’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