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1977 June 1977 - Nov 1977. English graduate and former Yorkshire Evening Post journalist, Mark Knopfler, (born Aug. 12, 1949, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland), a part time teacher and pub rock player and songwriter, having spent two months with northern UK band Brewers Droop, before forming Café Racers, is sharing a flat with fellow group members in Deptford, South London. His cohorts are social worker and guitarist brother, David Knopfler, (born Dec. 27th 1952, Glasgow), and sociology undergraduate and bank manager's son John Illsley (born June 24th 1949, Leicester, England), and they frequently jam and rehearse Mark's own material. They are joined by Pick Withers, (born April 4th 1948). Under the name of Mark's previous band, Café Racers, the line up debuts More... (Submit New Dire Straits Lyrics) (Submit New Dire Straits Lyrics) And it kept it all ! | Reviewer: G.T ------ About the song Telegraph Road performed by Dire Straits I had the luck to listen to this one, late at night... Not kidding, it was during Mark Knopfler playing "solo" (eer that means without Dire Straits, but with some great musicians too) on April this year. The song is still as strong as it was at the time it was released. It was a great live too, no matter what some reviewers wrote in the papers. READ | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits seriously, the jonny walker version on asheville sessions '07, is the best song ive ever heard in my life, if anybody is reading this, go on myspace.com/johnnywalkermusic and buy the cd from him, BEST FIVE POUNDS i ever spent the man is incredible English teacher who taught R&J to my students | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits We read every word of the play together, watched the Zeffirelli, 1968 movie, and then the one with Leonardo and Claire Danes. Wish I'd known of this song, because it it ties the story all together, the drama, the movies, the music, the present. Best story I had the privilege to teach. too good to be true | Reviewer: MindaugasLT ------ About the song Sultans Of Swing performed by Dire Straits Hey! this song is not without reason in "100 Greatest Guitar Solos"! I'm sorry for my phraze, but the Sultans of Swing is fu**in' awesome. As Karolis said you can listen to this song on and on one day, and the next day, and the next month. Brilliant! I love this song! | Reviewer: MArion ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits This song is awesome, it conveys so much emotion and it's so touching, I love it. It is deffinetly better than the killer's version - Brandon's voice ruins what this orignal version has like at the end when he goes " you and me babe, hwo about it?" . It's adorable. ♥ Amazing | Reviewer: Andrea92 ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits Maybe the best, under all the points of view, song I have ever heard, of course one of the best 5... A little drop of love, magic and emotion in the everyday world. love song | Reviewer: Emil ------ About the song Brothers In Arms performed by Dire Straits I think the song is about "the ones we love the moust, is the ones we hurt the moust". its about when someone stands by you no matter what, and you push them away. like when you are breaking up with a girlfriend, and afterwords you regret, but learn to live with it Awesome | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Telegraph Road performed by Dire Straits Probably my best song ever. Period. The lyrics, instrumentals and passion within this song are truely mind blowing and it is impossible to tire from listening to it. In my opinion, Dire Straits' best song and it deserves to be as popular as money for nothing and romeo and juliet. My best part is first 2 minutes, the opening with the beautiful piano work mixed with the haunting sound of silence, perhaps representing the potential industrial boom waiting to happen. Excellent. big fan | Reviewer: jim j ------ About artist/band Dire Straits I wore out the first two Dire Straights records and bought second copies. Waterline is still one of my all time faves. I love to hear Mark play and I guess it's no wonder. How good does a guy have to be to have the resume that he has. The Killers verison ... | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits This is one of the top five best songs I have ever heard -- The Killers version is even better than the original. Brandon Flowers's voice fits perfectly with the lyrics and instrumentals Breathtaking composition | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Planet Of New Orleans performed by Dire Straits First heard it during a holiday in Italy.. Almost started crying immediately. Then listened to the masterpiece for like 80 times a day for almost 2 years time. Tells you somethin'? Supernatural Knopfler Magic! Breathtaking composition | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Planet Of New Orleans performed by Dire Straits First heard it during a holiday in Italy.. Almost started crying immediately. Then listened to the masterpiece for like 80 times a day for almost 2 years time. Tells you somethin'? Supernatural Knopfler Magic! The feeling of Summer | Reviewer: Carol Bond ------ About artist/band Dire Straits When I am asked 'Who is your favourite band ever'? How can I not answer 'Dire Straits'. I have seen them everytime as they played in Adelaide and still it wan't enough. The feeling of Summer is alway invoked in me when I hear their music, a lush wave of happiness engulfs me and I say with all my heart - REFORM FELLOWS AND PLEASE COME TO ADELAIDE AGAIN, I NEED TO HEAR YOU PLAY IN PERSON. great song | Reviewer: Michael Kuzma ------ About the song Brothers In Arms performed by Dire Straits It's my favourite.I'm a fun of Mark Knopfer and Dire Straits.I know that this song is't exactly about love,but the most important thing for me is that I was dancing with the most beautiful girl in the world during this song.:)Great band:) Romeo and Juliet | Reviewer: jean ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits this song remeber me a very nice time wich i've passed with my juliette. My feeling to it is the same to her. This song can't be died for ever. What a Peformance!!!! | Reviewer: Jon Boy ------ About the song Solid Rock performed by Dire Straits Start - Consists of a superb build up which gives way to an early auditorium, again superb. Middle - The Instrumental, pissed with life but does not want to be left but nothing than a "Solid Rock" Mohsin | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits This is the best song i have ever heard,the way the song is been is sung is heart touching, I thank the singer and may God bless him romeo and juliet | Reviewer: melanie connor ------ About the song Romeo and Juliet performed by Dire Straits this song is amazing and it is incredible that it can hold such signifigance to so many different people. it applies to people both in and out of love, and can make you laugh and cry. live at le baux de provence...john illsley | Reviewer: mickser ------ About artist/band Dire Straits whilst shopping at hmv music store i came across a new release by john illsley ...live in france with greg pearle and his band cunla...the songs a mixture of dire straits ..neil young..leonard cohen...simon and garfunkel and an amazing version of bob dylans forever young..this album sounds very raw and exciting..who is this guy greg pearle..he singS the dire straits song with a lot of passion...GREAT TO HEAR JOHN PLAY GREAT LIVE MUSIC AGAIN......HIGHLY RECCOMENDED..... You and your Friend. | Reviewer: Jon ------ About the song You And Your Friend performed by Dire Straits This goes back along time ago, even though 33 yrs now this song for me has had some issues in terms of loss on the way, and I am glad it has... It now open my eyes to what lies ahead, thanks straits............ You could review the artist/band Dire Straits in Biography page You could review Dire Straits album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Dire Straits song by clicking the song which you like | | ||||||||||
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