Local Hero - Wild Theme (Dire Straits - Live)

Guess I've spent more time in the Working Class neighborhoods in the UK than in the US, and somehow I may have a greater appreciation or sympathy for the people who live in such straits. I have long thought that adversity nurtures creativity, or at least the striving to overcome such adversity does. And perhaps I am mistaken, but after watching "Romeo and Juliet" a dozen times or more I am left wondering whether Knopfler's awesome talent and considerable success has brought him Happiness.

It might be argued that everyone is entitled to happiness and the pursuit thereof. It has been argued that Happiness is a conscious decision. And it has been argued that Happiness can be molded to fit the person, like a lump of clay may be molded to an unique shape.

And it may be that, in the end, being a local hero, a big fish in a small pond, as it were, is worth more than being known by millions around the world.

A nice collection of images, well and thoughtfully assembled to accompany one of Knopfler's finest compositions.
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