Dire Straits Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals, lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums, percussion). The band was active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995. Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by a series of hit... [more on Wikipedia]

Dire Straits began charting in 1979 with Sultans of Swing.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 19 UK Top‑75 entries, including 5 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US Rock the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s, 2 of which peaked at number‑one.