![]() ![]() The band released their fourth album in 1982 entitled Love and Gold. ![]() The album sold extremely well reaching the top 20 in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Australia and Austria. The album’s fresh and romantic sound was fueled by the addition of Bruce Springsteen’s piano player Roy Bittan on the album’s recording sessions. The band continued its yearly release schedule with the issue of its third album in 1980 entitled Making Movies. However, the album sold very well as the band had already developed a large following based on the performance of their first record. The album did not feature any big hit singles as “Lady Winter,” only reached the number 45 spot on the U.S. The album immediately put the band on the map as it featured the hit single “Sultan of Swing.”ĭire Straits released their sophomore album entitled Communiquéin 1979. ![]() The original lineup on the album featured Mark Knopfler on vocals and lead and rhythm guitars, David Knopfler on rhythm guitar and vocals, John Illsley on bass and vocals and Pick Withers on drums. The band Dire Straits released their first album entitled Dire Straits in October of 1978. ![]()
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