Love Over Gold tour 1982-1983
The promotion of the fourth Dire Straits album ‘Love Over Gold’ included the tour in Australia, New Zealand and first trip to Japan.
Personnel:
- Mark Knopfler
- John Illsley
- Alan Clark
- Hal Lindes
- Terry Williams
- Tommy Mandel
- Mel Collins
The tour line-up included the new band drummer Terry Williams, additional musicians Mel Collins (saxophone) and Tommy Mandel (keyboard)
After tour the band released a double live album ‘Alchemy Live ’ recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon on July 22/23, 1983. The album did not include any overdubs and re-recordings. Also ‘Alchemy’ was released in video in 1984.