Dire Straits

Discussion in 'Rock 'n' Roll' started by WillWorkForPeace27, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. WillWorkForPeace27

    WillWorkForPeace27 Member

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    Is it just me or does anyone else think Mark Knopfler doesn't get enough credit? He's a great guitarist!

    I think my favorite song would have to be Lady Writer.:)
    How about you?
     
  2. Ezzie

    Ezzie Member

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    Money for nothing is a great song in my opinion, also can play it on the guitar xD
     
  3. lunarflowermaiden

    lunarflowermaiden Senior Member

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    I am not a huge Dire Straits fan. I can take them or leave them, I suppose.
     
  4. WillWorkForPeace27

    WillWorkForPeace27 Member

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    I was speaking mostly about their guitarist,
    I think he's great,
    however, overall
    Dire Straits isn't my favorite,
    it's their country-sounding music that turns me off,
    so I do agree with you in a sense, Lunar
     
  5. StayLoose1011

    StayLoose1011 Senior Member

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    Mark Knopfler is incredible. He has amazing feel, unique style, and he's a great songwriter/singer/musician in general :) I would like to point out that although he probably doesn't get enough credit in a lot of circles, he is highly respected and I've seen many people sing his praises online and in magazines and stuff. Hippies probably need to listen to more Dire Straits though :)

    I think my favorite Dire Straits song is Tunnel of Love... the solo at the end is just AMAZING.
     
  6. Hendrix69

    Hendrix69 Member

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    Money For Nothing is a awsome song man.
     
  7. area_51

    area_51 Banned

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    just get their best of cd and listen to telegraph road
     
  8. waukegan

    waukegan Member

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    great music.i guess that sums them up pretty well.sultans of swing is another good one.some other good ones i don't remember the names.
     
  9. offset

    offset Senior Member

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    Cool band.....saved the otherwise dark age 80s for sure :))
     
  10. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Visitor

    sultans of swing and brothers in arms are my faves from them
     
  11. Dude111

    Dude111 An Awesome Dude

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    I just got the BROTHERS IN ARMS record BBAD and it is AMAZING!!!!

    I can hear MONEY FOR NOTHING in beautiful analogue again as well as the other songs on it.... THE WHOLE ALBUM KICKS ASS!!

    Mark really can play!!!!


    I havent heard anything off that other album you mentioned.. Did that come out AFTER this one buddy??
     
  12. RickyRicardo

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    You're 100% right, OP.

    Knopfler and Dire Straits never do get enough credit.
    Some of their songs and guitar work are simply incredible.
     

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