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 1,338

Italy 798

Netherlands 525

Brazil 407

United Kingdom 353

Belgium 293

Switzerland 286

Spain 276

Germany 247

Canada 152

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,338 plays #159

Italy 798 plays #46

Netherlands 525 plays #16

Brazil 407 plays #24

United Kingdom 353 plays #95

Belgium 293 plays #22

Switzerland 286 plays #26

Spain 276 plays #31

Germany 247 plays #99

Canada 152 plays #52

France 141 plays #75

Poland 118 plays #24

Australia 111 plays #19

Slovenia 111 plays #12

Austria 108 plays #72

Ukraine 94 plays #24

Romania 61 plays #35

Greece 55 plays #55

Norway 55 plays #63

New Zealand 53 plays #8

Croatia 52 plays #26

Argentina 48 plays #13

Czech Republic 48 plays #121

Sweden 48 plays #51

Hungary 45 plays #86

Denmark 40 plays #67

Israel 40 plays #42

Peru 34 plays #30

Portugal 30 plays #28

Russian Federation 28 plays #124

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