Dire Straits

About

Formed in London in 1977, this iconic British rock band brought together talented musicians Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, launching a successful career that spanned nearly two decades. With a brief hiatus from 1988 to 1990, the group remained active until 1995, producing a legacy of memorable hits. Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar work and vocals were central to the band's enduring appeal.

Geographic Reach

United States 1,184

Italy 493

Netherlands 390

Brazil 237

United Kingdom 228

Switzerland 193

Spain 181

Belgium 160

Germany 157

Canada 108

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,184 plays #131

Italy 493 plays #40

Netherlands 390 plays #12

Brazil 237 plays #18

United Kingdom 228 plays #60

Switzerland 193 plays #18

Spain 181 plays #11

Belgium 160 plays #21

Germany 157 plays #67

Canada 108 plays #39

France 107 plays #33

Slovenia 80 plays #12

Poland 78 plays #27

Austria 74 plays #50

Australia 71 plays #26

Czech Republic 60 plays #35

Romania 48 plays #34

Croatia 43 plays #20

Peru 39 plays #41

Greece 36 plays #87

Sweden 34 plays #38

New Zealand 33 plays #3

Norway 32 plays #63

Russian Federation 28 plays #119

Israel 25 plays #38

Argentina 24 plays #37

Hungary 23 plays #113

Portugal 23 plays #8

Denmark 22 plays #35

Chile 21 plays #90

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