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: An 11-minute version featuring Eric Clapton on rhythm guitar. Learning Resources

: A musician who has a daytime job but can "play the honky tonk like anything" on Friday nights. Legendary Live Performances sultans_of_swing

The song often expanded in concert, featuring extended solos. Notable versions include: : An 11-minute version featuring Eric Clapton on

The song talk-sings about a jazz ensemble performing earnestly for a disinterested crowd on a rainy night. Key characters mentioned include: sultans_of_swing

: Knopfler famously plays without a pick, using his thumb and fingers to achieve a "cluck" sound and rapid-fire fills.