June 18, 1981 - Dire Straits ' "On Location" tour stops at Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

Dire Straits' 'Communiqué' is their second studio album recorded in The Bahamas and released on June 15 1979 by Vertigo Records / Warner Bros.1 . Once upon a time in the West (1980, Dortmund) 2 . Once Upon a Time In the West (Rockpalast, 79) 3 . News (Rockpalast, 79) 4 . News (Dortmund, 80) 5 . Where You Think You Going (Rockpalast, 79) 6 . Lady writer (Rockpalast, 79) 7 . Lady Writer 8 . Single…

June 11, 1988 - Dire Straits and Eric Clapton are among the "Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute" participants at Wembley Stadium, London

'Dire Straits' is their debut and eponymous studio album featuring 'Sultans of Swing,' produced by Muff Winwood and released on June 9, 1978 by Vertigo1 . Down to the Waterline (1979, Live) 2 . Down to the Waterline (1980, Dortmund) 3 . Water of Love (Rockpalast, 1979) 4 . Water Of Love (TopPop) 5 . Setting Me Up 6 . Setting Me Up (w/ Notting Hillbillies, 1997, Glasgow) 7 . Six blade knife…

Dire Straits' 'Brothers in Arms' feat. 'Money for Nothing' is their fifth studio album released on May 13, 1985 by Vertigo Records.Track Listing : 1.So Far Away (Mark Knopfler) - 05:12 . 2.Money For Nothing(Mark Knopfler, Sting) - 08:26 . 3.Walk Of Life (Mark Knopfler) - 04:12 . 4.Your Latest Trick (Mark Knopfler) - 06:33 . 5.Why Worry (Mark Knopfler) - 08:31 . 6.Ride Across The River (Mark…

April 26, 1986 - the Dire Straits "Brothers in arms" 1985/1986 world tour ends at Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

December 19, 1980 - "Rockpop" a German television ZDF program is due to tape Dire Straits - that is Mark Knopfler John Illsley, Pick Withers, Alan Clark, Hal Lindes - while they play at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany.<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

, 1980 - If in England, do not miss Dire Straits at “The Old Grey Whistle Test” on BBC Channel 2<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

Dire Straits' 'Making Movies' feat. 'Romeo and Juliet' is their third studio album produced by Jimmy Iovine & frontman Mark Knopfler and released on October 17, 1980 by Vertigo / Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Tunnel Of Love (Mark Knopfler, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein Ii) - 08:11 . 2.Romeo And Juliet (Mark Knopfler) - 06:00 . 3.Skateaway (Mark Knopfler) - 06:40 . 4.Expresso Love (Mark…

September 29, 1992 - Dire Straits' "On every street" tour stops at Les Arenes in Nimes, France

As we wish, today, English singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler a Happy 71th Birthday, the time has come to playlist the 'BESTS' of his band : Dire Straits CREDITSPhoto : Victor SchiferliAudio : Sultans of Swing . Money for Nothing . Walk of Life . Brothers in Arms . Romeo and Juliet . So Far Away . Tunnel of Love . Your Latest Trick . Private Investigations . Lady Writer . Video : Sultans Of Swing…

July 10, 1985 - Dire Straits - that is Mark Knopfler (voc, g), John Illsley (b, bck voc), Alan Clark (kb), Guy Fletcher (synth, bck voc), Terry Williams (d), Jack Sonni (g) and Chris White (s) - perform at Wembley Arena in London <img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

July 5, 2009 - Dire Straits "On Location Tour" stops at Werchterpark in Werchter, Belgium<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

Joy Division, Elvis Costello, Rory Gallagher, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Boston, Chicago, Gino Vannelli, Barry Manilow

Genesis, INXS, U2, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, New Order, Billy Joel, Prince, Dire Straits, Stevie Nicks, Kenny Loggins, Elton John

Dire Straits, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, Santana, Eurythmics, Oingo Boingo, Gary Moore, Marshall Crenshaw, Queen, Sonic Youth, Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Darlene Love

After The Fire, The Tourists, Peter Gabriel, Icehouse, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Lene Lovich, Classix Nouveaux, Philip Lynott, Visage, Altered Images, Dire Straits, Landscape

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June 30, 1990 - Tears for Fears, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Phil Collins, Paul McCartney, Status Quo, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Elton John, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Genesis, Pink Floyd. They all take part in the concert at Knebworth Park in England

May 26, 2013 - Mark Knopfler performs at Royal Albert Hall in London<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

May 16, 2015 - Mark Knopfler's "Tracker tour" stops at Phones 4U Arena in Manchester, UK<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

May 12, 2013 - Mark Knopfler 's "Privateering " tour stops at Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore, Otis Rush, Gary Clark Jr., Albert King, , Ronnie Van Zant, Dave Stewart, Pete Townshend, Mike Campbell, Daryl Stuermer

March 27, 2015 - if in Germany, do not miss Mark Knopfler and his band performing "Beryl" lifted from his album "Tracker" at "3 nach 9" on Radio Bremen TV<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

This day (March 25, 1947), in Pinner, Middlesex, England, is born Reginald Kenneth Dwight better known as Elton John, English singer, composer and pianistDigest Tracklist : Your Song (BBC, 1970) . Levon (BBC, 11971) . Rocket Man (Royal Festival Hall, 1972) . Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (TOTP, 1973) . Daniel (Watford, 1974) . Pinball Wizard (Dodger Stadium, 1975) . Don't Go Breaking My Heart (w/…

This day (March 6, 1946), in Cambridge, England, is born David Jon Gilmour, simply known as David Gilmour, English artist who became a member of Pink Floyd in replacement of Syd BarrettTracklist : Remember a Day (w/ Pink Floyd, 1968) . Astronomy Domine (w/ Pink Floyd, 1970) . Echoes (w/ Pink Floyd, Pompei) . Young Lust (w/ Pink Floyd, The Wall Live, 1980) . Until We Sleep (The Tube,1984) .…

Longsy D, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash . Level 42, Johnny Clegg . Savuka, Vanessa Paradis, Hot Chocolate, The Selecter, Commodores, JoBoxers, S-Express, Dire StraitsThey are the performers of the twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (08/52) BUT ... in the EIghties 80s. (Source) Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!For TWELVE more 'Music For…

As we wish, today, English drummer Nicholas Berkeley Mason simply known as Nick Mason a 'Happy Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Pink Floyd CREDITSPhoto : Mark CullenAudio : Wish You Were Here . Money . Comfortably Numb . Time . The Great Gig in the Sky . Us and Them . Hey You . On the Run . Brain Damage . Eclipse . Video : Another Brick In The Wall . Wish You Were…

George Harrison, Gloria Estefan, Britney Spears, Phil Collins, Chris de Burgh, Eric Carmen, Kylie Minogue, Dire Straits, Marc Almond . Gene Pitney, George Michael, Kenny Rogers, ChicagoThey are the performers of the twelve vintage love songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (03/52) but in the Eighties 80s. (Source) Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!For TWELVE…

This day (January 9, 1944), in Heston, Middlesex, England, is born James Patrick 'Jimmy' Page, an English guitarist and founder of Led Zeppelin.Tracklist : Young Age! . Blow-Up Movie (w/ the Yardbirds, 1967) . Heart Full of Soul (w/ the Yardbirds, 1968) . Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (w/ Led Zeppelin, 1969) . Live at Madison Square Garden (w/ Led Zeppelin, 1973) . Whole Lotta Love (w/ Led Zeppelin,…

Joe Cocker, The Clash, The Rolling Stones, The Alan Parsons Project, Morrissey, Dire Straits, Keith Richards, Chicago, The Who, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Alphaville, Roxy MusicThey are the '80s Throwback' artists selected among the 267 Posts we publish this week. Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!Tracklist 1 . Joe Cocker . You Can Leave Your Hat On Lifted from : We…

Alice Cooper, Paul McCartney . Michael Jackson, The Christians, ZZ Top, That Petrol Emotion, Ultravox, Adam . The Ants, Talking Heads, Bauhaus, Five Star, Sinead O'Connor . The Edge, Dire StraitsThey are the performers of twelve vintage amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos of songs that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (42/52) BUT ... in the Eighties 80s. (Source) Here, they are…

The Human League, Level 42, Peter Gabriel, INXS, Elvis Costello . The Attractions, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Cheap Trick, Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Sonic YouthThey are the '80s Throwback' artists selected among the 400 Posts we publish this week. Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!Tracklist 1 . The Human League . Don't You Want Me Lifted from : Virgin…

As we remember, today, English singer & songwriter Rick Parfitt on his Birthday,' the time has come to list the 'BESTS' of his band : Status Quo CREDITSPhoto : Christophe LosbergerAudio : In The Army Now . Whatever You Want . Rockin' All Over the World . Pictures Of Matchstick Men . Down Down . Caroline . Roll Over Lay Down . Paper Plane . The Wanderer . What You're Proposing . Video :…

September 30, 1985 - you do not want to miss Mark Knopfler performing with the World's Most Dangerous Band at "Late Night with David Letterman" on NBC<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

Robert Palmer, XTC, Level 42, Depeche Mode, Dire Straits, Patti Smith, Bryan Ferry, Tom Waits, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rod Stewart, Bruce SpringsteenThey are the '80s Throwback' artists selected among the 418 Posts we publish this week. Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!Tracklist 1 . Robert Palmer . Addicted To Love Lifted from : We Remember Robert Palmer2 . XTC .…

September 15, 1997 - Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Carl Perkins, Elton John, Sting and Paul McCartney are at Royal Albert Hall, London for a charity concert in favor of Montserrat, a Caribbean island devastated by a volcano.<img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190'…

September 9, 2009 - Mark Knopfler's "Get Lucky Promo Tour " stops at The Hurlingham Club, London, England <img src='//rvm.pm/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Dire-Straits-Communiqué-RVM-SMALL.jpg' alt='Dire Straits' 'Communiqué'' width='190' height='161'/>

This day (September 6, 1943), in Great Bookham, Surrey, England, is born George Roger Waters , English singer, bassist and songwriter, co-founder of Pink Floyd Digest Tracklist : Interstellar Overdrive (w/ Pink Floyd & Frank Zappa) . Atom Heart Mother (w/ Pink Floyd, 1970) . Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun (w/ Pink Floyd, 1971) . Another Brick In The Wall (w/ Pink Floyd, 1980) .…

Caetano Veloso . Maria Bethânia, George Benson . Patti Austin, Gladys Knight . The Boston Pops, Jose James . Kori Withers, Arlo Guthrie . Pete Seeger, Dire Straits . Eric Clapton, Brandi Carlile . Pearl Jam, Johnny Hallyday . Luther Allison, Todd Terje . Bryan Ferry, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer . Zakir Hussain, Esperanza Spalding . Flota Zjednoczonych Sił, Milton Nasciemento . Stéphane BelmondoThey…

Level 42, Sting, U2, Joe Jackson, Billy Joel, Dire Straits, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Oasis, Pete Townshend, Paul Weller, Bruce Springsteen They are the '90s Throwback' artists selected among the 319 Posts we publish this week. Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!Tracklist 1 . Level 42 . Something About You Lifted from : Level 42 attend . Danish festival (1999)2 . Sting . If…

U2, Joe Jackson, Paul Simon, Paul Simon, Dire Straits, Billy Joel, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles . Chaka Khan, George Benson, N.W.A., Mötley Crüe, Iron MaidenThey are the '80s Throwback' artists selected among the 319 Posts we publish this week. Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!Tracklist 1 . U2 . Sunday Bloody Sunday Lifted from : Happy Birthday The Edge. Best of U22 . Joe…