Mark Knopfler Local Hero 1983 Original US Pressing VG+

Mark Knopfler – Local Hero

Warner Bros. Records – 1-23827

Vinyl, LP, US 1983

Small cut out (import) that was common 40 years ago

US pressing

L.A. (Allied Record) pressing, using WB "shields" or "logo-wallpaper" style label introduced in 1983.

Portada VG+

Vinilo VG++ (muy buen sonido, comprobado)

Local Hero es la primera banda sonora publicada por el líder de Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, para la película homónima de Bill Forsyth. La música atrajo a muchos de los seguidores de Dire Straits y aún hoy en día es uno de los trabajos más reconocibles de Mark Knopfler. Mark Knopfler suele utilizar la pieza Going Home como cierre de la mayoría de sus conciertos.

The melody of 'Going Home' was penned by Glasgow-born and Newcastle-raised musician Mark Knopfler with lead saxophone lines by late American jazz saxophonist Michael Brecker.

The instrumental theme song has developed an emotional bond to the fans of Knopfler's hometown club, Newcastle United.

'Going Home' was created when Knopfler - a lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer with the band Dire Straits - sought a new dimension for his film-score writing.

'Going Home' left those who watched the film 'Local Hero' teary-eyed, and now has the same effect on Magpies supporters.

Beyond Newcastle, the composition has also aired at home games of Aberdeen, Tranmere Rovers and Burton Albion.

When Newcastle's stadium bar was officially relaunched as 'Shearer's' under its new ownership in March 2022, it was only fitting that Knopfler was present to perform 'Going Home' live - reportedly without charging a fee for the rendition