Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (live Aid 1985) [ RECENT · COLLECTION ]

: The band was actually in the middle of a multi-night residency at the nearby Wembley Arena . They had to finish their Live Aid set and rush back to their own venue within an hour to perform their full headlining show.

: 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 Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Live Aid 1985)

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 . : The band was actually in the middle

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 Lineup and Setlist This particular performance is often

The band featured their Brothers in Arms tour lineup, including: 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.