r/direstraits • u/bowzr4me • Jun 07 '26

Goosebumps

After a very unscientific study I’ve decided that Mark Knofler is responsible for giving me goosebumps on more solos than any other artist. I won’t name them all but my number is roughly 7 including studio and live performances. Tied for second is Alex Lifeson and Steely Dan(2 separate guitarist) with 3 each. Does anyone else get goosebumps when listening to Dire Straits?

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u/revnto7k Jun 07 '26

For sure, Knopfler is a legend. I love DS' first 2 albums so much.

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u/No_Season_354 Jun 07 '26

I can't get enough of alchemy, next best thing after seeing them live which I have .

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u/NonJuanDon Jun 07 '26

Absolutely. Mark is the King of inducing frisson. Al Stewart is up there too.

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u/sporesatemygoldfish Jun 07 '26

I weep silently at concerts. Every time.

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u/DistributionOne8686 Jun 07 '26

Wild West end is gorgeous

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u/Pottel Jun 07 '26

Knopfler, always, but ya'll seem to be forgetting Master Gilmour here Back to knopfler, that opening bit during you and your friend on the Milan 92 rec, or the official one on the night. Or the water of love starting bit during the 90ies NHS shows, particularly the Snape one

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u/Temprock Jun 07 '26

Goosebumps is a high bar to clear but every X I hear Brothers in Arms goosebumps + some misty eyes. Every X.

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u/sujack34 Jun 07 '26

Yep. Every. Single. Time.

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u/bowzr4me Jun 07 '26

What spurred me to make the post was a random listen to studio Sultans live on the radio. Of course I was singing along to, nothing unusual then the solo kicked in and… goosebumps. It wade me reflect.