On the surface, “Sultans of Swing” is just another catchy, well-known pop song. But the genius of it is revealed when you listen more carefully to the combination of great songwriting and great guitar playing. What Knopfler did no one else was doing at the time. He took Dylan-esque vocals and paired it with ambitious, yet understated guitar riffs, melding rock, blues, country and even flamenco so effortlessly together.

“You get a shiver in the dark. It's a raining in the park but meantime-south of the river you stop and you hold everything. A band is blowing Dixie, double four time. You feel alright when you hear the music ring.”