I would be inclined to go along with Lindsey's answer, since Dire Straits' song has received a lot of airplay since its release, probably second only to 'Sultans Of Swing' as their most popular single.
However, if you are sure the song you are chasing is definitely from the 1970's check out a song called 'Romeo' from a band called Mr Big, which was a number four hit in 1977.
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