A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Pottel on April 21, 2016, 02:36:30 PM

Title: 1982.12.17, Birmingham
Post by: Pottel on April 21, 2016, 02:36:30 PM
why, at the beginning of Private investigations does Mark say:
"...this one was a big favorite with Dave Lee Travis"
i understand the guy was a DJ.
but mark sounds a bit tongue in cheek like, anyone know why?
Title: Re: 1982.12.17, Birmingham
Post by: dmg on April 21, 2016, 07:28:46 PM
Maybe he wouldn't play the single due to it's length?  I am only assuming. If I recall I read somewhere it hardly received any airplay in the UK.
Title: Re: 1982.12.17, Birmingham
Post by: Banjo99uk on April 21, 2016, 08:23:39 PM
he played it alot apparently
https://mither.org/2012/06/28/1-dire-straits-love-over-gold/
Title: Re: 1982.12.17, Birmingham
Post by: dmg on April 21, 2016, 08:33:53 PM
Quote from: Banjo99uk on April 21, 2016, 08:23:39 PM
he played it alot apparently
https://mither.org/2012/06/28/1-dire-straits-love-over-gold/

Good article. :thumbsup