Dire Straits/Early Years Live 1978-1981

This is a video collection of Dire Straits’ early TV appearances and other live performances, where their simple R&B with Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar and cool songs attracted attention. “Sad Sultan” is a song about people who go to a club after work, listen to music, and have a good time. “Fly” is a song where you can enjoy Mark Knopfler’s unique, provocative vocals and addictive guitar sound. “Ru! Lady”, Mark Knopfler’s guitar, Pick Withers’ drums, and other highlights, as well as “Tunnel of Love”, which has a wonderful song structure. The recording time will be 80 minutes. The Early Years (Live 1978-1981) DVDTHE EARLY YEARS (LIVE 1978-1981): – OLD GRAY WHISTLE TEST TV (Manchester, 15 May. 1978) Sultans of swing Lions – TOP POP (Amsterdam, 2 Sep. 1978) Sultans of swing – ALRIGHT NOW (Newcastle, 6 Feb. 1979) Sultans of swing Done to the waterline – PINK POP FESTIVAL (Nederland, 4 Jun. 1979) Lady writer – FRIDAYS LIVE TV (Los Angeles, 31 Oct. 1980) Skateaway Romeo and Juliet – OLD GRAY WHISTLE TEST TV (Manchester, 29 Nov. 1980) Tunnel of love – ULSTER HALL (Belfast, 5 Jan. 1981) Sultans of swing – BONUS: To die hard fans + – BAVARIAN TV REPORT 1979 (GERMAN TV) Live recordings taken from Roxy, Los Angeles, 28th and 29th March 1979 01 Farrar House and Deptford – the band in the car 02 Down to the waterline (rehearsals) 03 Mark Knopfler in his car with the band 04 Once upon a time in the west (live ) 05 Mark Knopfler in his car 06 Six blade knife (live) 07 Down to the waterline (live) 08 The band at Warner Studios in Los Angeles for Communiqué? sessions 09 Fans speaking outdoors at the Roxy 10 News (live) 11 Final report DVD Format: NTSC Source: Professional Shot (Multi Camera) Video Quality: Rating: 7.5 – 8.0 Menus: Yes Chapter Selection: Yes Total Running Time: 85 min.