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 927

Italy 794

Germany 501

Netherlands 463

Brazil 419

United Kingdom 333

Belgium 218

Switzerland 199

Spain 170

Poland 122

Chart Positions by Country

United States 927 plays #154

Italy 794 plays #41

Germany 501 plays #48

Netherlands 463 plays #11

Brazil 419 plays #22

United Kingdom 333 plays #71

Belgium 218 plays #15

Switzerland 199 plays #24

Spain 170 plays #37

Poland 122 plays #41

Australia 118 plays #6

Slovenia 108 plays #6

France 107 plays #75

Romania 100 plays #8

United Arab Emirates 94 plays #152

Canada 91 plays #49

Ukraine 78 plays #36

Austria 73 plays #96

Greece 67 plays #63

Croatia 54 plays #29

Israel 48 plays #18

Argentina 43 plays #20

Russian Federation 42 plays #127

Czech Republic 40 plays #117

New Zealand 40 plays #8

Peru 25 plays #59

Norway 20 plays #49

Portugal 20 plays #4

Denmark 18 plays #78

Serbia 16 plays #114

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