Mark Knopfler & Willy Deville - Storybook Love -

The song reached the height of mainstream acclaim in 1988 when it was nominated for at the 60th Academy Awards .

When Knopfler heard DeVille's "Storybook Love," with its lyrics about a romance "once upon a time," he immediately called director Rob Reiner and played it over the phone. Mark Knopfler & Willy DeVille - Storybook Love

The partnership began at the suggestion of Knopfler's wife, Lourdes. While Knopfler was scoring The Princess Bride in London, he was simultaneously producing DeVille's solo work. The song reached the height of mainstream acclaim

Willy DeVille performed the song live during the televised Oscars broadcast. Mark Knopfler & Willy DeVille - Storybook Love