http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3953&rws=%2Fdire-straits%2Ftop-tracks.rssFormed, somewhat anachronistically, in 1977 at the outset of the punk era, Dire Straits swam against the current with a brand of classic-rock revivalism piloted by Mark Knopfler's breezy vocals and elegantly tempered Fender Stratocaster. Their self-titled debut, moored by the single "Sultans of Swing," went to No. 2 on the Billboard pop charts, while <i>Making Movies</i>, from 1980, was universally applauded by critics. In 1982 <i>Love Over Gold</i> went to No. 1 in the U.K. without the aid of a big single, but it was <i>Brothers in Arms</i>, from 1985, that fixed Dire Straits in the firmament on the strength of the huge hits "Money for Nothing" and "Walk of Life." The album's release coincided with the advent of the compact disc; it became the format's first million-seller and won two Grammys and two BRIT awards. During the next 10 years, the band, whose original lineup included Mark's brother David Knopfler on rhythm guitar, John Illsley on bass and Ed Bicknell on drums, took extended leaves while Mark Knopfler concentrated on solo and soundtrack work, and they finally disbanded in 1995. But not before they produced one more No. 1 record in the U.K., 1991's <i>On Every Street</i>. - Nate BakerClassic Rocken720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:42:33 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3953&rws=%2Fdire-straits%2Ftop-tracks.rss Formed, somewhat anachronistically, in 1977 at the outset of the punk era, Dire Straits swam against the current with a brand of classic-rock revivalism piloted by Mark Knopfler's breezy vocals and elegantly tempered Fender Stratocaster. Their self-titled debut, moored by the single "Sultans of Swing," went to No. 2 on the Billboard pop charts, while <i>Making Movies</i>, from 1980, was universally applauded by critics. In 1982 <i>Love Over Gold</i> went to No. 1 in the U.K. without the aid of a big single, but it was <i>Brothers in Arms</i>, from 1985, that fixed Dire Straits in the firmament on the strength of the huge hits "Money for Nothing" and "Walk of Life." The album's release coincided with the advent of the compact disc; it became the format's first million-seller and won two Grammys and two BRIT awards. During the next 10 years, the band, whose original lineup included Mark's brother David Knopfler on rhythm guitar, John Illsley on bass and Ed Bicknell on drums, took extended leaves while Mark Knopfler concentrated on solo and soundtrack work, and they finally disbanded in 1995. But not before they produced one more No. 1 record in the U.K., 1991's <i>On Every Street</i>. - Nate Baker http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.702849&variant=play&rws=%2Fdire-straits%2Ftop-tracks.rss Classic Rock Tue, 19 Sep 2000 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Dire Straits on Rhapsody Online 702849 tra.702849 Dire Straits art.3953 1.29 Brothers In Arms alb.301492 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/2/2/0/1640227_170x170.jpg 2008-12-09 00:00:00.0 2000-09-19 00:00:00.0 true Money For Nothing tra.702849 506000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.702849&variant=play&rws=%2Fdire-straits%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.702849&variant=data&rws=%2Fdire-straits%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.26933808&variant=play&rws=%2Fdire-straits%2Ftop-tracks.rss Classic Rock Tue, 27 Oct 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Dire Straits on Rhapsody Online 26933808 tra.26933808 Dire Straits art.3953 1.29 Sultans Of Swing - The Very Best Of Dire Straits 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