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  1. On This Day October 17 1980 Dire Straits Released Their 3rd Album Making Movies

    On This Day October 17 1980 Dire Straits Released Their 3rd Album Making Movies

    On this day October 17 1980, Dire Straits released their third studio album Making Movies, a masterful blend of rock and storytelling that elevated the band’s reputation worldwide. The record captured both emotional depth and musical precision, showcasing the group’s ability to craft songs that...
  2. On this day October 17 1988 - Dire Straits Released Money For Nothing (Greatest Hits Album)

    On this day October 17 1988 - Dire Straits Released Money For Nothing (Greatest Hits Album)

    On this day October 17 1988, Dire Straits released Money For Nothing, a greatest hits collection that celebrated the band’s success and influence throughout the 1980s. The album brought together their most iconic tracks and highlighted the smooth musicianship that made them one of the defining...
  3. On This Day September 21 1985 – Dire Straits Money for Nothing Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts

    On This Day September 21 1985 – Dire Straits Money for Nothing Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts

    On this day September 21 1985, Money for Nothing by Dire Straits reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. The track, from their blockbuster album Brothers in Arms, became the band’s biggest hit in America and one of the most recognizable rock anthems of the 80s. With Mark Knopfler’s...
  4. On This Day September 20 1982 – Dire Straits Released the Album Love Over Gold

    On This Day September 20 1982 – Dire Straits Released the Album Love Over Gold

    On this day September 20 1982, Love Over Gold was released, marking the fourth studio album by Dire Straits. The album featured the ambitious 14 minute opener Telegraph Road along with tracks like Private Investigations and Industrial Disease. Known for its atmospheric production and Mark...
  5. On This Day September 5 1986 – Dire Straits Won Music Video of the Year for Money For Nothing

    On This Day September 5 1986 – Dire Straits Won Music Video of the Year for Money For Nothing

    On this day September 5 1986, Dire Straits won Music Video of the Year at the 3rd MTV Video Music Awards for Money For Nothing. The animated video stood out for its cutting edge visuals and satirical take on the music industry from the point of view of a working class observer. Featured on...
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  6. On This Day: May 13, 1985 - Dire Straits Released Their Fifth Album Brothers in Arms

    On This Day: May 13, 1985 - Dire Straits Released Their Fifth Album Brothers in Arms

    On this day May 13, 1985, Dire Straits released their fifth studio album Brothers in Arms, a landmark record that became one of the most successful albums of the decade. Some sources state May 16 but most on the 13th. Known for its blend of rock, jazz and blues influences, the album featured the...
  7. On This Day: March 16 1984 Alchemy Live by Dire Straits Was Released

    On This Day: March 16 1984 Alchemy Live by Dire Straits Was Released

    On this day March 16 1984 Dire Straits released their first live album Alchemy Live. Capturing the energy of their 1983 tour the album showcased the band's musicianship with extended versions of their biggest songs. Alchemy Live reached number 46 on the Billboard charts and hit number one in...
  8. Dire Straits - Skateaway (1980)

    Dire Straits - Skateaway (1980)

    Skateaway music video by Dire Straits.
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    • Category: Music Videos From 1980
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    Dire Straits Released Making Movies on October 17, 1980

    On this day, October 17, 1980, Dire Straits released their third studio album, Making Movies. Known for its standout tracks like “Romeo and Juliet,” the album marked a shift towards a more cinematic sound that would influence their later work. It reached #19 on the Billboard Charts.
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    Love Over Gold (1982)

    Title: Love Over Gold Artist: Dire Straits Genre: Rock Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Telegraph Road - 14:18 2 - Private Investigations - 6:46 3 - Industrial Disease - 5:50 4 - Love Over Gold - 6:17 5 - It Never Rains - 7:59 Overview: Adding a new rhythm guitarist, Dire Straits...
  11. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Official Music Video)

    Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Official Music Video)

    REMASTERED IN HD!Listen to more music from Dire Straits here: https://direstraits.lnk.to/bestofplaylist Follow Dire Straits:Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
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    • Category: Music Videos From 1985
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