Rating: - It doesn't get much better than this
For some inexplicable reason, this incredible performance is not available on DVD! (Mr. Knopfler, please correct this situation). Because this is Dire Straights in their PRIME, folks, on a fantastic night in London in front of diehard fans who know every molecule of the music. And for all the guitarists out there (okay, all you air guitarists too)what a banquet of virtuoso playing this is. Not to be forgotten, drummer Terry Williams turns in a performance of Keith Moon-like magnitude, as well. And all those great songs, each presented as compelling drama. This is one of those all time high water marks for quality rock and roll.
Rating: - Classic Concert - Where's the DVD?
This concert video is simply one of a very few all-time classic performances. To the naysayers I say, if you saw Dire Straits on a better night, lucky you. But this is just what the doctor ordered for me, all the great songs, played fantastically, and we actually get to SEE one of the all-time great guitarists do his thing. The video was state-of-the-art for its time, and the VHS-Stereo was only second to digital. So why has there been no DVD release in the USA? Come on, I will gladly buy it again on DVD, it is just that great!
Rating: - Overrated concert...
This concert has its moments... I saw the group live in 1985 touring after 'Brothers In Arms' was released and that concert was definitely better than this one... also saw them live in 1988 with Eric Clapton.
On the debit side, Mark Knopfler's vocals are rather weak at times on 'Alchemy', and he has a tendency to change the lyrics. This version of 'Romeo And Juliet' is a stinker. The best tracks by far are 'Sultans of Swing', 'Tunnel of Love' and most of all 'Telegraph Road'.
Rating: - Where is the DVD!!??
Why are all this classic concerts not being released on DVD!?? Makes me angry...
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