Released 30 years ago
A Night in London
Mark Knopfler · 1996
103 min · 18 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock
A vibrant live album that captures Knopfler's storytelling over intricate guitar work and a seasoned band.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- stories that invite deep reflection
- for late-night drives
- immersive guitar-driven soundscapes
- live performance energy captured
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, immediate gratification
- avoid lengthy narrative explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A Night in London' was released in January 1996, Mark Knopfler was already an established solo artist following his departure from Dire Straits. This live album showcases his transition to a more personal and narrative-driven style after the commercial success of his previous solo projects, particularly 'Golden Heart' in 1996.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Darling Pretty 4:56
- 2 Walk of Life 4:48
- 3 Imelda 5:35
- 4 Father & Son 2:30
- 5 Golden Heart 4:45
- 6 Rüdiger 6:30
- 7 Cannibals 6:26
- 8 Je Suis Désolé 7:00
- 9 Last Exit to Brooklyn 2:15
- 10 Romeo & Juliet 7:26
- 11 Sultans of Swing 10:30
- 12 Done With Bonaparte 4:48
- 13 A Night in Summer Long Ago 5:21
- 14 Money for Nothing 5:30
- 15 Brothers in Arms 8:12
- 16 Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero 4:43
- 17 Are We in Trouble Now 5:45
- 18 Gravy Train 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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