Dire Straits - Tunnel Of Love (Old Grey Whistle Test, 29.11.1980)

Dire Straits performing 'Tunnel Of Love' live on BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test in November, 1980. The song was the first single from the band's album Making Movies, released the same year.

Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution. All rights reserved.

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[gabby_-xe]

When real musicians were real musicians. Excellent!!!!

[gutheywillie]

He got the action, he got the motion, oh yeah the boy can play. A true legend

[WheresMyThribble]

8 mins 51 seconds of musical perfection! My absolute fave Dire Straits song

[nunziocancelmo]

"Legends... I'm 58 years old and their music has been with me since I was 13 and they will accompany me as long as I live. Dire Straits the No. 1 band in the world!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸❤❤❤

[SLB]

The first 3 albums were all groundbreaking masterpieces

[oufamo]

i am only 22 years old and i discovered dire straits couple years ago i have to say it is generational music can't get enough of them

[mtemporal]

Old Grey Wistle Test was the best TV show for music lovers. Cheers from Brazil

[joansmith]

What I love best about Mark and particularly this track is that there are many live versions of it yet every time he manages to put a slightly different twist to it with his solo parts. To me, he is one of the best guitarists ever.

[markgillard]

65 now and still loving Dire Straits. Pick Withers on drums is glorious xxx

[aussrockradio]

The keyboard playing, Isley's bass playing, the drums, the guitar & MK's stunning vocals... This is MUSICIANSHIP at it's very finest.

[Belandriel]

Can we talk about how masterfully done the mix is? You can here every single instrument absolutely clearly. And those closing chords are just... beautiful. Could've as well be on the studio version.

[chrisnorthall]

I thought id seen all the UK tv appearances. How wrong was I? marvelous. Pick is on it here, a truly underated drummer. I wish I had a time machine. . .

[matteoromenghi]

At the end, one of the most beautiful guitar solos ever.
Mark Knopfler, guitar hero. 🎸

[roberteng]

Always amazing: the lush keyboards, the tempo changes, the “check it out” before a guitar solo

[HelenaHattingh-hl]

I'm 70 and still listen to them daily!

[billpeterson]

Making Movies is one of the most under-rated albums of all time.

[jamesclarke]

Never seen that before. Excellent. No pomp and ceremony, just a really great band playing one of the most evocative songs ever…😊

[irinaeropolova]

Fantastic! So much talent in every note! Dire Straits have a special place in my heart.

[lutraottercolumbusrede]

An epic piece of music art in this whole half a century.

[trekuhl]

Mark’s outsolo is one of musics very best then the transition to the piano outsolo is so incredible and seamless. Brings me to tears everytime.