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Play It Loud - Dire Straits Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/16/2024
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Another one in my Play It Loud Series. Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing. I first heard Dire Straits when I was in High School. They have been one of my favorite bands since then and Mark Knopfler (lead guitar, vocals, and primary songwriter) is my favorite guitarist. His unique style has captivated me for years. The studio album version of Sultans of Swing is great but live versions are even better. My all-time favorite is the version from their 1984 album: Alchemy Dire Straits: Live—10:46 of phenomenal music. Aside from the great guitar work, Terry Williams' drumming is outstanding. Along with bassist John Illsley and rhythm guitarist Hal Lindes, they perform my favorite song of all time. I have attached a link to their live performance from the Alchemy Tour. Play it Loud and pay special attention to Mark Knopfler's great guitar work from 6:55 to the final notes... 

...And then the man he steps right up to the microphone

And says at last just as the time bell rings 

Thank you goodnight now it’s time to go home

and he makes it fast with one more thing ‘We are the Sultans of Swing'

The cache is available until dusk. Please no night caching. There may be lots of muggles around so use stealth. Please respect the rules of the park.

Dire Straits Sultans of Swing:

https://youtu.be/8Pa9x9fZBtY?si=jf4JOFhHqRYEC2Wc

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