....and Sultans - I got the impression you will not hear that as much just like on the last tour... Far better tunes available ne thinks. I personally feel Mark has far better tunes/songs available and its time to move on....
Totally agree, Knopflerfan! At first, I admit that I was disappointed that SOS wasn't being played, but as the tour progressed I really didn't miss it at all and enjoyed other songs, such as the wonderful Gator Blood much more.
I have made a little compilation of lesser heard songs on the tour, including Miss You Blues, Dream of the Drowned Submariner, Back to Tupelo, 5.15am, Yon Two Crows and a few others and I realise I like them just as much as I liked SOS, but in a different way- especially BTT - MK's guitar is so beautiful! These are also really good songs for winding-down at the end of the day!
Regarding TOL. I would prefer to remember it as it was played in '85, because if it was played again today, I have a feeling it might be a great disappointment - best leave it where it is, a beautiful memory!