Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (live Aid 1985) -

: Unlike the tighter studio version, the Live Aid rendition was stretched to roughly 10 minutes, featuring prominent saxophone sections by Chris White.

This particular performance is often cited by fans as one of the band's finest moments, characterized by its brisk tempo and an epic, extended guitar workout by . Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Live Aid 1985)

At on July 13, 1985 , Dire Straits stepped onto the Wembley Stadium stage during Live Aid , sandwiched between legendary sets by U2 and Queen. While the event was a humanitarian triumph for Ethiopian famine relief, Dire Straits delivered a musical masterclass with a nearly 10-minute rendition of their breakout hit, " Sultans of Swing ". The Performance at a Glance : Unlike the tighter studio version, the Live

: Their set, which also featured " Money for Nothing " with guest vocals by Sting , was broadcast to an estimated 1.9 billion people worldwide. Lineup and Setlist While the event was a humanitarian triumph for

The band featured their Brothers in Arms tour lineup, including: Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing, Live Aid 1985.