On this day: in 1983, the Local Hero film soundtrack was released, featuring original music by Mark Knopfler. Later that year, Dire Straits performed ‘Going Home: Theme from Local Hero’ at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Listen to the original film soundtrack here: https://markknopfler.lnk.to/LocalHeroSR | Dire Straits

'I love Local Hero and my vinyl copy of the soundtrack was played to death until it was nothing more than a spiral scratch. An enduring favourite that benefits hugely from the input of ’80s musician Mark Knopfler. For me it’s the perfect example for the music of the film being the place setting.' British film critic, Mark Kermode, talks about his favourite film soundtracks of all time. Read here on Far Out Magazine: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mark-kermode-favourite-movie-soundtracks-knopfler-g

109K views · 2.3K reactions | The new recording of 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)', in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America, is out now. Thank you to all the artists who contributed to the track, and to all the fans for supporting the project. Download the single here: markknopfler.lnk.to/downloadFA #MarkKnopflersGuitarHeroes | Mark Knopfler | Facebook

Mark Knopfler Going Home Theme of the Local Hero (A Night In London Official Live Video) | Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler Fans Worldwide