Dire Straits - Live At Leeds
Review by Peter Lien
Live at Leeds is a classic album by the British rock band Dire Straits. Recorded in 1979 at the University of Leeds, the album captures the band at the height of their powers. The album features some of the band's biggest hits, including "Sultans of Swing," "Money for Nothing," and "Tunnel of Love." The musicianship on the album is outstanding, with Mark Knopfler's guitar playing taking center stage. The album is a must-have for any Dire Straits fan and is considered one of the greatest live albums of all time. The energy and passion of the band's live performance are evident throughout the album, making it a thrilling listening experience from start to finish. Live at Leeds is a timeless masterpiece that showcases the brilliance of Dire Straits.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Setting Me Up | 5:07 | |
| Down To The Waterline | 4:28 | |
| Me And My Friends | 2:59 | |
| Water Of Love | 4:40 | |
| Sultans Of Swing | 6:43 | |
| Eastbound Train | 3:21 | |
| Southbound Again | 3:48 | |
| Real Girl | 3:43 | |
| In The Gallery | 6:03 |
Video
Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Live)
Images
Catalog Numbers
WOW LP-072Labels
Way Of Wizard RecordsListen online
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Unofficial Release
- Blue CD
- Green Vinyl
- incl. Bonus CD
- Red CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Leeds Polytechnic |
| Pressed By | Celebrate Records GmbH |
| Lacquer Cut At | Celebrate Records GmbH |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | John Illsley |
| Vocals | John Illsley |
| Drums | Pick Withers |
| Rhythm Guitar | David Knopfler |
| Guitar | Mark Knopfler |
| Bass Guitar | John Illsley |
| Lacquer Cut By | JP |
Notes
- Live at the Polytechnic, Leeds, UK, January 30th 1978.
- A CD Version of this show is enclosed
- Way of Wizard Records, a subsidiary and licensee of Way of Wizzards.
- Live at the Polytechnic, Leeds, UK, January 30Th 1978
- Green Vinyl
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 117546 A1 JP
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 117546 B1 JP
About Dire Straits
British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. The group first split up in 1988 but reformed in 1991 and then disbanded again in 1995.
Full-time band members:
lead guitar, lead vocals (19771995)
bass guitar, backing vocals (19771995)
keyboards (19801995)
synthesizer, backing vocals (19841995)
rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (19771980)
drums, percussion (19771982)
drums (19821989)
rhythm guitar (19851988)
rhythm guitar, backing vocals (19801985)
Touring/session members:
percussion
saxophone
keyboards
saxophone
drums, percussion
guitar
pedal steel guitar
percussion
Name Vars
- DS
- Dire Starits
- Dire Straights
- Dire Strais
- Dire Strates
- Straits
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- Дайер Стрейтс
- Дайър Стрейтс
- Даэр Стрейтс
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Members
- Mark Knopfler
- Hal Lindes
- John Illsley
- Alan Clark
- Guy Fletcher
- David Knopfler
- Terry Williams
- Pick Withers
- Jack Sonni
Comments
You’ll struggle to find a better performance of this record than this. Knopfler is a genius on the strings and certainly the sultan of swing! Had everyone hooked in awe of his ability!
Minha música preferida de todas!
Drummer looks relieved at the end and he was great!
Que música, que solo. Show!!!
beauty of improvisation.never the same version twice.
If I could like this a million times, I would
Excellent !
I don’t care for this version.
Ogniqualvolta che ascolto questo b rano mi commuovo. Grandi.
this version of the song is the best ever and always will be in me eyes. welld one well done well done knopfler forever.
Sorry Drummer not as good as Terry Williams!
what can you say the guy is a genius my dad absolutely loved dire straits and Mark knopfler. what an absolute legend he is.
Bravo Bravo Bravo Mark and your Band. Great. performance . ???????????♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️?.
THE BEST PUTIN SOLO EVER
Mark Knopfler - THE GUITAR KING!
As I heard this song, first thought it was a perfect song for Mark to sing- as you can hear now- I was right!
Nice one
Mark Knopfler is a guitar samurai, unreachable level for most.
Knopfler singing is effortless, like he sings from his stomach. No strained vocal chords for this Rock and Roll WIZARD!!!! Quite mesmerizing THX MAN MAX RESPECT ❤???
Mark Knofler, great guitarist
This is magic! What guitar is Mark using here?
No creo que se pueda componer otra cosa igual eternos
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He forgot his text at the beginning
2022 the World is going down, but memories became a new colour.