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Though Dire Straits have remained broken up since the ’90s, they have found new admirers in the 21st century with indie artists like The War on Drugs and Mac DeMarco professing their love of the band’s uniquely modernist approach to roots rock.
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The band would notch one last big hit before falling silent: 1991’s “Calling Elvis”, a brilliantly atmospheric update of Memphis rockabilly.
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(The image is further enhanced by its music video, a neon-suffused product of early computer animation that’s regarded as one of the most iconic artifacts of early MTV.) Knopfler, low-key and more interested in developing his craft than stardom, began retreating from the spotlight, devoting more time to composing movie scores. Indeed, their biggest hit, “Money for Nothing”, from the 1985 blockbuster Brothers in Arms, sounds like cyborgs playing roadhouse blues rock on synthesisers. Mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition hybrid SACD of Communiqu elevates Dire Straits’ sophomore album to an even higher plane. This knack for marrying American roots music to contemporary sounds would become Dire Straits’ defining quality as they became stadium rockers in the ’80s. Besides introducing the world to Mark Knopfler’s tangled fingerpicking, the Dylan-esque gem layered earthy blues and country (the Tulsa sound in particular) over a shuffle so lean and tight, fans of New Wave music couldn’t help but embrace it. Yes, this video should be available on mobile phones and TV.When Dire Straits released “Sultans of Swing” in 1978, it sounded like little else coming across the airwaves. Paul Franklin – pedal steel guitar (1991–1992) Mark Knopfler recorded his first single at age 16, but it was never released, He started the band Dire Straits in 1977, they were signed to Vertigo Records in 1978 and recorded the album 'Dire Straits', which featured their first major hit single, 'Sultans of Swing'. Guy Fletcher – synthesizer, backing vocals (1984–1995)Ĭhris Whitten – drums and percussion (1991–1992) Hal Lindes – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1980–1985) Pick Withers – drums, percussion (1977–1982)
John Illsley – bass guitar, backing vocals (1977-1995) Mark Knopfler – lead guitar, lead vocals (1977-1995)ĭavid Knopfler – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1977-1980) Single by Dire Straits from the album On Every Street Mark Knopfler was 28 when the record was released, and accordingly it’s a remarkably confident debut. Single: Calling Elvis – Released 16 August 1991 – Label Vertigo 1978, 7.5/10 Dire Straits’ debut album was recorded as a four-piece, with Mark Knopfler’s brother David on rhythm guitar. Private footage: Philip Rae was a model maker who worked on Ridley Scott’s film Alien and for Gerry Anderson of Thunderbirds fame.Īlbum: On Every Street – Released 10 September 1991 – Label Vertigo – Warner Bros. The single & Album ‘On Every Street’ were released on Monday, 12 August 1991 īroadcast: The making of the Calling Elvis video clip
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Various versions of this video exist ie.(AMIT TV 115) and generally they were first aired during the period between Early August 1991 and the commencement of the On Every Street tour which started on Friday, 23 August 1991 ‘The Point’ in Dublin. Mark Knopfler, Steve Barron (producer) & Gerry Anderson (Creator of the Thunderbirds) feature here in a short video about the production of the « Calling Elvis » video clip. John Illsley talks about his, own puppet and at the end are two of the Philips commercials (one in English one in French)
Rare live footage from Phil Rae shows the process of setting up the band member puppets for the shooting of the video clip. Dire Straits - The Studio Albums (6 Vinyl).
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This video shows a series of TV promos and a behind the scenes view (edited) of the Making of Dire Straits first single from the On Every Street album, ‘Calling Elvis’ video clip. Cumpara Eric Clapton - Many Faces Of Eric Clapton - 3 CD Digipack de la eMAG Ai libertatea sa platesti in. NOTE:- # Video has sound missing at times, due to copyright issues.