# Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero guitar solo

> Mark Knopfler's guitar solo on Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero by Dire Straits (1984). From the album Alchemy. A classic rock classic from the 1980s.

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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.

## In our lists

- [The Best Dire Straits Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/dire-straits-guitar-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### 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).

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