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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: RSD 2024 EP The Boy

« Last post by Knopflerfan on April 23, 2024, 10:17:55 AM »

Yes, indeed LE 'The boy' as a singular track is a very moving, pretty tune that simply draws you in especially with those very warm, loving lyrics. I particularly like

But the moon's a giant lantern,
There's no need for a light
I'll be home in good time
In the morning

Especially as at one particular time I was laid in bed with the curtains open looking into the night sky!

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: The Boy EP (03) All Comers

« Last post by rmarques821 on April 23, 2024, 10:16:33 AM »

All Comers is one of the best songs in recent years. Nice melody, up-tempo, with a folky taste and well written lyrics.
Border Reiver has a menage à trois with Done With Bonaparte and What It Is and this song is born.

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: (19) Your leading man

« Last post by dustyvalentino on April 23, 2024, 10:11:01 AM »

Aaaand... after three listens this one is now stuck in my head!

It's interesting how songs that appear unremarkable at first listen can go on to become favourites.

Now, if we weren't already huge MK fans and we weren't struck by a song at first listen we wouldn't keep going back for more.

I wonder if I listened to the new Taylor Swift album multiple times I would start getting favourites from that one 

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: RSD 2024 EP The Boy

« Last post by Love Expresso on April 23, 2024, 09:53:22 AM »

I  was prepared to love All Comers (after having heard it before from the video source) and it is a great song, but the true gem on this EP for me  is "The Boy". Such a wonderful piece. I take a wild guess and think that this was thought about as a possible title track of a possibly other mix of titles on the main album. The boxing background from the other songs is more a fairground one. The talk about "not fitting" I don't buy completely. You can say that about almost every song on side A of One Deep River. 

The Story of the boy, the view of parents on their son who goes to London to make his dream come true  could also be a metaper about MK himself. I haven't read such heartfelt and warm lyrics full of love from Mark in a long time. Also the music and the melody are both so beautiful. There is no song on One Deep River that is so good, although All Comers is as good in another way -full band, perfect opener, much energy, all that was said already is right of course.

Also I take a wild guess that the beautiful art work for the EP (with that nice golden glittering) was considered as art work and title of the album earlier during production. The Boy, an album about himself and his youth. Later it was then decided to change the title. From the 25 songs, an album with totally other character and style would have been possible.

LE

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: Missed out on The Boy? Limited number available online NOW

« Last post by localhero1986 on April 23, 2024, 09:23:57 AM »

3 available in the Netherlands: https://www.cdenlp.eu/a-87551544/12-vinyl-single/mark-knopfler-boy-12in/#description

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: RSD 2024 EP The Boy

« Last post by Knopflerfan on April 23, 2024, 09:10:24 AM »

It is true that "All Comers" hits you at the very first listening but, when I played the EP for the first time, it was "Mr Solomon said" the one that caught my attention and sounded more promising, and after being all morning yesterday listening to the digitalized files at work on constant repeat, it's that song my favorite of all the record.

And all the songs are very beautiful indeed, maybe "The Boy" is the one I like the less, but "Mr Solomon" is my number one if I had to choose only one song from this EP.

Oh I agree, All Comers is absolutely brilliant and in my eyes it's a journey back to the sounds of the Get Lucky sessions when the 'Folksters' appeared! Of course hearing 'All comers' at the promo event makes one slightly biased towards having that as a fave of the ep too, but I am also very keen on Mr Solomans Said as it is a perfect opener to the EP - setting the stage for four wondrous tracks that deserve to be on their own!

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: Missed out on The Boy? Limited number available online NOW

« Last post by jbaent on April 23, 2024, 07:54:11 AM »

80 copies available in different countries:

https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=3463949&ev=mb

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: New Album - One Deep River

« Last post by jbaent on April 23, 2024, 07:52:58 AM »

They could alternatively comprise a mini album on CD containing The Boy EP + ODR bonus vinyl EP tracks. Oh wait… that would probably be too convenient for the paying customer.

And also artistically, a nonsense.

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: RSD 2024 EP The Boy

« Last post by jbaent on April 23, 2024, 07:51:45 AM »

It is true that "All Comers" hits you at the very first listening but, when I played the EP for the first time, it was "Mr Solomon said" the one that caught my attention and sounded more promising, and after being all morning yesterday listening to the digitalized files at work on constant repeat, it's that song my favorite of all the record.

And all the songs are very beautiful indeed, maybe "The Boy" is the one I like the less, but "Mr Solomon" is my number one if I had to choose only one song from this EP.

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One Deep River / The Boy / Re: The Boy EP (03) All Comers

« Last post by natork on April 23, 2024, 01:46:05 AM »

Guys, I'm getting the EP next weekend.   
Can I get a file of the song from someone?  Thanks in advance

I'm in the same situation. I live in Brazil. If someone can send the ep songs to me as well, please do so! Thanks!