One of my faves. Hope you enjoy.
Greatness
I turned 20 in 1978. Dire Straits made a dramatic and long lasting impact on me then that continues to this day.
Along with The Cars, Talking Heads and Styx. (Fooling Yourself/Angry Young Man song)
IMHO this is one of the greatest live performances ever. For me the best Knopfler solo of all.
Love Over Gold is the best Dire Straits album.
Saw them at the Beacon Theater in NYC around 1980 timeframe and my only regret is not seeing them again. Knopfler only got better. Thank you for posting this.
“Money for Nothing” is still one of my favorite songs - although it would now be banned - or the lines changed...
“See the little fagg** with the earring and the makeup?
Yeah buddy, that’s his own hair
That little fagg** got his own jet airplane
That little fagg**, he’s a millionaire”
I love that song too. But, Sultans of Swing is still my favorite all time song by any band.
Thanks!
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That was a very nice piece!
Saw Dire Straits in July, 1985... it was a 4 night stand with Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble. It was in a university stadium and the temperature got so incredibly hot, people were passing out.
As good as Dire Straits was, it was Stevie Ray Vaughn who blew up the place and stole the show.... put on such an outstanding concert that folks were still yelling for him halfway through Dire Straits.
Thanks for the memories.
One of my favorites also.
Great lyrics, sound, guitar solo... Just a fantastic song.