Brothers in Arms

Dire Straits

About Brothers in Arms

"Brothers in Arms" is a 1985 song by Dire Straits, appearing as the closing track on the album of the same name. It was written in 1982, the year of the Falklands War. It was re-released in 2007 as a special edition to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the conflict and raise funds for veterans of it with posttraumatic stress disorder.


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1985
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These mist covered mountains
Are a home now for me
But my home is the lowlands
And always will be

Some day you'll return to
Your valleys and your farms
And you'll no longer burn
To be brothers in arms

Through these fields of destruction
Baptisms of fire
I've witnessed your suffering
As the battles raged higher

And though we were hurt so bad
In the fear and alarm
You did not desert me
My brothers in arms

There's so many different worlds
So many different suns
And we have just one world
But we live in different ones

Now the sun's gone to hell
And the moon's riding high
Let me bid you farewell
Every man has to die

But it's written in the starlight
And every line on your palm
We're fools to make war
On our brothers in arms

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Dire Straits

Dire Straits were a British rock band, formed in 1977 by former journalist and teacher Mark Knopfler, initially composed of Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). more »

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Written by: Mark Knopfler

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15 facts about this song

Song Concept
"Brothers in Arms" reflects on the futility and senseless nature of war. The song title refers to the common phrase used to denote soldiers' solidarity in battle.
Release Date
Released in 1985, "Brothers in Arms" is the closing track on Dire Straits' fifth studio album which shares the same name.
Chart Success
The song attained considerable charter success. It reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and number 25 on the United States Billboard Hot 100.
Film Feature
"Brothers in Arms" gained added prominence when it was featured in the 1986 Miami Vice episode 'Out Where the Buses Don’t Run.'
Historical Context
Written by lead vocalist Mark Knopfler, the song was influenced by the Falklands War, which was waged by the UK against Argentina in 1982.
Popular Cover
A famous cover of "Brothers in Arms" was performed by Gregorian for their album "Masters of Chant Chapter III" in 2002.
Live Performances
"Brothers in Arms" was regularly performed live by Dire Straits during their 1985-1992 concerts, and today it remains a staple of Knopfler's solo concerts.
Musical Composition
The song is renowned for its haunting guitar solo, which was performed by Knopfler using a 1937 National Style-O resonator guitar.
Music Video
The music video for this song, though not as successful as "Money For Nothing," is known for its early experimentation with computer animation.
Cultural Influence
The song has been used as a soundtrack in video games like "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" and TV shows like "The West Wing", serving to convey emotionally charged moments.
Awards
The album "Brothers In Arms," featuring the titular single, won two Grammy Awards in 1986, including Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Legacy
"Brothers In Arms" is ranked number 351 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
Charity Contribution
In 2007, the song was included on a compilation album produced by the charity War Child titled "Help!: A Day in the Life," reflecting on its anti-war sentiment.
Running Time
The album version of "Brothers in Arms" is 7 minutes long, but a shorter 4-minute version was made for radio play.
Innovative Album
The "Brothers in Arms" album became the first album to sell more copies in compact disc format than vinyl and also helped to popularize the new CD format.

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