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So Far Away

Dire Straits

1986

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About The Song

Reached #19 on the Hot 100, Charted for 14 weeks, Album: Brothers In Arms.

Peak Chart Position#19
Year1986
AlbumBrothers In Arms

Overview

Why This Song Matters

So Far Away became a nationally visible song, reaching #19 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 14 chart weeks. Brothers In Arms places the song in its original album setting.

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