Live recordings
If you are looking for live recordings from the Communique Tour (Feb. 1979 - Dec. 1979), this is the page for you.
This is the collection of bootlegs and recordings on CDR currently available for trades.
Download the list: cisko1list.doc. The file includes complete set lists.
Contact us at cisko1@libero.it for further information or to offer us anything related to Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, The Notting Hillbillies, David Knopfler, John Illsley... And if you don't have anything to trade, don't be afraid to ask!We propose you our
choices; we consider them to be the best concerts available because of both performing and sound quality (the rating is 1-10, wherever available; anyway, never expect perfection...). We enjoy even all the recordings with low sound quality. They let you really taste the feeling of being at a live show!
If you want to find the
concerts, just take a look at this picture.
EUROPE 1979 - 1 CD
Philipshalle, Düsseldorf GER 13.02.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 7
An historical recording of the fourth concert of this tour, with songs from "Dire Straits" and "Communique". The beginning of the show (three tracks) is missing. With "What's the Matter, Baby?" and "Eastbound Train".MANHEIM 1979 - 2 CD
Rosegarten, Manheim GER 14.02.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 7
The same tracklist as the night before, but it is a complete recording.
Stadthalle, Stolberg GER 15.02.79 (AU)
Sound quality: Not rated yet
"Nadine" is the last song of this showROCKPALAST '79 - 1 CD
Rockpalast TV Show, Koln GER 16.02.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 9
Mono recording of a very nice performance for a TV concert.
LIVE IN KOLN '79 - 1 CD
WDR Grossen Sendesaal, Koln GER 17.02.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 10
"Communiqué" was to be released yet, so Dire Straits could only play songs from the first album on this radio show.
BREMEN 1979 - 1 CD
Stadthalle, Bremen GER 18.02.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 6
Some songs are missing the end. However, a show worth listening to, because of early versions of songs from "Communiqué" and, above all, a wonderful "Nadine" closing the concert.
LIVE IN PROVIDENCE - 2 CD
Alumni, Providence USA 25.02.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 6
The third show in the USA.
NEW YORK 03.03.79 - 1 CD
Bottom Line, New York USA 03.03.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 5
An excerpt from the show (8 songs from the first 2 albums).
SULTANS OF SWING - 1 CD
Tower Theatre, Philadelphia USA 06.03.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 7
This show was broadcasted live on radios, excluding the songs from "Communiqué". "What's the Matter Baby?" and "Eastbound Train" were played and recorded.
DALLAS 1979 - 1 CD
Palladium, Dallas USA 23.03.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 7
Complete and nice show.
LOS ANGELES 29.03.79 - 1 CD
Roxy Theater, Los Angeles USA 29.03.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 4
Complete and nice show, including "What's the Matter Baby?".
ON THE ROAD TO PHILADELPHIA - 1 CD
Old Waldorf, San Francisco USA 31.03.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 9
An historical bootlegs, with 11 songs from both first 2 albums, including also "What's the Matter Baby?" and "Eastbound Train".
LIVE AT THE BOARDING HOUSE - 1 CD
Old Waldorf, San Francisco USA 31.03.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 10
31/03/1979 or 01/04/1979? 9 songs, including "What's the Matter Baby?" and "Eastbound Train".
THE COMPLETE OLD WALDORF - 1 CD
Old Waldorf, San Francisco USA 31.03.79 (SB)
Sound quality: Not rated yet
The complete recording of an historical show!.
LIVE IN WETTINGEN - 1 CD
Tuerhard, Wettingen SUI 27.05.79 (AU)
Sound quality: Not rated yet
Just the beginning of the show.
MUNCHEN 1979 - 1 CD
Circus Krone, Munchen GER 29.05.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 7
Complete concert, with "Angel of mercy" closing the show.
HEIDELBERG 1979 - 1 CD
Rhein Necker Halle, Heidelberg GER 31.05.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 3
Complete concert. It was maybe the first time they played "Setting Me Up" in this tour.
ROCK FILE 79 - A DEEP FEELING FOR BEAUTY - 1 CD
A. Pink Pop Festival, Geelen HOL 04.06.79 (SB); B. Loreley Festival, Frankfurt GER 23.06.79 (SB); C. BBC Studios, London UK 79 (SB); D. BBC Revolver Show, London UK 79 (SB)
Sound quality: 7
A collection of songs from festivals and BBC shows.
ROCK FILE 80 - ATMOSPHERA - 1 CD
A. Old Waldorf, San Francisco USA 31.03.79 (SB); B. BBC Old Grey Whistle Test, London UK 29.11.80 (SB); C. Roxy Theatre, Los Angeles USA 28.10.80 (SB); D. Greenwich Rehearsals, London UK 04.-07.03.80 (SB)
Sound quality: 8
A collection of tracks from different sources, including rehearsals for "Making Movies" (the song) and "Twisting by the Pool", and the seldom performed "Les Boys".
LIVE IN PARIS '79 - 1 CD
Palais des Sports, Paris FRA 05.06.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 7
With the seldom performed live "Setting Me Up".
LONDON 17.06.79 - 2 CD
Hammersmith Odeon, London UK 17.06.79 (AU)
Sound quality: Not rated yet
With the seldom performed live "Setting Me Up". Also including "What's the Matter Baby?" and "Nadine" as final song of the show.
LIVE IN BOSTON 1979 - 1 CD
Orpheum, Boston USA 08.09.79 (SB)
Sound quality: 6
With "Bernadette" (sung by David Knopfler), the inedit "In My Car" and a very early performance of "Twisting by the Pool".
NEW YORK 11.09.79 - 2 CD
Palladium, New York USA 11.09.79 (SB)
Sound quality: Not rated yet
With "Bernadette" (sung by David Knopfler) and a very early performance of "Twisting by the Pool".
WASHINGTON '79 - 1 CD
Smith Center, Washington USA 15.09.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 3
With "Bernadette" (sung by David Knopfler), "Portobello Belle" and a very early performance of "Twisting by the Pool".
Carre Theatre, Amsterdam HOL 04.11.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 9
With very early performances of "Twisting by the Pool" and "Solid Rock". Very nice versions of all the other songs too.
KOLN 09.11.79 - 2 CD
Messehalle, Koln, GER 09.11.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 6
With very early performances of "Twisting by the Pool" and "Solid Rock".
LIVE IN OSLO 1979 - 2 CD
Ekeberghallen, Oslo, NOR 21.11.79 (AU)
Sound quality: 7
With very early performances of "Twisting by the Pool" and "Solid Rock".
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