# Once Upon a Time in the West guitar solo

> Mark Knopfler's guitar solo on Once Upon a Time in the West by Dire Straits (1979) starts at about 3:30. From the album Communiqué.

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Dire Straits, 1979, from *Communiqué*. Solo by *Mark Knopfler*.

A reggae-tinged groove gives Knopfler space for relaxed, conversational licks. The extended soloing sections showcase his effortless sense of swing.

Once Upon a Time in the West by Dire Straits is #7 in our ranking of the best Dire Straits guitar solos. The solo is played by Mark Knopfler and the song was released in 1979.

## In our lists

- [The Best Dire Straits Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/dire-straits-guitar-solos/) — #7
- [The Best Mark Knopfler Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/mark-knopfler-guitar-solos/) — #7

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Once Upon a Time in the West?

Mark Knopfler played the solo on Dire Straits's Once Upon a Time in the West (1979).

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