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3 Reasons Dire Straits Took a Seven-Year Break

  1. Mark Knopfler focused on film scoring Knopfler spent the late 1980s composing soundtracks for movies like The Princess Bride and Last Exit to Brooklyn, which took priority over new Dire Straits material.

  2. He released solo work During the hiatus, Knopfler put out his first solo album, Golden Heart, further delaying a band reunion.

  3. The Brothers in Arms tour exhausted the band The massive world tour for that album left the group drained, and they needed a long rest before attempting another record.

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