The Studio Albums 1978 - 1991

~ Release by Dire Straits (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Dire Straits
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1Down to the Waterline
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978, in 1988), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978), Warner Records Inc. (in 1988, in 2022) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Down to the Waterline
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
4:03
2Water of Love
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Water of Love
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
5:27
3Setting Me Up
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Setting Me Up
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Almo Music Corp., Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
3:20
4Six Blade Knife
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Six Blade Knife
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
4:13
5Southbound Again
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Southbound Again
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
2:59
6Sultans of Swing
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-02)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-02)
guitar:
David Knopfler (in 1978-02) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-02)
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (in 1978), Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978, in 1988), Warner Records Inc. (in 1988, in 2022) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
part of:
Cachitos Nochevieja 2022 (number: 156)
recording of:
Sultans of Swing (in 1978-02)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Almo Music Corp., Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
5:49
7In the Gallery
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
In the Gallery
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
6:17
8Wild West End
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Wild West End
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
4:42
9Lions
engineer:
Rhett Davies
producer:
Muff Winwood
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
David Knopfler and Mark Knopfler
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1978), Warner Bros. Records Inc. (in 1978) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Basing Street Studios in Notting Hill, Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1978-02)
recording of:
Lions
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music and Straitjacket Songs
5:04
2▼CD: Communiqué
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1Once Upon a Time in the West
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Once Upon a Time in the West (Dire Straits song) (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
5:25
2News
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
News (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
4:14
3Where Do You Think You’re Going?
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Where Do You Think You’re Going? (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
3:50
4Communiqué
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Communiqué (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
5:50
5Lady Writer
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Lady Writer (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
3:46
6Angel of Mercy
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Angel of Mercy (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
4:37
7Portobello Belle
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Portobello Belle (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
4:30
8Single‐Handed Sailor
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Single‐Handed Sailor (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
4:43
9Follow Me Home
engineer:
Jack Nuber
producer:
Barry Beckett and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Gregg Hamm
bass guitar:
John Illsley (in 1978-12)
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [lead guitar] and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Knopfler (in 1978-12) and Mark Knopfler (in 1978-12)
guest keyboard:
B. Bear (in 1978-12)
background vocals:
John Illsley (in 1978-12) and David Knopfler (in 1978-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas (in 1978-12)
mixed at:
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (in 1979-01)
recording of:
Follow Me Home (in 1978-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straightjacket Songs
5:51
3▼CD: Making Movies
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1Tunnel of Love
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980, in 1988), Warner Records Inc. (in 1988, in 2022) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
recording of:
Tunnel of Love
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
additional composer:
Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd. and Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
quotes music from:
The Carousel Waltz (Carousel)
8:12
2Romeo and Juliet
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980, in 1988), Warner Records Inc. (in 1988, in 2022), Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996) and Warner Music Group – X5 Music Group (in 2019)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
music videos:
Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits
recording of:
Romeo and Juliet
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
6:02
3Skateaway
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
recording of:
Skateaway
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
6:40
4Expresso Love
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-06-25, from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
recording of:
Expresso Love
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
5:12
5Hand in Hand
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
recording of:
Hand in Hand
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
4:49
6Solid Rock
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
recording of:
Solid Rock
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
3:27
7Les Boys
assistant engineer:
Jeff Hendrickson and Jon Mathias
engineer:
Shelly Yakus
producer:
Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar and lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Roy Bittan
background vocals:
John Illsley and Pick Withers
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1980) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1980-06-20 until 1980-08-25)
recording of:
Les Boys
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Straitjacket Songs Ltd. (in 1980)
4:08
4▼CD: Love Over Gold
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1Telegraph Road
synthesizer programming:
Ed Walsh
assistant engineer:
Barry Bongiovi
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
keyboard:
Alan Clark
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1982-03-08 until 1982-06-11)
recording of:
Telegraph Road
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music International Inc.
14:19
2Private Investigations
synthesizer programming:
Ed Walsh
assistant engineer:
Barry Bongiovi
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
keyboard:
Alan Clark
marimba and vibraphone:
Mike Mainieri
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1982-03-08 until 1982-06-11)
recording of:
Private Investigations
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd., Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Rondor Music International Inc.
6:47
3Industrial Disease
synthesizer programming:
Ed Walsh
assistant engineer:
Barry Bongiovi
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
keyboard:
Alan Clark
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1982-03-08 until 1982-06-11)
recording of:
Industrial Disease
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music International Inc.
5:50
4Love Over Gold
synthesizer programming:
Ed Walsh
assistant engineer:
Barry Bongiovi
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
keyboard:
Alan Clark
marimba and vibraphone:
Mike Mainieri
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1982-03-08 until 1982-06-11)
recording of:
Love Over Gold (in 1982)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music International Inc.
6:17
5It Never Rains
synthesizer programming:
Ed Walsh
assistant engineer:
Barry Bongiovi
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Mark Knopfler
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Pick Withers
guitar:
Mark Knopfler and Hal Lindes
keyboard:
Alan Clark
lead vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1982)
recorded at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1982-03-08 until 1982-06-11)
recording of:
It Never Rains
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Rondor Music International Inc.
8:00
5▼CD: Brothers In Arms
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1So Far Away
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
So Far Away
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
5:12
2Money for Nothing
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
additional drums (drum set):
Terry Williams
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
additional guest vocals:
Sting
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Money for Nothing (Dire Straits song)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
additional composer:
Sting
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd., Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
quotes music from:
Don’t Stand So Close to Me
8:26
3Walk of Life
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985), Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1985, in 1988), Warner Records Inc. (in 1988, in 2022) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Walk of Life
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
4:12
4Your Latest Trick
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
guest tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
guitar:
Mark Knopfler (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
keyboard:
Alan Clark (from 1984-10 until 1985-02) and Guy Fletcher (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher (from 1984-10 until 1985-02) and John Illsley (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
vocals:
Mark Knopfler (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Your Latest Trick (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
6:34
5Why Worry
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Why Worry
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
8:31
6Ride Across the River
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Ride Across the River
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
6:58
7The Man’s Too Strong
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
The Man’s Too Strong
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
4:40
8One World
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
One World
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
3:41
9Brothers in Arms
assistant recording engineer:
Steve Jackson
engineer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Neil Dorfsman and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
David Greenberg and Bruce Lampcov
bass guitar:
John Illsley
drums (drum set):
Omar Hakim
guitar:
Mark Knopfler
keyboard:
Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher
background vocals:
Guy Fletcher and John Illsley
vocals:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1985) and Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1996)
recorded at:
AIR Studios Montserrat in Saint Peter, Montserrat (from 1984-10 until 1985-02)
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
part of:
SWR1 Hitparade 2009 (number: 4), SWR1 Hitparade 2010 (number: 4), SWR1 Hitparade 2011 (number: 4), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Männer (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2008 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2012 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2013 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2014 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2015 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2016 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2017 (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2007 (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2018 (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2019 (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2020 (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2021 (number: 7), SWR1 Hitparade 2022 (number: 7), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Badener (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Württemberger (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2006 (number: 9), SWR1 Hitparade 2003 (number: 10), SWR1 Hitparade 2023 (number: 10) and Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (number: 21)
recording of:
Brothers in Arms
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd., Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Straitjacket Songs Ltd
7:00
6▼CD: On Every Street
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1Calling Elvis
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
producer:
Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
Calling Elvis
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
6:27
2On Every Street
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
On Every Street
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
5:04
3When It Comes to You
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
When It Comes to You
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
5:01
4Fade to Black
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
Fade to Black
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
3:51
5The Bug
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
The Bug
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
4:17
6You and Your Friend
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
You and Your Friend
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
5:59
7Heavy Fuel
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom
recording of:
Heavy Fuel
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
5:11
8Iron Hand
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
producer:
Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
Iron Hand
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
3:10
9Ticket to Heaven
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
producer:
Mark Knopfler
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
Ticket to Heaven
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Songs Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
4:26
10My Parties
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
My Parties
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
5:33
11Planet of New Orleans
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
Planet of New Orleans
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
publisher:
Chariscourt Ltd. and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
7:48
12How Long
assistant engineer:
Steve Orchard and Andy Strange
engineer:
Chuck Ainlay, Jack Puig and Bill Schnee
assistant mixer:
Avril MacKintosh
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman
performer:
Dire Straits
recorded at:
AIR Studios in Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom (from 1990-11 until 1991-05)
recording of:
How Long
lyricist and composer:
Mark Knopfler
3:49