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 1,818

Italy 783

Netherlands 434

Brazil 411

Germany 404

United Kingdom 328

Belgium 260

Switzerland 209

Spain 194

United Arab Emirates 141

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,818 plays #145

Italy 783 plays #41

Netherlands 434 plays #16

Brazil 411 plays #25

Germany 404 plays #71

United Kingdom 328 plays #71

Belgium 260 plays #15

Switzerland 209 plays #24

Spain 194 plays #36

United Arab Emirates 141 plays #161

Poland 128 plays #28

Australia 110 plays #6

France 101 plays #91

Canada 94 plays #75

Slovenia 92 plays #13

Romania 81 plays #17

Greece 76 plays #51

Croatia 67 plays #17

Austria 66 plays #96

Hungary 64 plays #46

Czech Republic 55 plays #97

Israel 55 plays #20

Argentina 44 plays #20

Russian Federation 43 plays #78

Ukraine 40 plays #66

Serbia 29 plays #77

Portugal 28 plays #4

New Zealand 25 plays #17

Sweden 24 plays #33

Norway 23 plays #104

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