The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Dire Straits’ Sultans of SwingProfessor of Rock The story of the 1979 classic Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits. Mark Knopfler was inspired to write the song after witnessing a band playing Dixieland Jazz in a dive bar. Learn more about yo...5 years agoThe Unlikely Inspiration Behind Dire Straits’ Sultans of SwingProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Better Than Ezra on Good – The 90s Alternative Anthem That Took Over Rock RadioCindy Wilson on The B-52s’ Roam – The Hit That Defined the Turn of a DecadeBrian Wilson on God Only Knows – The Masterpiece of Pet SoundsNick Hexum on 311’s Down – The 90s Alternative Anthem That Defined a GenerationHow Angus Young & Bon Scott Created Highway to Hell – The Blueprint for AC/DC’s FutureThe Story Behind Norman Greenbaum’s Spirit in the Sky – The Ultimate 70s One-Hit WonderJohnny Rivers & Jack Tempchin on Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing) – A 70s Soft Rock ClassicHow The Police’s Roxanne Turned a Parisian Night into a Rock Classic
