Dire Straits

Featuring: Eric Clapton

Songwriter: Eric Clapton Michael Kamen

Producer: Dire Straits

It's late in the evening
She wonders what clothes to wear
She puts on her make up
And brushes her long blonde hair
And then she asked me
Do I look alright?
I said yes, you look wonderful tonight

We go to a party
And everyone turns to see
This beautiful woman walking around with me
And then she asked me
Do you feel alright?
I said yes, I feel wonderful tonight

I feel wonderful because I see
The love light in your eyes
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don't realize
How much I love you

It's time to go home now
And I got a big headache
So I give her the car keys
She helps me to bed
And then I told her
As I turned out the lights
I say my darling
You were wonderful tonight
Oh my darling
You were wonderful tonight

Founded by brothers Mark and David Knopfler in 1977, Dire Straits introduced a viable alternative to the punk-dominated British music scene of the late 70’s. Commonly referred to and categorized as “roots rock”, the group’s legacy regularly exists within the realm of a blues, country, and folk auditory aesthetic.

Along with their long-time friends, John Illsley on bass guitar and Pick Withers on drums and percussion, Straits' first demo included five tracks which featured their well-known hit, “Sultans of Swing.”.

From the album

The Last Waltz (2005)

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