Shaun meets Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler at his London studio, to talk about the record-breaking success of Brothers in Arms, 40 years after its release.
At the dawn of 1985, Dire Straits were doing rather well. They had four moderately successful albums behind them, a solid fan base, radio airplay and a sturdy live reputation. However, little did they know that they were standing at the precipice of world domination in of rock n’ roll history…. the album they were about to release in May of that year would change the musical landscape for ever, as well as their lives.
Shaun Keaveny for a rare in-depth conversation with frontman, guitarist and songwriter Mark Knopfler at his studio in London about ‘Brothers In Arms’. The pair will discuss the origins of Dire Straits, the genesis of the album and how it was recorded, plus they’ll dissect some of its key tracks.
‘Brothers In Arms’ has a story like no other….it was the first album to sell a million copies in CD format….it was also the first to be certified ten-times platinum in the UK, as well as hitting the coveted No.1 spot around the world. It’s the eighth best-selling album ever in the UK and globally and it’s one of the best-selling albums of all time, shifting over 30 million copies. Listen as Shaun and Mark reveal the story behind those iconic songs and the effect it had on those who made it happen.
