Mark Knopfler

[cookie]

I'm listening to Mark Knopfler's latest disc and I'm in love and will have to now go and listen to everything else of his I can find.

I mean, I've always liked the Dire Straits radio hits, but that's all I really know. But I've always been meaning to check out Knopfler "someday."

Sheeit. I think I'll be checking him out every day for a while.

I'm in love with music again. What Knopfler have I missed that I musn't any longer? If there's something better than this new thing that I just randomly decided to listen to, I don't know if I can stand it!

Dang!

[Il Anto]

Hi Cookie!

I fell in love with Mark when I was 10 years old in 1985. That's when "Money For Nothing" came out. Lucky for me, when I bought the Brothers In Arms album I experienced music that well exceeded that #1 hit.

I've always preached that Knophler is one of the most underrated songwriters/guitarists out there. Just exploring some of his music proves that to anyone.

As I hinted above, Dire Straits's best stuff is in fact the songs that weren't hits. Just listen to the second half of Brothers In Arms, it's all there.

Then check their brilliant live album, Alchemy. Talk about wonderful musicianship. Love Over Gold is another beauty to check out. But essentially I think all of Dire Straits's albums are deserving of at least a cursory listen.

Then check out his soundtracks to Princess Bride and Last Exit to Brooklyn which are very interesting. For his non-film scores, listen to Shangri-La, a very strong solo album and his album with Chet Atkins called "Neck and Neck." Finally, you will most certainly love the album he did last year with Emmylou Harris called All The Roadrunning, which contain some really pretty songs and vocals from Ms. Harris.

I haven't heard Kill to Get Crimson yet, but based on your review, I'll definitely give it a listen. Thanks.

[Chris D]

The best songwriting is on "Making Movies." And you get Roy Bittan.

[LennyH]

The best songwriting is on "Making Movies." And you get Roy Bittan.

I'm with you. I still pull that out from time to time.

[Gentle Giant]

I like Mark Knopfler, but too much leaves me hungry for something else. And to me, Money for Nothing is unlistenable.

A nice Knopfler performance that you probably haven't heard is on the song "King's Call" from Thin Lizzy leader Phil Lynott's first solo album, Solo in Soho. The song is about Elvis' death, and Knopfler's mournful twang totally makes the tune.

If you're jonesing for Knopfler, I could try to email you an mp3.

[Lenny D.Guitarist]

Cooks,
Always a pleasure. Check out his stuff on youtube. Check out the cd with him and Chet Atkins and the dvd he made with Mr. Atkins. His fingerpicking is downright superb.

[cookie]

I like Mark Knopfler, but too much leaves me hungry for something else. And to me, Money for Nothing is unlistenable.

A nice Knopfler performance that you probably haven't heard is on the song "King's Call" from Thin Lizzy leader Phil Lynott's first solo album, Solo in Soho. The song is about Elvis' death, and Knopfler's mournful twang totally makes the tune.

If you're jonesing for Knopfler, I could try to email you an mp3.

Hey, GG--That's really nice. Thanks! Cookie Coogan at Y-A-H-O-O daht u know whut. I appreciate that.

"Money for Nothin's" not my favorite either. "Walk of Life" always makes me feel good, though.

I want to check out "Making Movies" but I think I'll have to buy the real deal because that one isn't available over at Rhapsody. That's cool; I have a Borders coupon so this looks as good as anything to buy.

Thanks, guys!

[cookie]

Lenny D.: I'll do the You Tube thing when I have more time to spare. Thanks for heads up.

[VIBEr]

I want to check out "Making Movies" but I think I'll have to buy the real deal because that one isn't available over at Rhapsody.

Cookie, Making Movies is available at Rhapsody. Be sure to search for Dire Straits and not Mark Knopfler since that album is a band album.

[cookie]

Cookie, Making Movies is available at Rhapsody. Be sure to search for Dire Straits and not Mark Knopfler since that album is a band album.

Ah! Many thanks for the clarification!

[ribot_for_president]

Finally, you will most certainly love the album he did last year with Emmylou Harris called All The Roadrunning, which contain some really pretty songs and vocals from Ms. Harris.

that's a big favorite around these parts

[Chazro]

Just goes to show the universal truth; different strokes for different folks. I wasn't aware Knopfler had released a new one until I read this thread. Being a fan I went and picked it up and all I can say is; what a snoozefest, an instant cure for insomnia. Truthfully, I can't give it a complete listen. What I do with records that don't grab me on 1st listen is put it away and re-visit again later (usually I'll forget I own a record like this and re-discover it down the road). I thought Shangri-La was a good effort, Neck & Neck is thoroughly charming with great work from Knopfler & Atkins. My favorite Dire Straits record was the underrated 'On Every Street', a Dire straits record in name only (ala Steely Dan's studio efforts) featuring one of the last recorded performances by the late, great, Jeff Porcaro.