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Related: About this forumdire straits - wild west end (studio-1978) one of the most perfect songs ever
a really good sounding version
the 'video' version which is not actually live, and doesn't sound as good as the above link, but it's fun to watch a really good lip-sync from mark and the boys. esp. fun is the guitarist pretending to play an acoustic guitar when he's actually playing electric
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dire straits - wild west end (studio-1978) one of the most perfect songs ever (Original Post)
Hugh_Lebowski
Oct 2021
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The Polack MSgt
(13,748 posts)1. I'm always down for Dire Straits
Nice pick HL
In a completely different way, I think this song is put together amazingly well. As close to perfect as any I know of
Diamond_Dog
(40,077 posts)2. Awesome choice Hugh
And Im asking Santa for this book for Christmas
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/10/dire-straits-bassist-john-illsley-sets-the-record-straight-about-bands-botched-2018-rock-hall-induction.html
luvs2sing
(2,234 posts)3. One of the best songs..
from one of the best albums ever.
