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 1,167

Italy 867

Netherlands 535

Brazil 347

United Kingdom 305

Switzerland 274

Spain 272

Belgium 245

Germany 202

Canada 145

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,167 plays #157

Italy 867 plays #42

Netherlands 535 plays #8

Brazil 347 plays #31

United Kingdom 305 plays #75

Switzerland 274 plays #20

Spain 272 plays #19

Belgium 245 plays #23

Germany 202 plays #104

Canada 145 plays #52

France 141 plays #48

Slovenia 120 plays #6

Poland 119 plays #21

Austria 116 plays #50

Australia 99 plays #27

Romania 84 plays #21

Sweden 76 plays #17

Israel 75 plays #25

Ukraine 69 plays #20

Czech Republic 64 plays #35

Hungary 52 plays #113

Greece 49 plays #47

Norway 46 plays #63

Croatia 44 plays #46

Denmark 34 plays #42

Argentina 33 plays #39

Portugal 33 plays #26

Russian Federation 33 plays #116

Peru 29 plays #92

Colombia 28 plays #95

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