It’s A Long Way Back

’It’s A Long Way Back’ is the second single from John Illsley’s 8th solo album VIII. You can download the single from all music streaming services and order your copy of VIII from Steve Smith - Keyboards Scott Mckeon - Lead Guitar and Gut Strung Guitar Robbie McIntosh - Electric Guitar Melvin Duffy - Pedal Steel Guitar Paul Beavis - Drums and Percussion Hannah Robinson — Backing Vocals and Percussion Jessica Van den Bogaerde - Backing Vocals DeeDee Illsley - Backing Vocals Video Directed by Dennis Madden for Koala Films John Illsley is an English musician who rose to fame as the bass guitarist of the critically acclaimed band Dire Straits. With Dire Straits, John has been the recipient of multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards and a Heritage Award. As one of the founding band members, with Mark Knopfler, his brother David and drummer Pick Withers, John played a major role in the development of the Dire Straits’ sound. You can read all about his fascinating life as part of one of the biggest bands in the world in his book, ’My Life In Dire Straits’ available to purchase both in print and audio: