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Dire Straits, LEGENDS Trivia Quiz

Dire Straits are legends in the eyes of millions around the world. does that include you? Let's find out with 10 questions on the band.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jack_torrance. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Jack_torrance

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,183

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1008

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of Dire Straits' first album? Hint

'Steel Guitar'

'Sultans Of Swing'

'Dire Straits'

'Water Of Love'

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Dire Straits' frontman Mark Knopfler was born and raised in which cities respectively? Hint

Glasgow and Leeds

Edinburgh and London

Glasgow and Newcastle

Leeds and Newcastle

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the band's second album? Hint

'Alchemy'

'Making Movies'

'Communique'

'Brothers In Arms'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who produced the bands first album? Hint

Muff Winwood

Jerry Wexler

Mark Knopfler

Steve Martin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following was not a Dire Straits album? Hint

'Making Movies'

'Tunnel Of Love'

'Sultans of Swing'

'Brothers in Arms'

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which song do we meet Guitar George and Harry the honkytonk player? Hint

'Money For Nothing'

'Heavy Fuel'

'Brothers In Arms'

'Sultans Of Swing'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sting appeared on Dire Straits track 'Money For Nothing'.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of Mark Knopfler's first solo album? Hint

'Golden Sands'

'Golden Heart'

'Golden Mile'

'Golden Gate'

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Question 9 of 10

9. David Knopfler left the band early on, but why? Hint

Because he fell out with the band over lyrics

Because of family crisis

Because Mark insisted he practise more

Because of illness

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Question 10 of 10

10. Newcastle landmarks 'Dogleap Stairway' and the 'Quayside' appear on which track from the bands first album? Hint

'Lions'

'Water Of Love'

'Down To The Waterline'

'Setting Me Up'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of Dire Straits' first album?

Answer: 'Dire Straits'

The first album was fairly unsuccessful in the UK until the single 'Sultans Of Swing' took off in Holland and across Europe.

2. 'Dire Straits' frontman Mark Knopfler was born and raised in which cities respectively?

Answer: Glasgow and Newcastle

Mark was born in Glasgow but moved down to Newcastle, in the North East of England, where he was raised with brother and fellow band member David. He also spent time in Leeds before moving to London to form the band.

3. What was the name of the band's second album?

Answer: 'Communique'

Jerry Wexler, Warner Bros. insisted that the band record the second album in a much more posh recording studio than the first, but he later said that he'd underestimated the potential of 'Dire Straits' saying: "It would have been a hit even if it had only been available in grocery stores"

4. Who produced the bands first album?

Answer: Muff Winwood

Winwood allowed the band lots of control over the record in an attempt not to change their unique style.

5. Which of the following was not a Dire Straits album?

Answer: 'Tunnel Of Love'

'Sultans Of Swing' was the best of Dire Straits CD, and not an original album for the band, but a compilation of the greatest hits.

6. In which song do we meet Guitar George and Harry the honkytonk player?

Answer: 'Sultans Of Swing'

The song was semi-biographical, referring to their days doing the London pub scene.

7. Sting appeared on Dire Straits track 'Money For Nothing'.

Answer: True

'Sting' is also a Geordie boy, like all the best people in the world!

8. What was the name of Mark Knopfler's first solo album?

Answer: 'Golden Heart'

Mark made a variety of albums and film scores after Dire Straits.

9. David Knopfler left the band early on, but why?

Answer: Because Mark insisted he practise more

David still did session music for Dire Straits after leaving, and the band did the same for David on his solo career.

10. Newcastle landmarks 'Dogleap Stairway' and the 'Quayside' appear on which track from the bands first album?

Answer: 'Down To The Waterline'

Knopfler often referred to North Eastern landmarks, like the 'Spanish City' fairground in 'Tunnel Of Love.'

Source: Author Jack_torrance

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