Music Monday: 1978, Dire Straits and “Sultans Of Swing”
Posted By RichC on September 15, 2025
Dire Straits was a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, his brother David Knopfler, John Illsley 
and Pick Withers, known for their unique blend of rock, folk, and blues driven by Mark Knopfler’s signature guitar style. Their breakthrough hit, “Sultans of Swing,” was released in 1978 and remains their one hit that triggers my college dorm memories at Ohio Northern University.
I don’t recall videos to go with the vinyl album and cassette tapes back in the day, but now it is great way to relive the music on their YouTube videos … and perfect for Music Monday. 😊
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