In 1985, Dire Straits embarked on a world tour of unprecedented proportions. Promoting their hit album Brothers in Arms, the tour included a thirteen-night residence at Wembley Arena (featuring Eric Clapton helping out) and a brief jaunt at Live Aid (featuring Sting), before winding up in Australia in the Spring of 86. They ended with a 21-night stand at Sydney's Entertainment Center, packing the place every night, and wrapping it all up with one final show on April 26th. Featuring the one-off calypso version of "So Far Away" and an impromtu version of the Australian folk anthem "Walktzing Matilda" (with the whole stadium providing the vocals), it is truly a show for the ages. This show represents a band at their very finest, a band that has perfected the art of transitioning from structured verse/chorus parts to solos and back, bringing the audience along on an emotional and gorgeous journey for each and every song.
Credits
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand Cast
| Name |
Character |
|
John Illsley
He was 36, now 74 years old
|
as Himself - Bass, Vocals |
|
Guy Fletcher
He was 25, now 63 years old
|
as Himself - Keyboards, Vocals |
|
Chris White
He was 30, now 68 years old
|
as Himself - Sax, Flute, Drums |
|
Jack Sonni
He was 31, now 69 years old
|
as Himself - Guitar, Vocals |
|
Alan Clark
He was 58, 71 years old when he died
|
as Himself - Keyboards |
|
Terry Williams
He was 38, now 76 years old
|
as Himself - Drums |
|
Dire Straits
was 9, now 47 years old
|
as Himself - Guitar, Vocals |
Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand Crew
