Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero
Dire Straits, 1984, from Alchemy. Solo by Mark Knopfler.
The live Alchemy version of Knopfler's film theme turns a simple, anthemic melody into a crowd-lifting guitar showcase. The sustained, singing tone makes it a concert highlight.
Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero by Dire Straits is #8 in our ranking of the best Dire Straits guitar solos. The solo is played by Mark Knopfler and the song was released in 1984.
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Who played the guitar solo on Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero?
Mark Knopfler played the solo on Dire Straits's Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero (1984).