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AndyL's avatar

I think Making Movies remains Dire Straits best album. Apart from all of the great songs, Twisting by the Pool was an outtake that didn't make the album. And Knopfler was everywhere after "Sultans of Swing," playing, along with Pick Withers, on Dylan's Slow Train Coming (his guitar on Precious Angel in particular is beautiful) and on Steely Dan's Gaucho (Time out of Mind). As much as I would love a Dire Straits reunion that I know will never happen, I admire that Knopfler simply plays what he wants (solo albums, duet albums, soundtracks).

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Fran Mason's avatar

I loved "Skateaway" so much! In 1980 I was 16 and getting around the north side of Chicago by bicycle, and later, biked to college and work downtown. I totally identified with the Skateaway girl. Thanks for writing about this song. I still listen to Making Movies. I hope you do have a happy Christmas this year!

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