Listening to Dire Straits on Radio Paradise

Few songs transport me to my High School days with my friends as this one in particular or many other from this album.
Longing for those days and I hope my kids will have such fond memories from their teenage years as I do with this memory journey.

Posted 6 months ago by elide [ Reply ]

Yes, but this one goes to eleven...!

Posted 7 months ago by RicoDrumz [ Reply ]

A true gem. 10/10

Posted 8 months ago by roberto.at8 [ Reply ]

timmywilson wrote:

many of the songs from this album have this haunting, fleeting sense, like something good is slipping away and only the unknown waits. 1980, the year I graduated high school. Perhaps this is why this album resonated with me.

WAY to capture it

Posted 10 months ago by Spiderwoman [ Reply ]

zatxela wrote:

On occasion, I wish I could give a song an 11...this is one.

You got that right... and a tip-o-the-hat to your tribe's contribution too, like Limelight, which along with this one once brightened many long commute hours.

Posted 1 year ago by bluwaterschooner [ Reply ]

You should really play the live version from 1985, the Live in 85 tour, recorded at Wembley on July 10th 1985... One of THE most amazing live performances and arrangements of this song.... Just beautiful to watch and hear... the play of the instruments off of each other, calling and answering... just fabulous... wistful, nostalgic, timeless... all dressed up as good old solid gold rock 'n' roll.... It takes me right back to my teenage years wondering through the fun fair; first love, the atmos, the excitement, the rides, the games...

Posted 1 year ago by adrianturpin [ Reply ]

On occasion, I wish I could give a song an 11...this is one.

Posted 1 year ago by zatxela [ Reply ]

idiot_wind wrote:

I remember when this band first came out. I thought it was Bob Dylan.

Not entirely a coincidence. Dire Straits was Dylan's Europe touring band, and Knopfler has produced some of Dylan's albums.

Posted 1 year ago by kingart [ Reply ]

Seriously, I wouldn't mind if the next track was "Tunnel of Love", what a segue that would be.

Posted 1 year ago by Simon_Tassie [ Reply ]

I love almost everything Knopfler has done.

Sailing to Philadelphia is one good song after another.

Posted 1 year ago by rabaak [ Reply ]

I remember hearing all the hoopla about this new band back in the late 80's on WYSP FM in Philadelphia. Sultans of Swing was being played all the time. The band was making their USA debut tour and the first gig was at the Tower Theater and was being broadcast live as it happened. I was visiting some friends in Wilmington, De. that night. I arrived with 2 blank TDK cassette tape to catch all the magic. Wow what a show. I wore those tapes out. I had never heard anything else off their debut LP but loved what I heard that night. I later listened to the studio version of the tunes and liked the live versions much better! I wish I knew what happened to those tapes?

Posted 1 year ago by tripp1 [ Reply ]

This is such a great song and album. I love the addition of Roy Bittan on keyboards.

Posted 1 year ago by nutrod42 [ Reply ]

Just realized... the songwriting here reminds me of early Springsteen a la Greetings from Asbury Park.

Posted 1 year ago by zptduda [ Reply ]

SgtBeefheart wrote:

Bet that is the first (and only) mention of the UK's Cullercoats and Whitley Bay in a rock song.

Don't forget Spanish City, loved it there as a kid.

Posted 2 years ago by ipestell [ Reply ]

Super

Posted 2 years ago by Nopnop62 [ Reply ]

I remember when this band first came out. I thought it was Bob Dylan.

Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind [ Reply ]

Yeah, MK is a great guitarist, and DS is a great band, but really, how many times a day do they have to come up in the RP rotation? I love RP too, but a little more variety would be so nice.

Posted 2 years ago by MilesW [ Reply ]

An example of what it's like when in full thrall to the experience of the thrill side of life. Just be mindful of what it's all like once the sparkly neon lights are turned off and there on the horizon peeks the sunrise, preparing to reveal to you all the grit. A vampire life doesn't long survive the transition; it's a gift best done only when young. But that's okay life, overall, goes on. Here, let me loan you some shades.

Highlow~

Posted 2 years ago by Highlowsel [ Reply ]

reallylost wrote:

Why is this rubbish being played in the midst of an otherwise great RP set. Dated as elephant flares. One of the worst bands ever.

Your user name fits you perfectly.

Posted 2 years ago by TC1 [ Reply ]

I just legit got the chills listening to this. Saying it is a classic underrates this unbelievable piece. What a masterpiece. Knopfler is a gift to humankind. May you live forever Mark!

Posted 2 years ago by AhhtheMusic [ Reply ]

Un must, j'avais 17 ans quand ce titre est sorti

Posted 2 years ago by Caqueron [ Reply ]

Bet that is the first (and only) mention of the UK's Cullercoats and Whitley Bay in a rock song.

Posted 2 years ago by SgtBeefheart [ Reply ]

Simply brilliant and timeless👍

Posted 2 years ago by Easyrider [ Reply ]

Posted 2 years ago by amy.britt397.ab [ Reply ]

Pick Withers!

Posted 2 years ago by pktinkler2984 [ Reply ]

idiot_wind wrote:

some of the best guitar work ever...on this here song

Strew, but compared to the drumming, it's almost terrible.

Pick Withers is a phenomenon.

Posted 2 years ago by snowcone [ Reply ]

When ever this comes on I immediately think it's "Jungleland".

Posted 2 years ago by ScottD [ Reply ]

This song, along with Romeo and Juliet are some of the greatest Rock songs ever!

Posted 3 years ago by gregskrtic [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

Who thinks Mark Knopfler is underrated?

Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly [ Reply ]

Nice song, shame about the video...

Posted 3 years ago by snowcone [ Reply ]

One word - AWESOME

Posted 3 years ago by Dapps [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I admire your courage for taking such a controversial stance.

Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly [ Reply ]

Fiddlefye wrote:

I wonder how many people recognize where the opening few measures of the song are quoted from?

Oh, that's easy. It's from the Broadway musical (and movie): Carousel . A Richard Rodgers song,

Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind [ Reply ]

some of the best guitar work ever...on this here song

Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind [ Reply ]

Fiddlefye wrote:

I wonder how many people recognize where the opening few measures of the song are quoted from?

I've been going round and round but I just can't think.

Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo [ Reply ]

JGM wrote:

Which album is that exactly? Certainly not the one with "My Parties" and "Heavy Fuel" ?

...and "Calling Elvis", "Planet of New Orleans", "On Every Street", "Fade to Black", "When It Comes to You", and "You and Your Friend" among others. Truly a great album in spite of your weak attempt to slag it by referencing some of the excellent, but more tongue-in-cheek, tracks on the disc.

Posted 3 years ago by h8rhater [ Reply ]

This is one of the most majestic songs of the past 50 years.

Posted 3 years ago by Majestic [ Reply ]

Greatest track ever for me....always will be.

Posted 3 years ago by Ben_Smedley [ Reply ]

I wonder how many people recognize where the opening few measures of the song are quoted from?

Posted 3 years ago by Fiddlefye [ Reply ]

This album gets unfairly forgotten. A departure from the purist first 2 albums but also not the near stadium rock they moved on to. Thanks RP for keeping it rotating.

Posted 3 years ago by Alastair [ Reply ]

Posted 3 years ago by Luumu [ Reply ]

Your guitar sounds like and feels like and courses through me like nostalgia in real time

Posted 3 years ago by Spiderwoman [ Reply ]

I'm going to cast my vote for Dire Straits as the best segue band, ever. I have yet to hear one DS song that did not fit perfectly after the preceding song.

Posted 3 years ago by dandueck07 [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

Is MK under-rated?

He's #44 on RS top guitarists of all time. That seems pretty respectfully rated, no?

Posted 3 years ago by slee_stack1 [ Reply ]

Oh my.......Pick Withers again....a drummer's drummer. So neat, so much feel.

Posted 4 years ago by pktinkler2984 [ Reply ]

reallylost wrote:

Why is this rubbish being played in the midst of an otherwise great RP set. Dated as elephant flares. One of the worst bands ever.

So music lovers can enjoy it, and the "really lost" have another reason to gripe

Posted 4 years ago by dandueck07 [ Reply ]

1 too many bananas

Posted 4 years ago by a_genuine_find [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I am not a musician but his sound is amazing: Telegraph Road is nice for guitar solos.

Posted 4 years ago by howietime [ Reply ]

I don't know...but this can be considered one of the great albums of the 1980s.

And there ain't that many.

Posted 4 years ago by idiot_wind [ Reply ]

reallylost wrote:

Why is this rubbish being played in the midst of an otherwise great RP set. Dated as elephant flares. One of the worst bands ever.

Well it’s 8 so people consider it a great song

Posted 4 years ago by jp33442 [ Reply ]

Avaless wrote:

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2021 the patriot thanks u for HOPE

Posted 4 years ago by glennon6274 [ Reply ]

phlattop wrote:

Brian Johnson of AC/DC interviewing Knopfler at the Spanish city in Whitley Bay: https://youtu.be/y_pav5sYs5s

Absolutely fantastic! I was perusing the comments thinking...what an awesome pleasure it would be, to spend perhaps, an afternoon chatting with this esteemed fellow! And, came across your post with that link! Thank you for sharing! God bless.

Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61 [ Reply ]

rkt53 wrote:

I can always, always tell when MK is the guitarist. Such a beautiful signature

Not to forget...his voice! Can pick his voice outta anywhere! Quite the talented artist!

Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61 [ Reply ]

reallylost wrote:

Why is this rubbish being played in the midst of an otherwise great RP set. Dated as elephant flares. One of the worst bands ever.

Ohh, Bless your heart.

Posted 4 years ago by IvanTheMediocre [ Reply ]

Why is this rubbish being played in the midst of an otherwise great RP set. Dated as elephant flares. One of the worst bands ever.

Posted 4 years ago by reallylost [ Reply ]

TRULY ONE OF THE GREATEST songs ever, and I love how it still sounds wild and unpredictable when listening closely under the spell of potent refreshments, just like it did blasting out of my tape deck in my first cars... I also love how the lyrics are so much more poignant to me now after so much water -- and a lot of other stuff, too -- has gone under the bridge. I find it to be such a heartbreakingly beautiful song -- jamming out in some parts, and rhapsodizing softly in others. The incredibly expressive guitar on this can still floor me! and I dig the lilting tilt on piano at the fadeout... It felt like a classic from the first and every time I ever played it -- because of course, it is!

Posted 4 years ago by coloradojohn [ Reply ]

A pure masterpiece, no doubt. I recently learned on RP that "the Spanish City" are an attraction park on north Great Britain, I've always took it litterally. To know that, makes the song more brilliant if possible, more nostalgic. And with time it echoes with personnal memories and i don't know if i'm going to cry, or to get out in street and jump with joy as a teen. Thank's Mark Knopfler for this inexhaustible fountain of youth.

Posted 4 years ago by Ptijoc [ Reply ]

HillSlug wrote:

I've found out something about this song from, oddly enough, watching "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." There's a scene in one episode that takes place on a carousel, and the music that the carousel is playing sounded just like the opening to "Tunnel of Love." My first thought was "How could a 1950s carousel be playing a Dire Straits tune?". Luckily Amazon has those little informational sidebars so I was quickly disabused.

Likewise, I had been listening to "Romeo and Juliet" for years before I finally found out what "the movie song" is.

Yes, that music you hear at the beginning of this song is the theme from "Carousel", the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical from the early 50s. Turned into a movie later. Basic story of girl meets boy who works at the traveling fair, jealous rival of his complicates things.

Great piece of music like this song.

Posted 4 years ago by phlattop [ Reply ]

Brian Johnson of AC/DC interviewing Knopfler at the Spanish city in Whitley Bay: https://youtu.be/y_pav5sYs5s

Posted 4 years ago by phlattop [ Reply ]

grant wrote:

The notion of this being dated is unfounded piffle borne of ignorance and ill consideration.

This is a sonic painting - inducing feelings, visions and memories.

It connects on visceral and intellectual levels.

It is perfectly timeless.

7 years on and still so very true. MK writes some of the best lyrics and music I've ever heard, in my 60-odd years of being upright, breathing and listening. Was so very fortunate to see him play just before the shutdown. I closed my eyes for a few of the tunes and was propelled to a different time and place, if only for a few moments. Loved it.

Posted 4 years ago by lastchance911 [ Reply ]

eeee.-, kako sam fino nekada guzio uz ovu stvarku., :)

Posted 4 years ago by BosniaMan [ Reply ]

SgtBeefheart wrote:

Can anyone explain what it is about MK's guitar sound that makes it so distinctive?

The shortest answer is he's a strat player that almost always plays w/ his fingers rather than a pick. Conventional guitarists look to what amps/effects he uses, but unless they're copying his folk/country-adjacent approach to the instrument, they're missing the point.

Posted 4 years ago by pcicatar [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I get that this comment is from 2011, but what is with all these "MK is underrated" comments on his songs on RP?

I disagree - he is one of the most talented guitarists ever, and I think that a lot of people know that.

Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet [ Reply ]

This one goes to 11....

Posted 4 years ago by xerces [ Reply ]

Can anyone explain what it is about MK's guitar sound that makes it so distinctive?

Posted 4 years ago by SgtBeefheart [ Reply ]

I demoted this to a 9 just so I could bump it up to a 10 again!

Posted 4 years ago by gregskrtic [ Reply ]

Damn, this still grabs me.

Posted 4 years ago by helenofjoy [ Reply ]

A track that is surely in so many top 10s of all the great air guitarists. Like myself.

Posted 4 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

Being born and still emotionally attached to Whitley Bay (where the Spanish City was located and where I would spend many an hour at, when I was a child), this song will always be special to me. A great song from a great Geordie musician.

Posted 4 years ago by verbius [ Reply ]

Just wonderful, and the Professor and Iovine give it an E-Street vibe(in spots).

Posted 4 years ago by Ropes [ Reply ]

mjbaumann wrote:

ShamanManu wrote:

2nd best for me and sharing that place with Communique, but on the heels of #1- that would be their first album, Dire Straits

I humbly disagree. The last Dire Straits album was the culmination of the project; and the "best". Everything preceding from the group it was great, but only a prelude.

Which album is that exactly? Certainly not the one with "My Parties" and "Heavy Fuel" ?

Posted 4 years ago by JGM [ Reply ]

ShamanManu wrote:

2nd best for me and sharing that place with Communique, but on the heels of #1- that would be their first album, Dire Straits

I humbly disagree. The last Dire Straits album was the culmination of the project; and the "best". Everything preceding from the group it was great, but only a prelude.

Posted 4 years ago by mjbaumann [ Reply ]

Pulls my heart all around my chest

Posted 4 years ago by Spiderwoman [ Reply ]

Hippostar wrote:

What would happen if the Tunnel of Love was flooded with Water of Love?

My daddy lay over my mummy
My daddy lay over mummy
My daddy lay over my mummy
And that is how I came to be...

Posted 5 years ago by kbs [ Reply ]

Has Mark Knopfler ever done bad work?

Posted 5 years ago by MassivRuss [ Reply ]

Reading the lyrics, I was finding them to be very Springsteen-esque. Then I remembered Bruce did his own Tunnel of Love song... Gotta go check that one out later.

This song, and album are among my favorites.

Posted 5 years ago by Queue [ Reply ]

Ooooh that solo at the end gets me every time

Posted 5 years ago by drews [ Reply ]

Slartibartfast wrote:

Just like Mark, I used to go to the Spanish City (subject of this song) when I was a kid. Quick Google has me sad to hear its now shut down and abandoned. Many a memory from almost half a century ago. "From Cullercoats to Whitley Bay"... man such an evocative line with so very few that will understand it.

For years, I thought Mark meant he went to Spain like on holidays. It didn't go very well with what I knew of his background but I never thought too much about it.
Now I discover Spanish City is (was) an actual place in England?!

Posted 5 years ago by Mannick [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I don't think he's underrated, everyone knows his unique sound.

Posted 5 years ago by nicknt [ Reply ]

Avaless wrote:

We regret to inform you that you have exceeded our 100-banana limit.
Further correspondence regarding punitive action forthcoming.
- The Management

Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach [ Reply ]

just banged it up to a 10, just brilliant, Knopfler is a genius

Posted 5 years ago by gbt [ Reply ]

Knopfler is incredible. Evocative of a place and time.

Posted 5 years ago by xcranky_yankee [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

Absolutely agree on all counts! I got that Chet Atkins CD in some bargain bin for $1 at Kiss the Sky, the (unfortunately former) local record store. What a find! It is not only a great record, but a lot of fun listening to those two collaborate.

Posted 5 years ago by khardog145 [ Reply ]

Nostalgic lyrics...

Yeah girl it looks so pretty to me, just like it always did
Like the Spanish city to me, when we were kids

Classic, majestic, sublime...gonna bump this to a diez

Posted 5 years ago by johnnycache [ Reply ]

Emwolb wrote:

could be as close to a perfect album as any recorded...Tunnel, Romeo, Skateaway, Expresso, Hand, Solid and Les are all able to stand alone but in totality makes for one incredible album

my favorite DR album

2nd best for me and sharing that place with Communique, but on the heels of #1- that would be their first album, Dire Straits

Posted 5 years ago by ShamanManu [ Reply ]

Perfectly timed dancing!

Avaless wrote:

Posted 5 years ago by marcet [ Reply ]

timmywilson wrote:

many of the songs from this album have this haunting, fleeting sense, like something good is slipping away and only the unknown waits. 1980, the year I graduated high school. Perhaps this is why this album resonated with me.

I graduated from high school in Jakarta in 1992 and listened to this album a lot. I can relate to what you are saying about the feelings it evokes.

Posted 5 years ago by SuperWeh [ Reply ]

One of the greatest songs and band tracks and guitar melodies. Period.

Posted 6 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

tcseeley wrote:

I don't disagree, but I don't know why you say he's underrated. I've never heard anyone say anything bad about him. He's one of the most renown musicians in the world.

I agree - its possibly similar to 'critically acclaimed' vs. 'commercial success' (or visibility). cf JJ Cale or Richard Thompson who were/are under the 'everyone's heard (of) them' radar.

Posted 6 years ago by kbs [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I don't disagree, but I don't know why you say he's underrated. I've never heard anyone say anything bad about him. He's one of the most renown musicians in the world.

Posted 6 years ago by tcseeley [ Reply ]

Avaless wrote:

Holy Dancing Bananas Batman! BAM....POW!

Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9 [ Reply ]

Proclivities wrote:

I'm not sure who Knopfler is "under-rated" by, but among most guitarists and other musicians, he's considered to be among the best.

People talking about 'under-rated' usually just mean 'You should like and appreciate this artist as much as I do'

Posted 6 years ago by SuperWeh [ Reply ]

The guitar work at the end of this song, is pure bliss.

Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind [ Reply ]

Rockit9 wrote:

Great stuff. Too bad he is just an OK singer...or does that make the group? Let's ponder.

Posted 6 years ago by whatsupdude [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I'm not sure who Knopfler is "under-rated" by, but among most guitarists and other musicians, he's considered to be among the best.

Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities [ Reply ]

pkahl wrote:

MK's gotta be one of the most underrated guitarists of the modern era. Nevermind all the crowd-pleasing stuff he did with the latter-day Dire Straits - his solo efforts since then speak of a truly gifted, open and original musician. Check out his collaborations with Chet Atkins and Emmylou Harris in particular...

I can always, always tell when MK is the guitarist. Such a beautiful signature

Posted 6 years ago by rkt53 [ Reply ]

Long Live Radio Paradise
Dire Straits Tunnel of Love is to me 9 - OUTSTANDING

Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni [ Reply ]

I've found out something about this song from, oddly enough, watching "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." There's a scene in one episode that takes place on a carousel, and the music that the carousel is playing sounded just like the opening to "Tunnel of Love." My first thought was "How could a 1950s carousel be playing a Dire Straits tune?". Luckily Amazon has those little informational sidebars so I was quickly disabused.

Likewise, I had been listening to "Romeo and Juliet" for years before I finally found out what "the movie song" is.

Posted 7 years ago by HillSlug [ Reply ]

Great stuff. Too bad he is just an OK singer...or does that make the group? Let's ponder.

Posted 7 years ago by Rockit9 [ Reply ]

I gave only a "8", years ago? How can it be? It's a perfect 10 and more. The more i listen to this song the more i like it. In the 80's, people used to think that Mark Knopfler was a great guitarist and a nice but minor songwriter. With the time he appears for what he is : a great artist and songwriter.

Posted 7 years ago by Ptijoc [ Reply ]

cavemanleong wrote:

${#Dancingbanana_2}$ x air guitar-ing in the office = Not appropriate. But hey, I don't care. Loving the tunes!

same here

Posted 7 years ago by mojcamojca77 [ Reply ]

${#Dancingbanana_2}$ x air guitar-ing in the office = Not appropriate. But hey, I don't care. Loving the tunes!

Posted 7 years ago by cavemanleong [ Reply ]

could be as close to a perfect album as any recorded...Tunnel, Romeo, Skateaway, Expresso, Hand, Solid and Les are all able to stand alone but in totality makes for one incredible album

my favorite DR album

Posted 8 years ago by Emwolb [ Reply ]

many of the songs from this album have this haunting, fleeting sense, like something good is slipping away and only the unknown waits. 1980, the year I graduated high school. Perhaps this is why this album resonated with me.

Posted 8 years ago by timmywilson [ Reply ]

Posted 8 years ago by Avaless [ Reply ]

How I played that LP to death in 1983, and it still grabs me from the first notes. Masterful music and storytelling.

Posted 8 years ago by Broken_Ear [ Reply ]

mojcamojca77 wrote:

ah, so young I was, when I bought this LP

Indeed. But even now you're nowhere near as old as you're gonna be some day (heh). And even then I suspect this tune will still sound fresh.

Highlow
American Net'Zen

Posted 8 years ago by Highlowsel [ Reply ]

Tomasni wrote:

Yes Tunnel of Love is a WIN on PSD

MORE MORE Dire Straits !!!

I think you mind meld plagiarized my post, damn you, Spock!

Posted 8 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]

man this one is deep, I just 10'ed it cause now, just like when I first heard it so long ago, Knopfler's playing is mesmerizing

I can do some historical exploration into Cullercoats and all, and still, this is one of those pieces of music that defies fading and gets stronger with age

Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2 [ Reply ]

Wish I knew why we never hear anything from Alchemy, their live album. I think it's brilliant, and some pieces sound better than their album counterpart. I suppose Bill or Rebecca don't like it? Pity, though.

Posted 9 years ago by andreicio [ Reply ]

ah, so young I was, when I bought this LP

Posted 9 years ago by mojcamojca77 [ Reply ]

Slartibartfast wrote:

Just like Mark, I used to go to the Spanish City (subject of this song) when I was a kid. Quick Google has me sad to hear its now shut down and abandoned. Many a memory from almost half a century ago. "From Cullercoats to Whitley Bay"... man such an evocative line with so very few that will understand it.

Dracula fans know Whitley Bay!

Posted 9 years ago by apd [ Reply ]

NoEnzLefttoSplit wrote:

That opening fairground organ really creeps me out. Dunno why, but it gives me the willies.

Indeed, it gives my willy the willies.
Fortunately, followed by such a feelgood track it regains its' sensibilities.
A solid 9.

Posted 9 years ago by TerryS [ Reply ]

vicmicric wrote:

Just excellent Irate not 10 but 9.5 so 9+

Agree with that. This song a particulary the end is so good for the ears... a 9 for me too

Posted 9 years ago by dlaumor [ Reply ]

Evocative, amazing guitar lines and that voice. Perfection for me and sounding so good on RP
Thanks

Posted 9 years ago by madyesfan [ Reply ]

Just excellent Irate not 10 but 9.5 so 9+

Posted 9 years ago by vicmicric [ Reply ]

Just like Mark, I used to go to the Spanish City (subject of this song) when I was a kid. Quick Google has me sad to hear its now shut down and abandoned. Many a memory from almost half a century ago. "From Cullercoats to Whitley Bay"... man such an evocative line with so very few that will understand it.

Posted 9 years ago by Slartibartfast [ Reply ]

ersolomanov wrote:

Страшно добра ствар

I had to translate this out of curiosity: "Scary good"? I must agree!

Posted 9 years ago by Bitchin_Bob [ Reply ]

Radio Marc Knoplfer?

This is the third song this morning featuring his song writing, his guitar and his vocals.

I don't mind. Curious though.

Posted 10 years ago by westslope [ Reply ]

One of the very few songs I NEVER get tired of hearing. It's extraordinary and evocative, a fabulous story told by a stupendous band. So good that I don't understand why the feeling is not unanimous.

Posted 10 years ago by kingart [ Reply ]