Sultans of Swing: the Very Best of Dire Straits by Dire Straits (CD, 1998)

Description: Driven by the cinematic songwriting and superb guitar playing of Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits's music had a unique sound, presence and staying power that made them one of the world's most successful bands. Sultans Of Swing is a new anthology featuring the band's finest moments and biggest hits. This compilation repeats seven tracks from 1988's Money For Nothing anthology. Given that Mark Knopfler and crew have recorded one new album during the decade between best-of collections, how different could Sultans of Swing be? For one thing, CD dominance has made for longer compilations, and this one is fleshed out by singles, three tracks from 1991's On Every Street, and Knopfler's solo "Local Hero" theme, performed live. More importantly, the second track here is the band's terrific second single, "Lady Writer," previously only available on the otherwise dismal Communiqué LP. Five tracks from Dire Straits' huge Brothers in Arms LP appear here, but only two tracks surface from Making Movies, the group's pinnacle achievement. Ultimately, if you own Making Movies and this compilation, you own the essential Dire Straits. Track Listings: 1Sultans of Swing 2Lady Writer 3Romeo and Juliet 4Tunnel of Love (Intro: The Carousel Waltz) 5Private Investigations 6Twisting by the Pool 7Love over Gold (Live 1983) 8So Far Away 9Money for Nothing 10Brothers in Arms 11Walk of Life 12Calling Elvis 13Heavy Fuel 14On Every Street 15Your Latest Trick (Live 1992) 16Wild Theme (Live 1992) Product information Original Release Date‎1998 Label‎Warner Bros. Number of discs‎1

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