jerry Wexler; Jimmy Iovine; Mark Knopfler; Muff Winwood; Neil Dorfsman; Barry Beckett

Catalog Number:

47130

Original Release Year:

1998

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

78 : 7

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