Tunnel of Love - Dire Straits | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@thomasmeadowcroft5421]

Romeo and Juliet, from this album, is an incredibly intimate, emotional ballad. It's a dark and tragic love song, a Mark Knopfler classic.

[@roykaplan]

This is the right answer.

[@David-iv6je]

It's a good starting story as well. Some guy named Bill wrote it back in the day.

[@lovedc4ever678]

Love that one as well.

[@BClarke]

I consider that to be their greatest song, even above “Sultans of Swing”

[@MrJeffalewis]

Romeo and Juliet to me is their Magnus Opum.

[@zachhessler8722]

Don't shy away from Romeo and Juliet. One of the most beautiful love and loss songs every written

[@AC-gw4qu]

This is the way.

[@jonm1114]

Whether he is singing or playing guitar, there is just no mistaking Mark Knopfler for anyone else. Great band, great song. "Telegraph Road" is a fine choice for your next Dire Straits song.

[@mikerudolph2419]

Mark Knopfler is a fantastic guitarist and performer. 🎸🎼🤘

[@bidenneedshisbuttwiped]

Agreed, telegraph road is in his top three.

[@Wolverines77]

"Telegraph Road" is otherworldly in the storytelling genre. I really hold "Romeo and Juliet" up high in his/the bands discography of which I have at least 20 of those songs in my main playlist of about 750 songs.

[@joelliebler5690]

Yes indeed!

[@byarss123]

Agreed, Telegraph road. The Alchemy live version is spectacular.

[@John-ux8zj]

Finally more Dire Straits! This is such a banger. For me, “telegraph road” should be next, 14-minute epic track.

[@MrQqqaaa]

but start 9 minutes in...seriously!

[@bitslammer]

Telegraph Road is an epic. Another of my favorites is Skateaway. With them there are too many great ones to chose from. Felt lucky to have seen them live back in the late 80s.

[@JayCross]

Alchemy version of Telegraph Road please. There are other good ones that they've done, but that one stands out.

[@John-ux8zj]

@@MrQqqaaa I understand where you’re coming from but for me at least, from the 2 minute mark and on it’s a straight banger and 12 minutes of brilliance. But I wouldn’t be opposed to them checking out some shorter bangers first like “Romeo and Juliet” or “Six blade knife”.

[@umair111]

@@JayCross The whole of Alchemy is pretty mindblowing

[@dariorovi3930]

That guitar solo at the end. Oh My god. Is amazing. Mark knopfler is truly one of the greatest guitarists ever

[@simondalzell9673]

THE best guitar solo ever.

[@thecanberean]

It truly is one of the greatest solos ever. Without making the solo itself the main event. It's just so emotional.

[@jagog2364]

@@simondalzell9673 yes!!! No doubt!

[@Asp3891]

Definitely

[@Asp3891]

An orgasm

[@kcronin7211]

I know folks are clamouring for Telegraph Road, but I'll pitch for Romeo and Juliet, which is a beautiful take on star-crossed lovers, and one of my faves from Brothers at Arms, which is Your Latest Trick (sax solo!) Lots of good stuff from these guys, have fun!

[@djmc3815]

Yes, clamoring for TR but agree. Romeo an Juliet is also a must. Mu other choice is Skateaway

[@wb2463]

Totally!!! Romeo and Juliet is in my top 3 Dire Straits songs, a must hit for a slightly different side of their sound.

[@peppernagre3126]

Ride Across the River is another favorite

[@LyricalDJ]

It's all good.. honestly while I would suggest Telegraph Road myself you can't really go wrong with any of these suggestions.

[@egoranonymous3223]

I agree with Romeo &Juliet, but you can't talk sax solos and not bring up Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty! 🎷

[@mattshaw6180]

This album, _Making Movies_ , is full of great music: "Skateaway," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Espresso Love" are so damn sweet.

[@ScottKornfeld]

Yes, I'd forgotten about Tunnel, which I haven't heard in years but I remember all three of those and recommend they do those next.

[@AC-gw4qu]

This is the way.

[@scottpiepho9736]

Don't sleep on "Hand in Hand." Gorgeous love song. Making Movies is my favorite Straights album. Don't @ me Brothers in Arms stans.

[@raymondmassie4898]

I absolutely love Romeo & Juliet, it’s a gorgeous song and not unlike the story telling of Tunnel of Love.

[@TheDude-pr6ug]

My fave skateaway

[@lovedc4ever678]

Hitting one of the greatest Dire Straights songs. Only one better for me is "Skateaway".

[@frankwilson7716]

Agree, great song!

[@stevendonnelly6132]

@Thomas Grych see you tomorrow my son...

[@lovedc4ever678]

@Thomas Grych See ya morrow my son!

[@mrbill250]

Reminds me of watching MTV in college

[@jerryjanski551]

Mark is like a British Springsteen here, and the song plays like a mash-up of 4th of July Ashbury Park and Jungle Land. It's just freaking awesome.

[@thecanberean]

Springsteen is a poor man's Mark Knopfler.

[@stevenbouler5783]

Roy Bittan (keyboards on this song) and Max Weinberg (E Street Band) play on this album…

[@nizmollusk]

Toss a vote for Romeo and Juliet next lads. Glad you enjoyed this one seems like you appreciate Dire Straits more the more of them you hear :D

[@gbsailing9436]

Whilst I think your vote for R&J is rock solid - such a iconic song - so good in fact, many, MANY bands have covered it (which has given me such pleasure to listen to them all), but I think A&A should steer themselves towards, "Skateaway", another song which I love to put on when I'm driving long distances.

[@nizmollusk]

@@gbsailing9436 Maybe, if A&A have heard R&J by a different artist already it wont have the same impact, but as you admit it is a solid choice. Skateaway is a great track though, I'd be happy with any they choose just putting my choice forward. Each to their own mate :)

[@danhartzog9274]

I could listen to Mark Knopfler play for hours. His style is so unique.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love Dire Straits & had their records. They are a great British rock band from the 70's-90's. Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarists around. They have had so many hits including "Sultans Of Swing", "Romeo & Juliet", "Private Investigations", "Twisting By The Pool", "Money For Nothing", "Walk Of Life", "Telegraph Road", "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms" etc. They don't have a bad song.

[@brianmiller1077]

"Les Boys" hasn't aged well.

[@randomperson-dy6kj]

The Indigo Girls do a fantastic cover of Romeo & Juliet. Love that song.

[@ednicholson7839]

@@brianmiller1077 "Les Boys" was never a good song -- but it was meant to be a joke.

[@bossleonie7658]

That final solo is one of the great solos. Often looked over and underrated

[@reptarshane]

I get goosebumps just thinking about it

[@simondalzell9673]

My favourite. EVER. I'm 58.

[@MrNewtonian]

It's a thing of beauty.

[@darrenmoore1305]

Most of the Making Movies album is brilliant, and Tunnel of Love is a great song, definitely an S guys but can understand you A+. By far Dire Straits' best album. Well done guys. Really enjoy that you listen to the entire song and don't stop it every 60 seconds to comment like other reactors. Love the respect you pay to the music. Romeo & Juliet and Telegraph Road both great songs as well, won't go wrong listening to them. Keep up the great work.

[@stirbjoernwesterhever6223]

Sorry, but everybody knows, that Love over gold is the best album ;-)

[@jld593]

@@stirbjoernwesterhever6223 nah.

[@darrenmoore1305]

@@stirbjoernwesterhever6223 You are wrong of course but at least I know you put some thought into your choice, too many simply say Brothers In Arms. :-)

[@otisdylan9532]

Making Movies is my favorite Dire Straits album.

[@gershman23]

@@stirbjoernwesterhever6223 It definitely contains one of the greatest masterpieces of guitar work, "Private investigations"...fantastic song and depressing to boot.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

I love Dire Straits so much. It always feels like you're there in person.

[@magicbrownie1357]

I loved it when a songwriter trusted their audience enough to settle in for a long song with a long story and know they'd still be there listening at the end. I miss this kind of intricate and mature song writing.

[@johncagnettajr344]

This whole album is a masterpiece

[@stillstanding8286]

That’s Roy Bittan (Springsteen’s E Street Band) on organ and piano here. The opening instrumental organ part is a part of the “Carousel Waltz” from the 1945 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical “Carousel”.

[@mark-be9mq]

Love it. The way Mark Knofler can express emotions in his lyricism, singing and playing is unique and brilliant. I agree with Alex that you get a real intimacy from this and many of his songs. There's a fragility and vulnerability to the way he sings and plays. Hand in Hand and Romeo and Juliet are two other good examples of that.

[@Pulsar77]

The Alchemy Live version of this song (14 minutes!) blows the studio version out of the water. It's got one of the best guitar solos you'll ever hear.

[@tugvow3025]

Fully agree

[@martinstubbs7974]

Mark is one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriter ever. The guy is an absolute genius. Telegraph Road whether studio or Alchemy live is an absolute must. Great reaction guys.

[@strings53notlob50]

One of the best things that you guys do is play a song without stopping.

[@Stormheart911]

You can't forget the song "Brothers In Arms" from the album of the same name. It will give you chills. Another of my favorites is "Wild West End" off the first album. Both are excellent!

[@armadillotoe]

Brothers in Arms is a great tribute to all veterans from all countries.

[@richardnanian6075]

They reacted to "Brothers in Arms" a long time ago - I think not long after they reacted to the studio version of "Sultans of Swing." They didn't really get it, and thought the emotion in the song was forced. I can't blame them. As someone who teaches a course in "Literature and Film of War" (that a lot of veterans have signed up for over the years), college students are naturally unaware of the effects of war and the feelings those who have experienced it deal with. Oddly, they didn't really get "Sultans of Swing" either, and even thought Knopfler's guitar-work was "sloppy" - which would be horrifying it if weren't so funny. However, they came around on "Sultans of Swing" when they watched the "Alchemy" concert video. I like Andy & Alex more than any other reactors, and their own musical skills give them more insight than most out there (I'm excluding people like Rick Beato and Fil from Wings of Pegasus, who are professionals). But occasionally they have blindspots. Fortunately, they usually get better with more exposure.

[@Stormheart911]

@@richardnanian6075 Thanks for the heads up!

[@Shadowrider1872]

GOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY! ☮️❤️♾️

[@Shadowrider1872]

@UC_q3Xr7dqE9VP339Rl5Fp-g morning 😺 🥰

[@allisonreed7682]

Hey, @John H! Happy Monday! 😁

[@Shadowrider1872]

@@allisonreed7682 Morning Allison 🥰

[@chandlerbryan1793]

This is a prototypical example of the 'epic' Dire Straits song. I was strongly reminded of Springsteen both in the lyrical density and in the structure of the song and in many of the changes. From this album I'd also go with 'Skateaway' or 'Romeo and Juliet'.

[@allenswanson2423]

Album was produced by Jimmy Iovine (engineered the Born to Run album), with Prof. Roy Bittan on keyboards. So, yeah, you hear Springsteen echoes all over the album. Romeo and Juliet definitely evokes Jungleland.

[@chandlerbryan1793]

@@allenswanson2423 Whaddaya know. My old ears don't deceive me!

[@reallymysterious4520]

I was lucky back in 1983 to see Stevie Ray Vaughan open up for Dire Straits in 1983 in Toronto. Someone posted the entire audio for the concert on KZbin - Stevie Ray Vaughan and Mark Knopfler on the same night - 2 of my favorite guitarists of all time

[@mikewallace8333]

Mark Knopfler’s guitar playing is definitely unique. You always know when it’s him playing. You definitely need to hit Telegraph Road. It’s their masterpiece. It’s 14 minutes long, but it leaves you wanting more! Romeo and Juliet and Skateaway from this album are also good choices.

[@tipusage]

Telegraph Road is shut your eyes and get ‘lost in the sauce’ kind of song. Just brilliant. private Investigation is in the similar veins as well. Definitely worth listening. Romeo and Juliet is just simply beautiful with another lost in the sauce ending. Oh there’s too many.

[@jeffreyparks2371]

My favorite DS song ever. Great lyrics, but imo it is Knopflers guitar that is telling us the story here. Thanks for this!

[@markweatherly6782]

“Girl, it looks so pretty to me, like it always did. Like the Spanish City to me, when we were kids”. Such beautiful lyrics.

[@bobholtzmann]

This is the one Making Movies album song that actually made it to a major motion picture shortly after it was released. The 1982 film An Officer And A Gentleman used the quiet instrumental ending of "Tunnel of Love" for a poignant breakup scene between Richard Gere and Debra Winger.

[@garygari439]

this song live is one of the best ever

[@kayew5492]

The version of this song on Alchemy really takes it to another level. Mark Knopfler on guitar takes every song on that album to S tier. One hidden gem of theirs I haven't seen suggested before is The Man's Too Strong from their album Brothers in Arms, although Telegraph Road is a great track, not to be missed as well..

[@davidkymdell452]

Yeah agreed, Mark really milks the quiet moments in Alchemy

[@rxlxviii]

You should also check out the version from Wembley.

[@aliampb6949]

Oh so right on the intimacy. As a 70 year old British-woman who had the utter joy of seeing them live y friend I were crying though many tunes. We also danced, clapped ( very important at a DS gig) sang and screamed. Marvellous

[@InvidiousProductions]

Dire Straits absolute masterpiece is the L.P. ‘Love Over Gold’ from 1982. It deserves a full album reaction.

[@waynekaminski5438]

One of my favorite Dire Straits songs. The guitar work is top-knotch throughout. Two souls passing through a carnival, connecting on a tunnel of love ride, one wanting more, but the other gives a keepsake and then walks away, never to be found again.

[@Chrisrw2023]

Every one of their albums is stellar. My personal favs; Six Blade Knife, Lady Writer, Down to the Waterline and Why Worry

[@codjh9]

Yes! A lot of their second album is slower and low-key, but some really great (and probably overlooked) stuff.

[@pleasurering1]

Wild West End ...most underrated Dire Straits song....so beautiful.

[@TheBham54]

In "Sultans of Swing" the verse: "Yeah, check out Guitar George He knows all the chords Mind, he's strictly rhythm He doesn't want to make it cry or sing." Mark Knopfler KNOWS how to make it cry & sing. Such a great artist & great band.

[@vinsgraphics]

“Guitar George” is a reference to George Young, older brother of Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC. George and Harry Vanda (“and Harry doesn’t mind, he’s got a daytime job, he’s doing alright”) performed together as Young & Vanda. George was also a founding member of the Australian band The Easybeats.

[@claydontplay8783]

This is easily my favorite DS song, it’s an S all day everyday. Though I understand why it gets an A+ on its initial listen. You have to do a deep dive into the lyrics to really appreciate it, and musically there’s not much that compares to it. Great video guys, but give this song a few more listens and you may appreciate it more

[@sobrietyisoverrated]

Dude… this is one beautiful piece of music and I got chills watching you guys groove to it. That piano work at the end is short but memorable. Glad you enjoyed it. One of my all time favs. A+++

[@YiorgosChronis]

One of my favorite songs of all time! Thank you guys. "Telegraph Road" live from Alchemy is a must!! Will blow your minds guaranteed!

[@samuelmregister]

One of the greatest compositions in rock history, imo.

[@rickpaul4216]

This is a great song. You guys gotta do "Telegraph Road." It is an historical epic masterpiece. Some of the best rock music and storytelling in the history of the rock era. Your mind will be blown.

[@scotstevens5263]

I Like everything Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) has put out from early days to his solo endeavors.

[@marcbenjamin9436]

“Making Movies” is full of classics. Romeo and Juliet, Skateaway, Expresso Love, Hand in Hand, and Solid Rock. Followed up by “Love Over Gold” and five more classics.

[@jamesreckling6697]

This is off their best album. I played this one to death.

[@allisonreed7682]

In addition to the two you mentioned, “Skateaway” is one I’d love to see y’all react to.

[@jenndavin]

Boy, old Dire Straits was just cool to listen to. Totally unique in the era. Like JJ Cale but brighter and sometimes darker. Thanks guys

[@neilgill1639]

Dire Straits. Great Reaction. Great Band. 'Walk of Life' and 'Romeo & Juliet' are musts guys.

[@tamifaulkner4103]

Everything Mark Knopfler does is golden. Dire Straits, solo, with Emmy Lou Harris or otherwise. I agree with many of your othet commenters, Telegraph Road is fire!

[@sj49770]

Good choice...the piano and organ on this track are played by Roy Bittan of the E Street Band, whom of course you've heard before on "Jungleland", "Thunder Road", etc.

[@shaunbyrne9037]

I've been a big fan of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler since the 70s . Mark's solo work is also pretty special , one of the greatest guitar players . He has worked with many other artists but I have a soft spot for his work with Emmylou Harris on the " All The Roadrunning " album and the live versions from their tour of the US in 2006 . The Los Angeles part of the tour is on KZbin .

[@nightbird1314]

Happy Monday A&A family!

[@telebender]

You hit the nail on the head by saying this was nostalgic. The song is a love letter to Mark Knopfler's childhood home and haunts, set in the backdrop of a carnival...hence the carnival music intro and reference to the Spanish City, which as I understand it was a Newcastle (England) area amusement attraction that Mark frequented in his youth. To get a sense of Knopfler's solo work, try on "Sailing to Philadelphia", "Junkie Doll" or one of my fave's, "Speedway at Nazareth".

[@jpmnewyork]

And another banger of Knopler's is "Imelda" (though you may need to read up on Imelda Marcos first).

[@darrenhill2326]

My favourite song on my favourite Dire Straits Album.

[@ernielabarr646]

One of my top 50 songs of all time!!

[@kennethrandolph2495]

Romeo and Juliet and Done with Bonaparte is an awesome tune especially when he does it live ala! A night in London.

[@magicbrownie1357]

Definitely hit Telegraph Road. It really is their masterpiece.

[@cch0772]

The Spanish City is an amusement park near Newcastle in north-east England where Knopfler grew up. In the last few years they have inscribed the lyrics from this song into the paving outside it.

[@annereidy7981]

Mark Knopfler could always understand how to deliver an emotional kick to his playing! If you want a voice comparison try Chris Rea!

[@ali87107]

YES!!!! Texas is a good one.

[@georgemcpherson8505]

I am 66 and this song brings back loads of memories for me, especially as a kid. We lived in Newcastle and did not have a lot of money. So our holidays consisted of trips to the coast both Tynemouth Long Sands, Cullercoats, and Whitley Bay. We always walked from Tynemouth to Whitley Bay to spend a couple of hours at the Spanish City. My last visit was in 1975 with some of my Army buddies, we were all around 18 or 19. We were all a little drunk and the girls were fun. It was just before we shipped out to my first tour of Northern Ireland. Sadly not everyone came back.

[@tkbourne53]

S tier for me, in addition to A&A’s excellent reactions, I’d add the poetry and painting of the story/experience, with its fleeting romance and the magic of the neon etc, is part of the sauce! This is a beautifully crafted vignette that you dont often get in rock.

[@fleurdelis2976]

That was a good start to my Monday. I can’t get enough of Dire Straits. I’m looking forward to the Telegraph Road review. It’s a masterpiece.

[@SiriuslyCold]

One of the best guitar outros ever...

[@johnhughes3214]

Love Dire Straits! Thanks for getting back to them. Consider "Lady Writer" or "Industrial Disease" next. I think you would really appreciate the humorous political commentary of "Industrial Disease."

[@Nightcrawlerfive]

"Two men say they're Jesus. One of them must be wrong."

[@richg0404]

I love all of Dire Straits music but Lady Writer is my favorite.

[@mythicalmountancentralasia6183]

“Skate Away” has always been one of my favorite Dire Straights tunes.

[@stillstanding8286]

Here’s s few suggestions for other Dire Straits songs that you might enjoy: “Down to the Waterline”, “Once Upon a Time in the West”, “Industrial Disease” and “Lady Writer”. Keep up the good work, fellas!!!

[@gbsailing9436]

Yes ! Lots of their earlier work is gritty, harsher and more honest, not over produced in my book, which I like. "Six Blade Knife", "Wild West End", "In the Gallery", "Water of Love", "Portobello Belle". I was going to list a couple off their Communique album, But just about every song on there is a banger, showcasing their talents. It was a shame David and his brother had a bit of a falling out.

[@ednicholson7839]

"Down the Waterline" and all of the rest of the first album, especially "Wild West End" and "In the Gallery". Yeah and definitely "Lady Writer" and "Once Upon a Time in the West" from Communique.

[@gbsailing9436]

@@ednicholson7839 All great stuff which A&A NEED to get to. !!!

[@alistairmilton6007]

I think you should listen to "Lady Writter". This was not always a favourite if mine but these days one of my favourite songs. Love all the othe suggestions. Dire Straits have no bad tracks. Telegraph Road" blew me away when I first heard it 1982. "Romeo and Juliet" brilliant. "Once upon a time in the west" great, for different reasons. Love all their albums and songs.

[@gbsailing9436]

@@alistairmilton6007 Who are you talking to?

[@jayburdification]

We used to blast this tune on the way to Rockaway Beach every summer. Always brings me back.

[@jamesgeckle489]

Telegraph Road is an S-Tier journey, a story-telling driving song of historically epic proportions. Please listen to the studio version first! Or do a Love Over Gold full album reaction. You WILL instantly become a Dire Straits fan.

[@bidenneedshisbuttwiped]

Couldn't agree more!

[@andreasstam7411]

Any album and you'll be a fan instantly

[@titoyepez7300]

Man, that ending solo. Touches your heart and soul every f*cking time

[@jukebox1899]

Thanks for hitting this guys, one of my all time favorites. Romeo and Juliet is right after this on the record and is another great one

[@hanyabed9367]

The guitar solo play at the end is otherworldly talented

[@frankwilson7716]

Great choice guys, that is one of my favorite albums. Next songs: Telegraph Road off the Love Over Gold album, then come back to this album for Romeo and Juliet and Skateaway (Roller Girl).

[@voodooacidman]

regardless of the language you speak, this guy's guitar can talk to you! big love to all people :)

[@randallshaw9609]

'Telegraph Road' is an excellent song in its own right, and y'all should definitely hit it, but please: 'Romeo and Juliet' next. 'Skateaway' should find its way onto your list as well.

[@PhoenixRisen63]

I think Dire Straits is a rabbit hole. Not everyone's cup of tea, but the more you listen, the more you appreciate Mark Knopfler's talent and abilities. A musical genius for sure.

[@laurentco]

Romeo and Juliet is a great one, so is Man's too Strong. There are many other ones, but those would be my next recommendations.

[@paulprovost9313]

Once upon a time in the West is my favorite Dire Straits tune. The reggae feel is infectious.

[@carloslozada470]

Great scene in officer and a gentleman with this song when Debra winger days goodbye to Zack mayo at TJs

[@catbutte4770]

Groovytown!

[@Darryl_Frost]

Young boys minds I tell you. Tunnel of love is a fair ground ride.

[@SebGeddy]

Those guitar licks, man, 🎸🤘🔥. But there's even more to Mark Knopfler than his guitar skill: he's a really really great songwriter, as this epic beautiful song reveals

[@powerage17]

The whole LP is awesome !!!

[@topgazza]

The whole album is a must do album. Full of great music and guitar work and brilliant lyrics. Defo an S but understand the A+. Good review guys Romeo & Juliet is a modern classic and Telegraph Road just stands on its own as an epic song

[@mikemaggio6429]

Waited so long for this one from you guys, It's almost a treat to yourself to listen to this masterpiece! Only 2 words to describe this one, Impossibly Beautiful!!

[@catbutte4770]

Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of Dire Straits, but this song is pretty cool. 😸 And, dang, you two gents look great in your outfits! 😽😺

[@dougphelps6917]

Pretty much my take as well... never a big Dire Straits fan.

[@Martin.Wilson]

I would urge you to check out the song "Romeo and Juliet" off this same album. Mark Knopfler's song about getting his heart broke when he was young. A truly brilliant piece of music.

[@pocketleopard]

Verses are amusement park vignettes. Guy unexpectedly meets a pretty girl. The "Tunnel of Love" was the name of a romantic boat ride often found at amusement parks--a total make-out scenario. This girl was willing to do the tunnel of love ride with him. She offered him a kiss and then her locket to remember him by. He could have pursued her but something made him pause. The remainder of the song is his bittersweet/melancholy remembrance of their chance meeting at the amusement park. Mark Knopfler is great in Dire Straits but genius in his long solo career--he has aged like a fine wine. Often, he is a storyteller with UK vibes. Pub songs, workingman songs, Stories of immigrants and farmers, etc. He is a superb storyteller. He was a journalist before he was a musician. He is a master guitar player--top ten for sure. Check out documentaries he has made and you'll see why. He slept with his guitar every night in the early years. Also, his bassist, John Illsley has quite a good solo career, as well--lots of good bass grooves and clever lyrics.

[@armadillotoe]

So many people only react to their "most popular" songs. That means the songs are designed to be played on the radio. Most of these are not their best songs. This is one of their better songs. Knopfler's tone is always amazing. Thanks, guys.

[@rochellezimmerbishop4681]

This song has just one gift after another to give

[@bsiems_willieaugustproject]

Lots of good recommendations coming in here for Dire Straits tunes, but I would humbly suggest that you also give serious consideration to the oft-overlooked "Water of Love." It's a great showcase for the band's overall cohesiveness, with brilliant layering of guitar parts (including lovely slide guitar work) and impressive execution of a rumba rhythm. Just a masterful group effort.

[@sandylee6025]

Love it. Top 3!

[@albertoramirez6388]

My favorite DS album.

[@shanewilson2484]

I've listened to the outro guitar solo SO MANY times. Awesome.

[@invisibledooley]

Did you react to "Walk of Life" yet? It's been scientifically proven to be the best of all possible outro music for films and tv, works for every show ever.

[@steveclark2662]

I met my wife in the "Tunnel Of Love" ...... she was digging it at the time !

[@Stubbsy5050]

Thanks for hitting this, a truly great love song full of nostalgia for a lost love of Knopfler's youth, set against the fairground rides of The Spanish City at Whitley Bay, the seaside resort of his boyhood near Newcastle in north east England. Heartfelt lyrics, beautiful, soaring guitar licks which echo fairground rides and crashing waves. Also better without the awful made-for-MTV video which looks seriously dated and has nothing to do with the song.

[@GildaLee27]

It's always a revelation to hear you guys review classic music. Much appreciation to you.

[@Darryl_Frost]

One time seeing Dire Straights in concert (bragging now), he broke a nail, after trying to fix it by biting it off he asked the audience for some nail clippers, the crowd being full of guitarists and the next thing he know 20 plus nail clippers land on the stage! It was a funny moment.

[@samson9535]

Brings back memories of me driving in my '76 Firebird Formula, 4spd, 400, playing this cassette on my Alpine stereo system. Pure Heaven on Earth!

[@jimcarlson6157]

that clutch was heavy. my left thigh is still larger than my right

[@samson9535]

@@jimcarlson6157 I rebuilt the entire drive train and it was a blast to drive. The torque on the stock model was stout, but after the rebuild it was crazy fun!

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1985 tour version from Wembley is a must 👌 I saw the same tour at Newcastle City Hall 🇬🇧 superb 🙌🙌