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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends - New TV Show - April 25th 2024
« Last post by Robson on Today at 03:48:06 PM »I'm looking for an episode with Carlos Santana. Anyone help?
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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: One Deep River - Album Charts
« Last post by Rail King on Today at 03:15:53 PM »Update ODR Album Charts.
ODR is most popular in Switzerland.
Doesn't surprise me, with all its train metaphors. We (the Swiss) are obsessed with trains.
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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends - New TV Show - April 25th 2024
« Last post by Peter1981 on Today at 02:56:57 PM »I still have to watch the last episode, but what a treat this show is! So cool to see the 2 of them acting like a true team, both seem like naturally nice guys. And Brian Johnson is a tornado of positivity! Love it.
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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: Swiss interview
« Last post by Rail King on Today at 02:53:39 PM »
Oh, by the way, does anyone know whether Mark plans to reunite Dire Straits?
I heard he is set to accept guest appearance on vibraphone with Dire Straits Experience or Dire Straits Legacy
If his vibraphone parts are elaborate enough (like Alan Clark's keyboard parts) they should credit him as a co-songwriter.
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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: (16) What I’m gonna need
« Last post by stratmad on Today at 01:07:41 PM »"About Trump voters"
Why do you think so?
Sounds convincing to me as well.
The guy (not Robson, but the guy in the song!) is a bit limited but thinks he's very smart because he knows what the grapes badge means and because he knows where Mallorca is.
He's clearly American, from Tennessee (southern states), plays golf, like Don T.
He doesn't seem to know a lot of Spanish-speaking people (who might be called Alejandro) in his own state, although there is quite a large group of Latinos there.
He treats Alejandro as a waiter, although he's maybe a tourist / guest like him, because in his world, Spanish people are Latinos, and Latinos are staff, not guests.
I'm not sure if this makes any sense, and I'm still looking for some hidden meanings.
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Almost Straits / Re: Best DS tribute bands
« Last post by JF on Today at 11:47:53 AM »In my case, there is no sense in hear a tribute band.
There is no sense in hear a band copying another.
Well, as a musician, it's fun to copy or mimic Mark's guitar playing.
It's a selfish pleasure. "I can do it, now listen."
But, as a listener, i prefer to hear the real thing.
I prefer to listen a interpretation of MK/DS songs than a copy band.
Well, there is no need to do a completely different interpretation (which is valid), but sing it in a different way, play the harmony a bit different, play different licks etc...
+1000
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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: (16) What I’m gonna need
« Last post by Rail King on Today at 09:48:49 AM »The last one of from these sessions I've listened to – now I've finally caught up with everybody. 
The song isn't exactly Telegraph Road, indeed, and quite obviously not something they would ever have considered putting on the album. But in a strange way, I'm enjoying it a lot. It's very unambitious, musically and lyrically, but I find it intriguing because Mark has this talent for painting "mixed characters" – people whom you dislike, but, at the same time, find yourself identifying with. I'm not from Memphis, I hate golf, I do know that Mallorca is a part of Spain (even though Mallorcans speak their own language and many of them would prefer to be independent or part of Catalonia) – but I do love a cold, crisp, dry white wine and I understand how this guy just tries to be friendly and can't help but talk down to the bartender. I've been in similar situations, and probably many of us have been (and I've worked as a bartender myself, so I know the other side, too). I really like the way how Mark doesn't judge his characters, but just portrays them with a few sketches. I only know a handful of Randy Newman's songs, and based on that, think that the comparison only goes so far, but I do think Mark generally does a great job with his "character" songs.
By the way, did you notice how Greg Leisz accentuates "Tennesseeae" with his pedal steel? Brilliant. Beautiful playing by him and Mark throughout the song.
The song isn't exactly Telegraph Road, indeed, and quite obviously not something they would ever have considered putting on the album. But in a strange way, I'm enjoying it a lot. It's very unambitious, musically and lyrically, but I find it intriguing because Mark has this talent for painting "mixed characters" – people whom you dislike, but, at the same time, find yourself identifying with. I'm not from Memphis, I hate golf, I do know that Mallorca is a part of Spain (even though Mallorcans speak their own language and many of them would prefer to be independent or part of Catalonia) – but I do love a cold, crisp, dry white wine and I understand how this guy just tries to be friendly and can't help but talk down to the bartender. I've been in similar situations, and probably many of us have been (and I've worked as a bartender myself, so I know the other side, too). I really like the way how Mark doesn't judge his characters, but just portrays them with a few sketches. I only know a handful of Randy Newman's songs, and based on that, think that the comparison only goes so far, but I do think Mark generally does a great job with his "character" songs.
By the way, did you notice how Greg Leisz accentuates "Tennesseeae" with his pedal steel? Brilliant. Beautiful playing by him and Mark throughout the song.
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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: (18) Dolly shop man
« Last post by Robson on May 20, 2024, 05:12:42 PM »"organised religion"
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My questions are multiplying.
Churches, mosques, whatever. Preachers "talking heaven or hell" and soliciting donations from the congregation.
Yes, it all makes sense. And then there's this line:
I'm not an operator
I'm not here to take you in
I'm not here to tell your fortune
Or listen to your sins
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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: (18) Dolly shop man
« Last post by dustyvalentino on May 20, 2024, 05:09:03 PM »"organised religion"
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My questions are multiplying.
Churches, mosques, whatever. Preachers "talking heaven or hell" and soliciting donations from the congregation.