Sultans of Swing (Alchemy outro solo)

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“Sultans of Swing” is a song by British rock band Dire Straits from their eponymous debut album, which band frontman Mark Knopfler wrote and composed. Although it was first released in 1978, it was its 1979 re-release that caused it to become a hit in both the UK and U.S.

The song was recorded at Pathway Studios, North London, in July 1977 and quickly acquired a following after it was put on rotation at Radio London. Its popularity soon reached record executives, and Dire Straits were offered a contract with Phonogram Records. The song was then re-recorded in February 1978 at Basing Street Studios for the band’s debut album. The record company wanted a less-polished rock sound for the radio, so an alternative version was recorded at Pathway Studios in April 1978 and released as the single in some countries including the United.

In March 1984 the band released “Alchemy”, their first live album, recorded on the nights of July 22 and 23, 1983 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, with a new version of the most powerful, rocking and fast song. and with a final part added with an extensive, frenetic and melodic guitar solo that has become one of the favorites and best known by both the band’s fans and the rest of the public.

Personnel:
– Mark Knopfler: Vocals and lead guitar.
– Hal Lindes: Rhythm guitar and backing vocals.
– John Illsley: Bass and backing vocals.
– Alan Clark: Keyboards.
– Terry Williams: Drums.

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