DIRE STRAITS – On The Road To Philly ’79 (2024)
Formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, DIRE STRAITS remain one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with album sales of over 100 million. Before the end of 1978, Dire Straits had released their self-titled debut worldwide. They received more attention in the U.S., but also arrived at the top of the charts in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. ”Dire Straits” eventually went top 10 in every European country.
The following year, the group embarked on their first North American tour. They played 51 sold-out concerts over a 38-day period. ‘Sultans of Swing’ scaled the charts to number four in the United States and number eight in the United Kingdom.
Among the tour’s highlights was the show Dire Straits performed at the Tower Theatre in Upper Derby, Pennsylvania on 6th March 1979, where they supported Talking Heads, although many attendees found Dire Straits the more enticing act.
Performing an incredible set, the band’s performance was recorded for live FM radio broadcast and transmitted across the North-East United States. “On The Road To Philly” features the the complete show, and sound quality is excellent.
Previously unreleased, this magnificent show is now available in its entirety on this CD, including bonus tracks from Dire Straits’ show at The Old Waldorf in San Francisco on 31st March, 1979.
Highly Recommended
Live at Tower Theatre, Pennsylvania, 6th March 1979:
01 – Down To The Waterline
02 – Six Blade Knife
03 – Water of Love
04 – In The Gallery
05 – What’s The Matter Baby?
06 – Lions
07 – Sultans of Swing
08 – Wild West End
09 – Eastbound Train
10 – Southbound Again
Live at Old Waldorf, San Francisco, 31st March 1979:
11 – Down To The Waterline
12 – Once Upon A Time In The West
13 – Lady Writer
14 – Sultans Of Swing
15 – Eastbound Train
Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar)
David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals)
John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals)
Pick Withers (drums and percussion)
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