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Sultans Of Swing

"Sultans Of Swing" is a song by Dire Straits, released on 1979-03-01.

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ReleaseMar 1, 1979

Deterministic forecast

Spotify royalty estimates

Gross to rightsholders

All time

$5,699,000

Rounded forecast · nearest $1,000

estimated Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders

Inputs and assumptions
As of
Sep 8, 2026
Source
Chartmetric
Formula version
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Each figure multiplies an identity-matched Chartmetric Spotify stream count by a deterministic $0.003 modeled gross rightsholder rate. The estimate is gross to rightsholders before contractual splits, fees, recoupment, and taxes; it is not artist take-home pay.

These estimates represent gross royalties to rightsholders before contractual splits, fees, recoupment, and taxes. They do not represent artist take-home pay.

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There is more to Dire Straits.

Dire Straits is associated with rock, pop, hard rock, classic rock, and soft pop, with representative songs including "Sultans Of Swing," "Walk of Life," "Money For Nothing," "Brothers In Arms," and "Romeo And Juliet." You can find the artist on Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with available sections including Instagram posts, TikTok highlights, and recent coverage.

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