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 1,366

Italy 828

Netherlands 543

Brazil 387

United Kingdom 366

Belgium 295

Switzerland 292

Spain 283

Germany 246

Canada 156

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,366 plays #159

Italy 828 plays #46

Netherlands 543 plays #16

Brazil 387 plays #24

United Kingdom 366 plays #92

Belgium 295 plays #22

Switzerland 292 plays #26

Spain 283 plays #31

Germany 246 plays #99

Canada 156 plays #52

France 146 plays #75

Poland 125 plays #24

Australia 116 plays #19

Slovenia 112 plays #12

Austria 110 plays #75

Ukraine 96 plays #24

Romania 76 plays #31

Greece 64 plays #47

Hungary 60 plays #86

Israel 52 plays #25

Sweden 50 plays #51

Czech Republic 49 plays #121

Norway 47 plays #63

New Zealand 43 plays #8

Argentina 41 plays #35

Denmark 41 plays #67

Russian Federation 38 plays #116

Croatia 37 plays #46

Peru 34 plays #30

Portugal 34 plays #28

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