Straits UK Tour

[Pottel]

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[Jules]

I read that when the DS tour ended, most of them didnt talk to each other, in fact they travelled in groups, and for several reasons (in musical and economical terms) it was mentioned that Alan and MK had some disagreements. That economical terms were the reason of that "Dire Straits are MK, JI, AC and GF" in the OES sleevenotes, and as far as I remember, MK was very unhappy with "some members" looking for reconnaissance.

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[ds1984]

For what I know AC is not a big fan of the country music stuff whereas Mark was in it.

AC only NHB gig was because Guy wasn't available for it. You can also consider the fact that Alan is also a Geordie.

[Jules]

And here is the link of their promoter:

http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/TheStraits/tour.htm

There is a hilarious moment in the interview to Alan Clark from BBC Radio Newcastle, the dj mention we are going to listen The Straits performing MFN, but instead what we listen is the DS version of MFN!!!!! looks like Alan didnt notice about it, or if he did, he decided not to tell anything just to avoid the shame to the dj...

[superval99]

I totally agree with the interviewer, it was pretty good!       

[Slavi]

There is a hilarious moment in the interview to Alan Clark from BBC Radio Newcastle, the dj mention we are going to listen The Straits performing MFN, but instead what we listen is the DS version of MFN!!!!! looks like Alan didnt notice about it, or if he did, he decided not to tell anything just to avoid the shame to the dj...

Yeah...I also noticed the annoying mistake they made and alarmed their management. They replyed that Alan did notice but it was out of his control (aired live) and the mistake of the radio station.

[the visitor]

For what I know AC is not a big fan of the country music stuff whereas Mark was in it.

AC only NHB gig was because Guy wasn't available for it. You can also consider the fact that Alan is also a Geordie.

I also don't think Alan is the only example of "pissing on his chips" . In fact this is not a new phenomena for Dire Straits. Let's look at a few similar examples -

David Knopfler - we know that story
Tommy Mandel - tried to improvise
Hal Lindes - booted during early BIA sessions
Pick Withers - got fed up
Jack Sonni - "had two lovely girls" then never got invited back
Terry Williams - didn't play how MK wanted on BIA but did a sterling job on tour, wanted to play on OES tour but never got invited back
Alan Clark - obviously loves playing the DS tunes but not as obedient as lap dog Guy Fletcher

Could it not be that rather than "pissing on chips" these guys simply challenged MK in a way he didn't like, or could control??

[Love Expresso]

not as obedient as lap dog Guy Fletcher,
 
Hey Mr. Visitor, alway good to say straight away what's on your mind... 

Maybe you just should keep it more civilized.. Also the man himself, MK, is described in a rather tacky way through this description, it seems you have trouble with him basically?

 

LE

[Rollergirl]

not as obedient as lap dog Guy Fletcher,
 
Hey Mr. Visitor, alway good to say straight away what's on your mind...  

LE

LE, I appoint you vice President   Congratulations!

[superval99]

not as obedient as lap dog Guy Fletcher,
 
Hey Mr. Visitor, alway good to say straight away what's on your mind... 

Maybe you just should keep it more civilized.. Also the man himself, MK, is described in a rather tacky way through this description, it seems you have trouble with him basically?

 

LE

Cheers LE!   I agree entirely!     

[Love Expresso]

LE, I appoint you vice President   Congratulations!

Only if I have not to move to Sweden... or maybe, it's a nice country after all...
Too much responsibility for me, plus nobody can do this job better than you, plus Guy loves you! 
(not so sure if he feels the same when he reads "Northern Germany...")

LE

[Rollergirl]

Do you mean you are turning the job down?     

I can't say it doesn't hurt.... but I respect your decision

(yes Sweden is a nice country, but you wouldn't have to move here, with today's technology)

[Rollergirl]

by the way, it's not the job of President I was offering you, only Vice President. There is only one President    

or if you prefer you can be President of Vice ?

[Love Expresso]

I am in for the job of being the President of the Katy Perry Fan Club (not really), so I (would love to) think about that... Guy is a very hard competitor, but Katy has nicer legs hair, so I think I will go for her... Sorry, Guy, too much a double taxation here! 

LE

[Rollergirl]