Knopfer is brilliant, having written this after reading Pynchon, which for a Brit (or anybody) is, more than impressive. Taylor, on the other hand . . . let's just say that of all the great artists who gave poor Jimmy a break, Knopfler came closer than Carole King, Joni Mitchell, or Elvis Costello ever did to getting his money's worth. Taylor sings an almost plausible Mason in his first verse, despite pronouncing "society" more in the Philly way than the Bristol way, then falls apart. The only thing Taylor ever touched that I would touch myself. If not for the great Knopfler.
Mark Knopfler & James Taylor
You know that feeling you get when certain songs play. Songs like Wichita Lineman, White Bird, Nights in White Satin, etc.
There’s another one that’s about the Mason Dixon line of all things. It ‘gets’ me every time.
Mark Knopfler & James Taylor Sailing to Philadelphia
Here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrLdKYRBOEE
What songs ‘Get’ you every time?
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