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Dire Straits Released Making Movies on October 17, 1980

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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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