Recorded in 1991 and released in 1993, 'On the Night' captures Dire Straits in their final years, on their last major tour. The album showcases the band performing live material drawn from their extensive back catalog.
- The album was recorded over multiple dates during the band's 1991 European tour, including stops in France and Belgium.
- 'On the Night' reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 5 on the US Billboard 200.
- The release was accompanied by a live video, also titled 'On the Night', directed by Terry Shand.
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977, fronted by guitarist and singer Mark Knopfler. They were one of the biggest selling music artists of the 1980s, before quietly disbanding in 1995.
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