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Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits | 
| Artist: Dire Straits
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 1479
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.4
MPN: 47130
UPC: 093624713029
EAN: 0093624713029
ASIN: B00000DGUY
Release Date: October 27, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | Sultans of Swing | | • | Lady Writer | | • | Romeo and Juliet | | • | Tunnel of Love | | • | Private Investigations | | • | Twisting by the Pool | | • | Love Over Gold | | • | So Far Away | | • | Money for Nothing | | • | Brothers in Arms | | • | Walk of Life | | • | Calling Elvis | | • | Heavy Fuel | | • | On Every Street | | • | Your Latest Trick | | • | Local Hero/Wild Theme |
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This compilation repeats seven tracks from 1988's Money For Nothing anthology. Given that Mark Knopfler and crew have recorded one new album during the decade between best-of collections, how different could Sultans of Swing be? For one thing, CD dominance has made for longer compilations, and this one is fleshed out by singles, three tracks from 1991's On Every Street, and Knopfler's solo "Local Hero" theme, performed live. More importantly, the second track here is the band's terrific second single, "Lady Writer," previously only available on the otherwise dismal Communique LP. Five tracks from Dire Straits' huge Brothers in Arms LP appear here, but only two tracks surface from Making Movies, the group's pinnacle achievement. Ultimately, if you own Making Movies and this compilation, you own the essential Dire Straits. --Bill Holdship
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Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits September 24, 2008
Bjorn Viberg (European Union)
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits is a good compilation of a great rock band. Mark Knopfler is a great guitarist, lyricist and a gruff but alright vocalist. Robert Sandall has written a well-written and informative short synopsis/bio about the band. The cover is ok but a bit boring. The photographs are all very nice and well done especially the one shot of Knopfler as it captures his intensity as he plays his guitar. I definitely recommend this album. 4 stars indeed!
Dissapointing Selection September 9, 2008
Bradley Jackson (Australia)
Like a previous reviewer I am a huge DS/MK fan, have been since the early 80's. Out of the 3 dire straits/mark knopfler compilations this is probably the best one. However, quite a few early tracks have been missed out on all of these compilations. Wild West End & Down To The Waterline from the first album and Where Do You Think You're Going and News from the 2nd just to name 2. Industrial Disease from the Love Over Gold Album.
I hope one day they can get it right and release a best of remastered with these tracks included, perhaps leave a few of the latter ones off and throw in some B-Sides/Unreleased tracks on a bonus CD. And oh yes as someone else said, the original full length versions also please.
 A must for every Dire Strait Fan September 4, 2008
Marino Florio (New Jersey, USA)
A couple of years ago, my car got stolen and all my cassettes were gone, including all my Dire Straits cassettes. Instead of replacing all of my collection, this is next best thing. The selection of Dire Strait's greatest hit could not be better, except for a couple of songs. This is a must for any die hard Dire Strait fan. I am going to purchase Alchemy Live next.
Regards,
Marino
 MONEY FOR NOTHING July 23, 2008
Pamela R. Davis
MONEY FOR NOTHING = NEUTERED!!! It's about half of its original length and drastically edited. The awesome build-up at the beginning is gone. Get the original 'Brothers In Arms' album if you want 'Money For Nothing'. The CD as a whole is good though. I had to give it 3 stars though because the most famous track was stepped on.
good, but buy the first album instead for a better introduction April 21, 2008
B. E Jackson (Pennsylvania)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good collection of the bands biggest hits, but I simply LOVE the mellow, moody atmosphere and guitar playing on the very first Dire Straits album. I recommend you buy THAT album before this one. You'll thank me, I guarantee it!! Talk about an album you'll want to play on a hot summer night! I truly believe if you like the song "Sultans of Swing" you will love the rest of the songs on the debut. The rest of the album maintains the same kind of vibe. The high quality of the songwriting mixed with a great rhythm section is another highlight. Just... awesome! Skip this Very Best Of collection.
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