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re: Favorite Dire Straits song

Posted on 5/31/23 at 1:18 pm to
Posted by SOLA
There
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 1:18 pm to
Do you think guitar George really knew all the chords?
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 1:28 pm to
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Do you think guitar George really knew all the chords?


I don't know, Knopfler sounded pretty sarcastic in that line though
Posted by Gauxt
Prairieville
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 1:39 pm to
In the Gallery.....but luv em all
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 1:50 pm to
I'm a big fan of Dire Straits and Knopfler in particular, just such fantastic songwriting about mostly average lives. He makes heroes of everyday people, in incredible situations.
Corn Beef City, is kick arse. The guys out stealing fuel to keep his equipment running
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and that highly refined Dan electro sound...seems appropriate.
This post was edited on 6/3/23 at 5:24 am
Posted by Gauxt
Prairieville
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 1:52 pm to
I had a cassette of David Knopfler solo stuff and liked it also.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 2:57 pm to
I had a David Knopfler cassette in the mid 80s. Sounded a lot like Mark
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 2:58 pm to
Why do you think they called him Guitar George?
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 4:41 pm to
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Down To The Waterline
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 4:44 pm to
if you;ve never heard it, seek out the album knopfler did with chet atkins


Posted by TNtrash
The Cotton Fields
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 4:52 pm to
You’re Latest Trick
Mark Knopfler solo would be Darling Pretty
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
43196 posts
Posted on 5/31/23 at 4:56 pm to
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if you;ve never heard it, seek out the album knopfler did with chet atkins



Man, I'm gonna have to look that up.

I saw Dire Straits in the LSU Student Union in 1980. One of the most memorable concerts I have ever gone to.

ETA: That is really good, highly recommend anyone who has not to check that album out.
This post was edited on 5/31/23 at 7:46 pm
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
30982 posts
Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:00 pm to
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Why do you think they called him Guitar George?


I don't know, they call some bald guys "Curly" and big guys "Tiny".
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
30982 posts
Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:08 pm to
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if you;ve never heard it, seek out the album knopfler did with chet atkins


I think they did 2 albums together.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:18 pm to
In the process of finding the album with Chet Atkins I ran across this as well.



Going to check them both out in the next day or so
Posted by IonaTiger
The Commonwealth Of Virginia
Member since Mar 2006
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Posted on 5/31/23 at 7:55 pm to
I was always a fan of "Walk of Life" and enjoyed the video:

Walk of Life
Posted by Tigris
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Member since Jul 2005
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Posted on 6/1/23 at 11:34 am to
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I ran across this as well.


It's a good one. Two of my favorite musicians, period. Their longevity and dedication to their music is amazing.

Why Worry -Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
Posted by Locoguan0
St. George, LA
Member since Nov 2017
7096 posts
Posted on 6/1/23 at 1:21 pm to
Sultans... I can't listen to it without giving myself a sore throat from singing.
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
78386 posts
Posted on 6/1/23 at 4:49 pm to
it’s probably Money for Nothing.

which is like saying Stairway to heaven is your favorite Led Zepplin song

Sultan’s of Swing is probably #2
walk of Life#3
Posted by TomJoadGhost
Alabama
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Posted on 6/1/23 at 5:26 pm to
Your Latest Trick
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
70096 posts
Posted on 6/2/23 at 6:33 am to
quote:

Your Latest Trick


excellent choice. The back end of that album is highly underrated. Why Worry, mans too strong, etc
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