Many great suggesions here. Other MK albums not miss are his duo album with Emmylou Harris "All the Roadrunning," and the remastering of many of hits on "The Best Of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler; Private Investigations." Superb sound quality.
Also, Highly recommended is the VHS version of Mark's "Knight In London" concert with much of the music from the 'Golden Heart" album, some Dire Straits standards with his new band with Richard Bennett, Glen Worf, etc. and a phenomenal version of Sultans of Swing with a breathtaking extended solo guitar riff toward the end of that cut. For some reason the DVD version of that concert foolishly left out Sultans of Swing on the disk; really shortsighted ommission of the producers. Also, surprisingly, the sound on the VHS version is far superior to the DVD.
You can usually find the VHS version inexpensively (>$10)online. If not, contact me at:
jgiacalo@regis.edu
Sounds like we have similar musical tastes. If I hear from you I'll assemble a list of CD suggestions.
Also, Highly recommended is the VHS version of Mark's "Knight In London" concert with much of the music from the 'Golden Heart" album, some Dire Straits standards with his new band with Richard Bennett, Glen Worf, etc. and a phenomenal version of Sultans of Swing with a breathtaking extended solo guitar riff toward the end of that cut. For some reason the DVD version of that concert foolishly left out Sultans of Swing on the disk; really shortsighted ommission of the producers. Also, surprisingly, the sound on the VHS version is far superior to the DVD.
You can usually find the VHS version inexpensively (>$10)online. If not, contact me at:
jgiacalo@regis.edu
Sounds like we have similar musical tastes. If I hear from you I'll assemble a list of CD suggestions.