The Weird True Story Behind Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits

Dire Straits' debut single, Sultans of Swing, launched the band into fame and stardom. But the inspiration behind Sultans of Swing was the complete opposite of that kind of life. This video explores how Mark Knopfler stumbled upon the idea of Sultans of Swing and how he, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers created the sensational debut single. ❤️❤️❤️SUPPORT ME❤️❤️❤️ ❤️If you think this video was worth $3, join my Patreon to support me as a creator. It will feed me a well deserved coffee/pint/pie per month: https://www.patreon.com/musicmongoose ❤️Join this channel to get access to perks and stand out in the comments: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeRLnT9z-s8e52MI0WK7VRg/join ❤️THANKS TO THE LEGENDS BELOW WHO SUPPORT ME ALREADY: -Christina Boyd 📱📱📱MUSIC MONGOOSE SOCIALS📱📱📱 📱https://www.instagram.com/musicmongooseuk 📱https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563930892700 Join our private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicmongoose/ 📱📱📱PERSONAL SOCIALS📱📱📱 📱https://www.x.com/@adam_english_ 📱https://www.instagram.com/adam_english_ ▶️▶️▶️CHAPTERS▶️▶️▶️ 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Inspiration 01:41 - Writing the Song 03:27 - Who are the real Sultans of Swing? 04:49 - Record Deal 05:30 - Recording the Debut Album 06:35 - Release and Reception 07:18 - Knopfler's Solo 07:54 - The Album's Success -------------------------------------------- Comment 'silly sausage' in the comment section if you've found this secret message. Oh, and subscribe to the channel, you silly sausage! -------------------------------------------- Music Mongoose strives to provide accurate content using reliable sources, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or currency, due to the use of second-hand sources (cited, where possible). We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of our YouTube channel or reliance on its content. By using our channel, you agree to consume our videos for entertainment purposes only and hold Music Mongoose harmless from any claims related to the information or opinions shared.