Private Investigations: The Very Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler (2005)
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Product Summary
Format: CD
Manufacturer: Warner/reprise/maverick
Buy.com Sku: 201994947
UPC: 093624989127
UPC 14: 00093624989127
Release Date: 11/8/2005
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
Sample
1. Telegraph Road ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
2. Sultans Of Swing ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
3. Love Over Gold ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
4. Romeo & Juliet ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
5. Tunnel Of Love ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
6. Skateaway ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
7. Private Investigations - (album version) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
8. So Far Away - (full version) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
9. Money For Nothing - (album version) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
10. Walk Of Life ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
11. Your Latest Trick - (edit) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
Disc 2
Song Title
Sample
1. Calling Elvis - (album version) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
2. On Every Street - (album version) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
3. Going Home (Theme from The Local Hero) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
4. Long Road, The (Theme from Cal) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
5. Why Aye Man ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
6. Sailing To Philadelphia ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
7. What It Is ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
8. Trawlerman's Song, The ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
9. Boom, Like That ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
10. Brothers In Arms - (album version) ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
11. All The Roadrunning ~ Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler
Album Notes and Credits
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Personnel: Dire Straits; Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler. |
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Since the 1970s Mark Knopfler has been carving out a niche for himself as a distinctive and much-admired songwriter and guitarist, first with his band Dire Straits and later as a solo artist. This 2-disc set collects many of the highlights from both phases of Knopfler's career. |
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With a deft, fingerpicking style that references bluegrass, jazz, blues, and rock, Knopfler's guitar playing sounds like no one else's. And his literate, evocative pop songs and understated, Dylan-esque vocal delivery are by no means run of the mill either. Nestled between his best-known tunes ("Sultans of Swing;" "Money for Nothing"), are gems like the grooving "Skateaway," the jazzy, minor-key "Your Latest Trick," and the instrumental "Going Home." While PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS is not comprehensive in terms of either the Dire Straits catalogue or its leader's solo output, it is an excellent sampler of Knopfler's talents. |
Producer: Chuck Ainlay; Mark Knopfler; Muff Winwood; Jimmy Iovine; Neil Dorfsman; Mark Knopfler; Chuck Ainlay; Muff Winwood; Jimmy Iovine; Neil Dorfsman; Dire Straits |
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Musical Guests | |
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Emmylou Harris |
Artist Overview
Although his much-heralded band, Dire Straits, didn't officially disintegrate until the 1990s, lead guitarist Mark Knopfler had enjoyed an impressively prolific solo career since he was recruited to score the 1983 film LOCAL HERO. The soundtrack's sparse and poignant melodies impressed filmgoers and directors, and an alternate career for the rocker was born. He went on to write acclaimed scores for several films, as well as making notable appearances on albums by a diverse roster of big-name artists. As a solo artist, Knopfler occasionally goes back to his singer-songwriter roots and releases the odd album, to the great pleasure of his many fans. In 2006, he released ALL THE ROADRUNNING, a lovely duet album with singer Emmylou Harris.
Artist Influences
Bob Dylan | Chet Atkins | Eric Clapton | J.J. Cale | Jerry Reed | The Band | The Beatles | The Kinks | The Rolling Stones | Van Morrison
Bob Dylan | Chet Atkins | Eric Clapton | J.J. Cale | Jerry Reed | The Band | The Beatles | The Kinks | The Rolling Stones | Van Morrison
Artist Contemporaries
Aztec Camera | Bob Dylan | Bryan Adams | Bryan Ferry | Chet Atkins | David Gilmour | Eric Clapton | John Hiatt | Kate & Anna McGarrigle | Mink DeVille | Nick Lowe | Patrick O'Hearn (Bass) | Phil Collins | Phil Lynott | Randy Newman | Ry Cooder | Sam Phillips (Singer) | Sting | T-Bone Burnett | Tina Turner | Tom Petty | Tracy Chapman | Van Morrison
Aztec Camera | Bob Dylan | Bryan Adams | Bryan Ferry | Chet Atkins | David Gilmour | Eric Clapton | John Hiatt | Kate & Anna McGarrigle | Mink DeVille | Nick Lowe | Patrick O'Hearn (Bass) | Phil Collins | Phil Lynott | Randy Newman | Ry Cooder | Sam Phillips (Singer) | Sting | T-Bone Burnett | Tina Turner | Tom Petty | Tracy Chapman | Van Morrison
Artist Followers
Amos Lee | Counting Crows | Dave Matthews | David Poe | Freedy Johnston | Joe Henry | Kim Richey | Marc Cohn | Norah Jones
Amos Lee | Counting Crows | Dave Matthews | David Poe | Freedy Johnston | Joe Henry | Kim Richey | Marc Cohn | Norah Jones
Associated Artists and Works
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Private Investigations: The Best Of Mark Knopfler ~ Knopfler, Mark |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 11/15/2005 |
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Original Release Date : 2005 |
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Catalog ID : 49891 |
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Label : Warner Bros. |
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Number of Discs : 2 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00093624989127 |
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