On Every Street

by Dire Straits

Overview

It took Mark Knopfler more than six years to craft a follow-up to Dire Straits' international chart-topper, Brothers in Arms, but although On Every Street sold in the expected multi-millions worldwide on the back of the band's renown and a year-long tour, it was a disappointment. Knopfler remained a gifted guitar player with tastes in folk ("Iron Hand"), blues ("Fade to Black"), and rockabilly ("The Bug"), among other styles, but much of the album was low-key to the point of being background music. The group had long since dwindled to original members Knopfler and bassist John Illsley, plus a collection of semi-permanent sidemen who provided support but no real musical chemistry. This was not the comeback it should have been. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	06/03/1996
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0731451016028
Rank:	6251

Tracks

1. Calling Elvis
2. On Every Street
3. When It Comes To You
4. Fade To Black
5. Bug
6. You And Your Friend
7. Heavy Fuel
8. Iron Hand
9. Ticket To Heaven
10. My Parties
11. Planet Of New Orleans
12. How Long

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dire Straits   Primary Artist
George Martin   Guest Artist,Conductor,Conductor
Vince Gill   Guest Artist,Guitar,Vocals (Background)
John Illsley   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Jeff Porcaro   Drums,Percussion
Phil Palmer   Guitar
Alan Clark   Strings,Conductor,Keyboards
Paul Franklin   Guitar
Manu Katche   Drums,Percussion
Danny Cummings   Percussion
Mark Knopfler   Guitar,Vocals
Guy Fletcher   Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Chris White   Flute,Conductor,Saxophone

Technical Credits

Bob Clearmountain   Engineer,Mixing
Bob Ludwig   Mastering Engineer
Bill Schnee   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Jack Joseph Puig   Assistant Engineer
Chuck Ainlay   Engineer
Dire Straits   Producer
John Illsley   Producer
Alan Clark   Producer
Steve Orchard   Assistant Engineer
Andy Strange   Assistant Engineer
Mark Knopfler   Composer,Producer
Neil Dorfsman   Engineer
Guy Fletcher   Producer
Jo Motta   Project Coordinator
Charlie Ainley   Engineer
Sutton Cooper   Design
George Martin   Arranger
Avril Mackintosh   Assistant Engineer