Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by a series of hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981), "Private Investigations" (1982), "Twisting by the Pool" (1983), "Money for Nothing" (1985), and "Walk of Life" (1985). Their most commercially successful album, "Brothers in Arms" (1985), has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide; it was the first album to sell a million copies on compact disc (CD) and is the eighth-best-selling album in UK history. According to the Guinness Book of British Hit Albums, Dire Straits have spent over 1,100 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, the fifth most of all time.
Dire Straits' sound drew from various influences, including country, folk, the blues rock of J. J. Cale, and jazz. Their stripped-down sound contrasted with punk rock and demonstrated a roots rock influence that emerged from pub rock. There were several changes in personnel, with Mark Knopfler and Illsley being the only members who remained with the band for its whole history. After their first breakup in 1988, Mark Knopfler told Rolling Stone: "A lot of press reports were saying we were the biggest band in the world. There's not an accent then on the music, there's an accent on popularity. I needed a rest." They disbanded for good in 1995, after which Knopfler launched a solo career full-time. He has since declined numerous reunion offers.
Dire Straits were called "the biggest British rock band of the 80s" by Classic Rock magazine; their 1985–1986 world tour, which included a performance at Live Aid in July 1985, set a record in Australasia. Their final world tour from 1991 to 1992 sold 7.1 million tickets. Dire Straits won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards (Best British Group twice), two MTV Video Music Awards, and various other awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Dire Straits have sold between 100 and 120 million units worldwide, including 51.4 million certified units, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dire_Straits
Discography
Dire Straits (1978)
Communiqué (1979)
Making Movies (1980)
Love over Gold (1982)
Brothers in Arms (1985)
On Every Street (1991)
Two Young Lovers
Dire Straits Lyrics
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It was the first of a new romance
He walked into her on the corner
She said, 'I don't dance'
He said, 'Baby let me teach you'
She said, 'O.K., when?'
He said, 'How can I reach you baby
He picked her up on a Friday night
He took her for a bite to eat
His heart was beating and his hands were shaking
She thought he was sweet
And he stood on her shoes on the dance floor
Well, they were doing it cheek to cheek
And he walked her home and he kissed her
He was walking on air all week
Well, they couldn't stand to be apart
They couldn't leave one another alone
Her mama used to say, 'It's getting late sweetheart
It's time that boy went home'
And upstairs papa kissed mama
And she gave him a sweet caress
He said, 'Here's to the two young lovers
Let's wish 'em every happiness'
It was the last day of summer
They came walking home hand in hand
They went and told her mama
They showed her the wedding band
Mama cried and poured the wine
Papa just said God Bless
Now, here's to the two young lovers
Let's wish 'em every happiness
The lyrics to "Two Young Lovers" by Dire Straits is a narrative ballad that tells the story of two young lovers who meet and fall in love on the last day of summer. The song is about two people who start a new romance, and the scenes depicted epitomize the adventure, joy, and giddiness of first love. The song's first verse tells us that a boy walks into a girl, and she - though initially hesitant - agrees to dance and meets him again. The second verse then depicts their first date, followed by the chorus that highlights how they are inseparable.
The song's third verse informs us that the two young lovers could not stand to be apart, and that her mother suggests that the boy needs to go home, indicating that the duo spent a lot of time together. The fourth verse ends on a happy note, with both sets of parents pleased with the couple's relationship and wishing them the best.
The song's lyrics emphasize how love can be fresh, new, and full of excitement, but it highlights its inherent fragility as well. The song acknowledges the parents' blessing as the young lovers' possible way out of the challenges that lay ahead, while the final scene of the wedding band shows how serious they were about making their relationship work. The song's themes emphasize how love can be the basis for life-changing moments and the beautiful memories that are forever etched in one's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
It was the last day of summer
The end of summer was here
It was the first of a new romance
The beginning of a new love story
He walked into her on the corner
He met her by chance on the street corner
She said, 'I don't dance'
She confessed that she didn't know how to dance
He said, 'Baby let me teach you'
He offered to teach her how to dance
She said, 'O.K., when?'
She agreed to the dance lesson and asked for the time
He said, 'How can I reach you baby
He asked for her contact information
I'd really like to see you again'
He expressed his desire to meet her again
He picked her up on a Friday night
He went to pick her up for a date on a Friday night
He took her for a bite to eat
He took her out for a meal
His heart was beating and his hands were shaking
He was nervous and excited
She thought he was sweet
She found him charming
And he stood on her shoes on the dance floor
He accidentally stepped on her shoes while dancing
Well, they were doing it cheek to cheek
They were dancing very closely
And he walked her home and he kissed her
He walked her back to her house and gave her a kiss
He was walking on air all week
He was extremely happy and excited all week
Well, they couldn't stand to be apart
They couldn't bear to be away from each other
They couldn't leave one another alone
They always wanted to be together
Her mama used to say, 'It's getting late sweetheart
Her mother reminded them of the time and that he needed to go home
It's time that boy went home'
Her mother wanted him to leave and go home
And upstairs papa kissed mama
Her parents were also in love and showed affection towards each other
And she gave him a sweet caress
She touched him affectionately
He said, 'Here's to the two young lovers
He made a toast to the young couple
Let's wish 'em every happiness'
He hoped for their future happiness
They came walking home hand in hand
They walked together, holding hands
They went and told her mama
They shared the good news with her mother
They showed her the wedding band
They showed her the engagement ring
Mama cried and poured the wine
Her mother cried and celebrated with wine
Papa just said God Bless
Her father wished them well
Now, here's to the two young lovers
Another toast to the young couple
Let's wish 'em every happiness
Hope for their continued happiness in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK KNOPFLER
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@fatimazahrasomoe3728
It was the last day of summer
It was the first of a new romance
He walked into her on the corner
She said, 'I don't dance'
He said, 'Baby let me teach you'
She said, 'O.K., when?'
He said, 'How can I reach you baby
I'd really like to see you again'
He picked her up on a Friday night
He took her for a bite to eat
His heart was beating and his hands were shaking
She thought he was sweet
And he stood on her shoes on the dance floor
Well, they were doing it cheek to cheek
And he walked her home and he kissed her
He was walking on air all week
Well, they couldn't stand to be apart
They couldn't leave one another alone
Her mama used to say, 'It's getting late sweetheart
It's time that boy went home'
And upstairs papa kissed mama
And she gave him a sweet caress
He said, 'Here's to the two young lovers
Let's wish 'em every happiness'
It was the last day of summer
They came walking home hand in hand
They went and told her mama
They showed her the wedding band
Mama cried and poured the wine
Papa just said God Bless
Now, here's to the two young lovers
Let's wish 'em every happiness
@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q
দুই তরুণ প্রেমিক.....👍💖👌🎸
Lyrics:
It was the last day of summer
It was the first of a new romance
He walked into her on the corner
She said, 'I don't dance'
এটা ছিল গ্রীষ্মের শেষ দিন
এটি একটি নতুন রোম্যান্সের প্রথম ছিল
তিনি কোণে তার মধ্যে হাঁটা
সে বলল, 'আমি নাচি না'
He said, 'Baby let me teach you
She said, 'O.K., when?'
He said, 'How can I reach you baby
I'd really like to see you again
তিনি বললেন, 'বাবু আমাকে তোমাকে শেখাতে দাও'
সে বলল, 'ওকে, কখন?'
তিনি বললেন, 'কিভাবে তোমার কাছে পৌঁছাব বাবু
আমি সত্যিই তোমাকে আবার দেখতে চাই'
He picked her up on a Friday night
He took her for a bite to eat
His heart was beating and his hands were shaking
She thought he was sweet
শুক্রবার রাতে তিনি তাকে তুলে নেন
তিনি তাকে একটি কামড় খাওয়ার জন্য নিয়ে গেলেন
তার হৃৎপিণ্ড ধড়ফড় করছিল এবং হাত কাঁপছিল
সে ভেবেছিল সে মিষ্টি
And he stood on her shoes on the dance floor
Well, they were doing it cheek to cheek
And he walked her home and he kissed her
He was walking on air all week
এবং তিনি নাচের মেঝেতে তার জুতা উপর দাঁড়িয়ে
ভাল, তারা গাল গাল এটা করছিল
এবং তিনি তার বাড়িতে হাঁটা এবং তিনি তাকে চুম্বন
সারা সপ্তাহ তিনি বাতাসে হাঁটছিলেন
Well, they couldn't stand to be apart
They couldn't leave one another alone
Her mama used to say, 'It's getting late sweetheart
It's time that boy went home'
ওয়েল, তারা আলাদা হতে দাঁড়াতে পারে না
তারা একে অপরকে একা ছেড়ে যেতে পারে না
ওর মা বলতেন, দেরি হয়ে যাচ্ছে প্রিয়তমা
ছেলেটা বাড়ি ফেরার সময় হয়েছে
And upstairs papa kissed mama
And she gave him a sweet caress
He said, 'Here's to the two young lovers
Let's wish 'em every happiness'
আর উপরে বাবা মামাকে চুমু খেল
এবং তিনি তাকে একটি মিষ্টি স্নেহ দিয়েছেন
বললেন, 'এই যে দুই তরুণ প্রেমিক
আসুন তাদের প্রতিটি সুখ কামনা করি
It was the last day of summer
They came walking home hand in hand
They went and told her mama
They showed her the wedding band
এটা ছিল গ্রীষ্মের শেষ দিন
হাতে হাত ধরে হেঁটে বাড়ি ফিরছিলেন তারা
তারা গিয়ে তার মাকে বলল
তারা তাকে বিয়ের ব্যান্ড দেখাল
Mama cried and poured the wine
Papa just said, God Bless
Now, here's to the two young lovers
Let's wish 'em every happiness
মামা কেঁদে মদ ঢেলে দিলেন
বাবা শুধু বললেন ঈশ্বরের মঙ্গল করুন
এখন, এখানে দুই তরুণ প্রেমিক
আসুন তাদের প্রতিটি সুখ কামনা করি
@pavlemilatic3900
Is it just me or is this song soooo freaking underrated??
@rollingtroll
I just looked up the video to tell someone there's a more annoying Dire Straits track than Walk of Life and Twisting by the Pool, so I have to politely disagree.
As much as I have every Dire Straits record out there, I think this is horrendous. So cheap, tacky and Bill Clinton.
@harryhaller8539
@The Rolling Troll Hence your handle.
@harryhaller8539
I think they're the most underrated band in America. I don't know about Europe, but in the States they're Sultans of Swing and Money for Nothing to most people. Beyond that...no fucking clue.
@rollingtroll
@Harry Haller not even! I had this name before internet trolls were a known thing. Sticking to it now ;)
@MartinManscher
@The Rolling Troll "Bill Clinton"???
@thomasberry-yn2ml
FABULOUS MUSICIANS GREAT SONG. THAT BOY SURE CAN PLAY THE PIANO. IT CAN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!
@redwings1158
Saw them at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles Brothers In Arms Tour 85'
@redwings1158
I was there too!
@matthewdrake9699
35 years after i first saw it and that walk/jig Mel Collins does at 2 mins is still one of the greatest things Ive ever seen!! 😂