Dire Straits Dire Straits Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). The band became one of the world's best-selling music artists, with album sales of over 100 million. Their first hit single "Sultans of Swing", from their self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts in 1978. They released hit singles in the 1980s, such as "Private Investigations" (1983), "Money for Nothing" (1985), and
Lifted (Lighthouse Family song) Lifted (Lighthouse Family song) "Lifted" is a song written by British duo Lighthouse Family, for their debut album "Ocean Drive" (1996). The song was produced by Mike Peden. It was released as the lead single on May 1995 and reached the top 70 in the United Kingdom. It was later re-released on February 1996 and reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom. In 1999, "Lifted" was again re-released but with a different single cover. The song was used as the official campaign song for the British Labour Party under Tony Blair in the 2001 general election. "Billboard" felt singer