Dire Straits Complete

Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes 

Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)

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Album related: Local Hero

Year: 2024

Originally released on: Going Home 12" Single (Europe, BMG – BMGCAT837EP, BMG – 4050538980943)

Category: B-Side

Track Length: 8:30

Notes:  A landmark in rock music history, this new, very special recording of Mark Knopfler’s anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ has been recorded to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. Produced by Guy Fletcher, the track features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists and musicians in history. This version is shorter and Guy Fletcher explained why in his diary: 

Owing to the extensive lead times required for vinyl manufacturing, the deadline for delivery of the vinyl master was soon upon us and, I grabbed Mark and we mixed what is the stereo version for the half-speed, 45RPM disk which ultimately, Miles Showell at Abbey Road so masterfully cut. Of course, there were still a whole host of players who wanted to contribute, and the only way that could happen was if the track was extended. Again. This is the reason the two versions exist