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DIRE STRAITS
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
Compact Disc Double
Item no. :GSF2CD092 Barcode :0823564040875 Artist :DIRE STRAITS Product type :Compact Disc Double Label :GOOD SHIP FUNKE Release Date :06 November 2026
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Formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, his brother David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers, Dire Straits quickly established themselves with their distinctive blend of rock and blues, as well as Knopfler’s highly individual guitar style. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1978, proved an international success, and the band went on to achieve worldwide acclaim with albums including the hugely successful global behemoth Brothers in Arms (1985). By the end of the 1980s, Dire Straits had become one of the biggest touring and recording acts in the world, with Knopfler’s understated songwriting and virtuoso guitar playing at the centre of their appeal.
Whilst Knopfler announced the dissolution of Dire Straits in 1988 following a brief hiatus, Dire Straits reformed in 1990 and began work on what would become their sixth and final studio album, On Every Street (1991). Although the album received mixed reviews from critics, it proved a major commercial success, reaching the Top 10 in numerous countries. The subsequent world tour was an enormous undertaking, consisting of around 300 shows performed before an estimated 7.1 million fans. For the tour, Knopfler and Illsley were joined by a new-look line-up, including drummer Chris Whitten, who had previously worked with artists including Paul McCartney.
Recorded at the Arènes de Nîmes in Nîmes, France, on 29 September 1992, this performance is arguably among the finest recordings to emerge from the tour. With the band performing at an exceptionally high level, the show captures Knopfler’s remarkable guitar work alongside the tight, expansive sound of the touring ensemble. The performance was also recorded for FM radio broadcast, providing an excellent document of Dire Straits at the height of what would ultimately prove to be their final touring era.
DISC ONE
1 Calling Elvis 10:53
2 Walk Of Life 5:34
3 Heavy Fuel 5:34
4 Romeo And Juliet 9:48
5 The Bug 5:02
6 Private Investigations 9:09
7 Sultans Of Swing 11:36
DISC TWO
1 Your Latest Trick 5:31
2 On Every Street 7:07
3 Two Young Lovers 5:17
4 Telegraph Road 12:44
5 Money For Nothing 7:18
6 Brothers In Arms 8:20
7 Solid Rock 5:38
8 Wild Theme 3:50