Sort of a country sound here a little bit. Subject matter is interesting, sounds kind of like the stock car circuit touring in America. Last three or so minutes are great, that slowly building guitar in low pitched tones…
The playout evokes cars hurtling around a track, changing gear, weaving around others, even more so if you ever have the good fortune to see Mark and the band play it live where it really hits you like a wall of sound.
@@mickeyhank there are a few recordings of Mark and the band playing it live. Obviously it's not the same as actually being there but they do give you a sense of the difference from the studio recording. I saw this one the other day: ua-cam.com/video/kI51WkVV0eU/v-deo.html. It's one of those songs where the whole band joins in regardless of what instrument they play and yet it all hangs together perfectly. The sheer amount of talent is incredible. I hope we'll both get to see Mark again one day after the current strife is over.
truly one of Mark Knopfler's best songs
First time I was ever first. Superb song, superb choice Tre, and superb comments. Good on you.
The live version of this song is phenomenal!
You should listen " Boom like that" by Mark Knopfler.
For me is one of his best songs
Mark has written some amazing 'biography' songs hasn't he? Boom Like That, Song for Sonny Liston, Beryl, Sailing to Philadelphia...
Listen to this whilst watching Nascar. That's what it is all about. So descriptive.
You need to see a live version of this....seriously. The one with EmmyLou Harris is flawless.
great song , other good one of my favorites of knopfler its Poscards from Paraguay
Fantastic song Tre, and even better live. Check out Baloney Again from the same album.
When heard live it is much better
Sort of a country sound here a little bit. Subject matter is interesting, sounds kind of like the stock car circuit touring in America. Last three or so minutes are great, that slowly building guitar in low pitched tones…
The playout evokes cars hurtling around a track, changing gear, weaving around others, even more so if you ever have the good fortune to see Mark and the band play it live where it really hits you like a wall of sound.
@@jjc5407 I did see Mark live once but I don’t think he played this. I like your imagery a lot, will think of it next time I listen…
@@mickeyhank there are a few recordings of Mark and the band playing it live. Obviously it's not the same as actually being there but they do give you a sense of the difference from the studio recording. I saw this one the other day: ua-cam.com/video/kI51WkVV0eU/v-deo.html. It's one of those songs where the whole band joins in regardless of what instrument they play and yet it all hangs together perfectly. The sheer amount of talent is incredible. I hope we'll both get to see Mark again one day after the current strife is over.