Originally posted by oddball: I wasn't much of a fan of Brothers in Arms, in particular Money For Nothing. I loved their earlier songs, Skateaway, Romeo & Juliet, Sultans of Swing. I also liked his guitar work on Dylan's Infidel album.
I'm with you, but they were still a good band. Not every song is a winner. Money For Nothing seemed designed to be a FM radio hit.
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July 24, 2018, 06:01 PM
Ripley
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Originally posted by jhe888: Romeo and Juliet is a good song, but good heavens that video is pure cheese.
I love the song, didn't even bother to watch to vid. Sorry, don't let it ruin the song for you.
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July 24, 2018, 06:12 PM
Butch 2340
Best thing they ever did IMHO.
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July 24, 2018, 06:22 PM
Jimbo54
I would have paid big bucks to see Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton when they toured together. Two of my favorite performers for sure.
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July 24, 2018, 06:31 PM
sasquatch28
Mark Knopfler is hands down my favorite artist. His solo albums are all different, but each one is filled with great songs and no filler. Im hoping for a new album and tour this year or next.
July 24, 2018, 10:15 PM
CoolRich59
Big fan of Dire Straits to this day.
One of my big regrets was being in France in 1982 and finding out Dire Straits was playing in a local club. I managed to score tickets, but got violently ill and could not make it.
I was able to see Dire Straits in 1985.
As JHE mentioned, Knopfler has had a great solo career; I am an even bigger fan of his solo work.
I have seen Knopfler here in Chicago twice (2010 and 2015).
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July 24, 2018, 10:45 PM
tigereye313
Dire Straits is superb. Sultans still has some of my favorite guitar work, bar none.
Knopfler's solo albums are outstanding as well, particularly Privateering. Such a variety of styles.
Looking forward to his upcoming album as well.
July 24, 2018, 10:55 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
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Originally posted by PHPaul: Love 'em! Got the Brothers in Arms album, the whole album is good.
Not a bad song on the whole ablum...I'm listening to it now... Why Worry just started
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July 24, 2018, 11:28 PM
4x5
I'm a huge fan of Mark Knopfler's guitar playing. Pure awesome!
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July 25, 2018, 12:24 AM
YooperSigs
There are a handful of songs that actually move me. Band of Brothers is one of them.
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July 25, 2018, 05:55 AM
fpuhan
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Knopfler's playing with Chet Atkins. Search YouTube and you'll find tons of stuff. Neck And Neck was an album the two recorded together.
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July 25, 2018, 07:00 AM
NK402
Sultans of Swing is one of those songs, that in your head, you know every note of the guitar solo.
July 25, 2018, 08:22 AM
6guns
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Originally posted by fpuhan: I'm surprised no one has mentioned Knopfler's playing with Chet Atkins. Search YouTube and you'll find tons of stuff. Neck And Neck was an album the two recorded together.
Sailor1911 did on page 1.
Extreme talent! I've never seen Mark, but hope to someday.
Off the top of my head, I'd say Telegraph Road is my favorite. First album is great too!
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July 25, 2018, 11:09 AM
rusbro
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Originally posted by jhe888:
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Originally posted by oddball: I wasn't much of a fan of Brothers in Arms, in particular Money For Nothing. I loved their earlier songs, Skateaway, Romeo & Juliet, Sultans of Swing. I also liked his guitar work on Dylan's Infidel album.
I'm with you, but they were still a good band. Not every song is a winner. Money For Nothing seemed designed to be a FM radio hit.
MFN got played into the ground on FM radio, and MTV. I still change the radio station when it comes on. SoS has got to be one of the all-time greatest rock songs.
One good song possibly not yet mentioned was Industrial Disease. It's fun for the lyrics more than the music, IMO.
