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A Dire Straits Special with John Illsley

John Illsley of Dire Straits joins Richard to chat about his life and his latest solo work. Should you wish to email Richard with your favourite 80s tune, then it's RG@大象传媒.CO.UK.

Bassist John Illsley was one of the two constant members of Dire Straits throughout the bands' epic career.

Alongside his close friend, Mark Knopfler, he sold 120 million albums worldwide.

Richard Green joins John at the pub he owns in the New Forest to discuss his art, his music , and his life in and out of Dire Straits. There's also a live acoustic version of one of the most iconic Straits' tracks, and several tracks from his recent solo album "Long Shadows".

Should you wish to email Richard with your favourite 80s tune, then it's RG@大象传媒.CO.UK.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 13 Aug 2016 13:00

Music Played

  • PLAYLIST

    • Dire Straits

      Calling Elvis

    • Dire Straits

      Money For Nothing

    • John Illsley

      Close to the Edge

    • Dire Straits

      Sultans Of Swing

    • John Illsley

      In the Darkness

    • Dire Straits

      Private Investigations

    • Dire Straits

      Twisting By The Pool

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 Aug 2016 13:00