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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: That Ain't Workin' - My New Book

« Last post by Chris W on July 10, 2025, 09:45:26 AM »

Thanks for that.
Yeah, I have quite a few books still available.
I'm in this for the long haul, not a quick sale and out.

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New Investigations / Re: New documentary - Dire Straits: The Journey of a Rock Legacy

« Last post by qjamesfloyd on July 10, 2025, 07:53:58 AM »

Exactly. The last factious release date, early 2025 has been and gone

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Brothers in arms 40th anniversary edition

« Last post by mariosboss on July 10, 2025, 04:01:32 AM »

Are you shure that the fills are Terry’s? Doesn’t Omar say that they were his in the interview?

Pretty sure they are Terry's. I listened to the tom-tom fills in the main song and the sound is identical to the tom-toms you hear in the intro. Plus interviews with Neil and Terry themselves.

DEARY DEARY ME. Many of you hardcore fans have a lot to answer for (see below.)

I'm afraid many of you will be shaking your head at this as it's out of your respective comfort zones...

Firstly regarding drum parts - I'm not sure. Keeping the intro is one thing but then going through the track and taking bits off of the original drum track is another thing altogether, bearing in mind this was back in the 80's. You can easily cut and paste bits and pieces in modern times on DAW. But back in the 80's... come on....

HOWEVER - that interview SOURCE from above i've mentioned before on this forum but no one could answer or bothered answering my post. MY WORD. It is when Terry Williams was just about to reveal the reason why Hal Lindes was axed from the band around 1984-85, but that part/answer was edited out. So Terry said something like:  "poor old Hal, I don't  know if I should say this...." Then BANG the rest of the answer was edited out. I mention this because when I brought this up a few years ago most fans on this forum just ignored the reason why / couldn't be bothered to find out. Maybe they want to cover up certain members of the band?  So what is the answer then? OR are you going to look to Ed Bicknel for answers?

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: That Ain't Workin' - My New Book

« Last post by JF on July 10, 2025, 12:20:25 AM »

Chris, I shared your colo photos on my website and on social media, and said that few books were still avalaible, and that people who want it had to contact you via Insta or mail.

Hope it helps

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: DS Reunion at Glastonbury?

« Last post by border_reiver on July 09, 2025, 11:18:43 PM »

The 2002 charity shows were as close as possible to a reunion. Even though it wasn't on the official headline, yet to me, it still was NHB and DS up on that stage.

I mean, MK, JI, GF along with CW. Who else was missing in that lineup for it to not have been Dire Straits? 

DC was there as well

Of course. How could I forget! 

A very fond memory to have. One of the best shows ("Save the baby") I've been to.

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Audio and Video Vines / The Variety Club Silver Heart Award to MK 19th October 2006

« Last post by Simon (formerley known as Simon) on July 09, 2025, 07:25:59 PM »

Does anyone have a copy of the video or a link to it where Mark plays Wild Theme at the above event which took place at Newcastle Civic Centre? It was broadcast on local news at the time.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: DS Reunion at Glastonbury?

« Last post by Rolo on July 09, 2025, 07:03:58 PM »

I think that Ed said that a DS reunion was never discussed or even mentioned.

Despite all 'bad things' that involves the Instituition RRHOF, in my opinion, I think that Mark, David, John, Guy and a drummer (Pick would not be there anyway) should have played, at least, one song.
I think that Ed said something like: They should have played together for the fans.

If Mark was there, someone would did a proper introduction. Not that self-something that the guys did.

Would no harm for anyone.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: DS Reunion at Glastonbury?

« Last post by Robson on July 09, 2025, 06:31:56 PM »

The 2002 charity shows were as close as possible to a reunion. Even though it wasn't on the official headline, yet to me, it still was NHB and DS up on that stage.

I mean, MK, JI, GF along with CW. Who else was missing in that lineup for it to not have been Dire Straits? 

DC was there as well

From memory at the Beaulieu gig the 2nd half they were introduced as Dire Straits.

What an evening...

The July 24 and 25 concerts at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London were recorded, and we only know fragments. It's a shame the entire set wasn't released on the official album.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: DS Reunion at Glastonbury?

« Last post by the visitor on July 09, 2025, 06:11:08 PM »

The 2002 charity shows were as close as possible to a reunion. Even though it wasn't on the official headline, yet to me, it still was NHB and DS up on that stage.

I mean, MK, JI, GF along with CW. Who else was missing in that lineup for it to not have been Dire Straits? 

DC was there as well

From memory at the Beaulieu gig the 2nd half they were introduced as Dire Straits.

What an evening...

There was also a 1999 set at John's wedding, but a private event.

Mark, John, Alan, Guy and... Ed on drums.  Ed... would love to hear how that one went down.
 

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: DS Reunion at Glastonbury?

« Last post by Chris W on July 09, 2025, 03:49:48 PM »

I don't think Pick would do it.
DC on drums, or Ian Thomas.