Ladies & Gentlemen... Mr. Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits

You are hereby instructed to "Pass Go" and head straight to 1:06:20 ... On Every Street.

In the lifelong discussion of the "greatest" guitarists, Mark Knopfler is often left with the also-rans.  I must admit, I do it myself. I often cite Clapton and Trucks or Hendrix or Townshend but, when I think about it, very often, I'll play Mark Knopfler.

Of course, if time permits, stay for my fave Knopfler song, "Brothers in Arms," at 1:40:00. Stay thirsty, guitar fans. 

Here you go: