Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

Release date : February 16, 1979
Runtime : 1h 22m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
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Production companies : Phonogram / Atlantic Records / Warner Music Group /
February 16, 1979 1h 22m United Kingdom Music English More
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A classic early live show from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, performed in Germany in 1979. This release captures the original band in their first brush of international success - Mark and Dave Knopfler on lead and rhythm guitars, John Illsley on bass, Pick Withers on drums. For all its newfound success, Dire Straits here puts on a carefully polished, musically serious show, full of the nuance and intelligence that characterized the band s memorable career in Rock. A very young Mark Knopfler is of course front and center, with his trademark Dylan-influenced vocals, seductive guitar playing, and dark and thoughtful songs. Those songs include beloved numbers from their breakout self-titled debut album ('Sultans Of Swing', Down To The Waterline, Six Blade Knife and others) as well as a batch of tracks from their forthcoming sophomore album including Lady Writer and Once Upon A Time In The West. 16 tracks. Immortal.
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Mark Knopfler
lead vocals, guitar
David Knopfler
vocals, guitar
John Illsley
bass guitar, vocals

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  • title:Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1979
  • Runtime:1h 22m
  • Genres: Music ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director:
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: Phonogram · Atlantic Records · Warner Music Group ·
  • Overview:A classic early live show from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, performed in Germany in 1979. This release captures the original band in their first brush of international success - Mark and Dave Knopfler on lead and rhythm guitars, John Illsley on bass, Pick Withers on drums. For all its newfound success, Dire Straits here puts on a carefully polished, musically serious show, full of the nuance and intelligence that characterized the band s memorable career in Rock. A very young Mark Knopfler is of course front and center, with his trademark Dylan-influenced vocals, seductive guitar playing, and dark and thoughtful songs. Those songs include beloved numbers from their breakout self-titled debut album ('Sultans Of Swing', Down To The Waterline, Six Blade Knife and others) as well as a batch of tracks from their forthcoming sophomore album including Lady Writer and Once Upon A Time In The West. 16 tracks. Immortal.
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