This story song is another semi-autobiographical Mark Knopfler composition, reminiscing about visiting the fairground at the Spanish City in Whitley Bay. As a boy, Knopfler lived in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, about 10 miles away. The fair may have been what inspired him to pursue a musical career; he said once that it was the first place he heard rock 'n' roll played really loud. It would eventually close, but for a while "Tunnel Of Love" was its unofficial anthem.
Although it was written solely by Knopfler, the song begins with a sample of "The Carousel Waltz" by Rogers and Hammerstein, a song that would typically be playing on the Tunnel Of Love amusement park ride.
The song runs 8:11 with a trademark lengthy Knopfler guitar solo. It was issued as a single in many territories (not America) but had to be split into two parts to fit on the 45 rpm disc. "Part 1," running 5:01, can play as a standalone version.
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