Mark Knopfler - Romeo and Juliet for BBC Piano Room
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Dire Straits classic, written by Mark for the 1981 album "Making Movies" performed by Mark Knopfler solo for the Ken Bruce's show in the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room.
The song written by Knopfler, was inspired by his failed romance with Holly Vincent, lead singer of the short-lived band Holly and The Italians.
Romeo and Juliet became a classic love song with a wide range of artists covering the track including Australian musician Lisa Mitchell, The Killers, Matt Nathanson, Edwin McCain, Michael Stanley and Monte Montgomery.
