The Ragpicker's Dream Review

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The Ragpicker's Dream ReviewFinally! A rock star who understands his strengths and knows how to use them to optimal effect! This is a brilliant, exquisite dispaly of song craft, subtle and sophisticated guitar playing, sublimely wrought melodies and arrangements that will stand as a hallmark of one of the truly great writers to have emerged at the end of the seventies. 25 years on and Mark Knopfler is more in command of his considerable powers than ever before. Perhaps through his soundtracks, stint with the Notting Hill Billies, his "Sailing to Philadelphia" Mark has shed his money for nothing vapour lock and emerged, or better reemerged as the eminent storyteller who so finally crafted epics like "Telegraph Road" and "Brothers in Arms" and of course "Sultans."
The genuine article, as one might say, he is Geordie through and through, and his borderlands colours wave bravely over this album of finely written stories. From the opening "Way Aye Man", all full of Tyneside atmosphere and courage to the closing "Old Pigweed" the narrators are real people with very effecting tales to tell. Knopfler and James McMurtry share that unique ability to gain the insight of people who live close to their circumstances, like most of us do, and dissect the issues that are the crest jewel of the decisions we make in life.
The band on this disc is just incredible. Chad Cromwell's drumming is the absolutely perfect foil for Knopfler's guitar lines, and fellow Notting Hillman, Guy Fletcher is on board to keep things organically true to the bone. The bass lines are as dynamic as the guitar runs and when you listen to "Coyote", complete with horns, it strikes you how well intelligence can swing. In some phrases, Knopfler brings to mind fellow Geordie Martin Stephenson, and perhaps it's in the Newcastle blood, the ability to swing. Certainly the pipe tunes from the tradition there roll with a sea spray you don't hear in other traditions, so it must carry over to more contemporary writers as well.
The waltz, "Ragpicker's Dream" is achingly beautiful, full of all the sentinmentality and bittersweetness of the waltzes he wrote for "Local Hero". Each and every song on this collection is a gem. As my headline states, this is a subtle, sophisticated masterpiece: it swings, it waltzes, it rocks and it stands on its own merits as a statement from a consummate musiciian and insightful writer of the daily vicissitudes of life that propel us as we embrace our past, present and future. Well done, Knop. Best of the Year!The Ragpicker's Dream OverviewThird solo album from the acclaimed leader of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, a rootsy American-leaning epic about theworking man. 2002. Warner.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live Review

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live ReviewWhile Time Life is selling a 9 disc set, this 3 disc package gives you the best bang for your buck. Over 40 performances of once in a lifetime combinations of classic rock and roll artists. I think most everyone will find the track listing helpful:
DVD 1
[1] Mick Jagger Inducts The Beatles 1988
Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1988) I Saw Her Standing There
[2] Cream Acceptance Speech 1993
Cream (1993) Sunshine Of Your Love
[3] Bruce Springsteen Inducts Roy Orbison 1987
Roy Orbison With Bruce Springsteen And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1987) Oh, Pretty Woman
[4] Creedence Clearwater Revival Acceptance Speech 1993
John Fogerty & Friends (1993) Green River
[5] Eddie Vedder Inducts The Doors 1993
The Doors With Eddie Vedder (1993) Light My Fire
[6] Tom Petty Inducts Buffalo Springfield 1997
Crosby, Stills & Nash With Tom Petty (1997) For What It's Worth
[7] Phil Lesh And Mickey Hart Induct Jefferson Airplane 1996
Jefferson Airplane (1996) Volunteers
[8] Santana Acceptance Speech 1998
Santana With Peter Green (1998) Black Magic Woman
[9] Crosby, Stills & Nash Acceptance Speech 1997
Crosby, Stills & Nash With James Taylor And Emmylou Harris (1997) Teach Your Children
[10] Jackson Browne Acceptance Speech 2004
Jackson Browne (2004) Running On Empty
[11] Eric Clapton Inducts The Band 1994
The Band With Eric Clapton (1994) The Weight
[12] Bruce Springsteen Acceptance Speech 1999
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (1999) The Promised Land
[13] Olivia And Dhani Harrison Accept for George Harrison 2004
Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood And Dhani Harrison (2004) Handle With Care
[14] Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison And Prince (2004) While My Guitar Gently Weeps
[15] Paul McCartney Acceptance Speech 1999
Paul McCartney And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1999) Let It Be
BONUS MATERIAL
INDUCTION SPEECHES
1) Paul McCartney Inducts John Lennon 1994
2) Bruce Springsteen Inducts Jackson Browne 2004
3) Elton John Inducts The Beach Boys 1988
4) Jann Wenner Inducts Sex Pistols 2006
5) Pete Townshend Inducts The Rolling Stones 1989
DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE
1) John Fogerty, Robbie Robertson And Bruce Springsteen Rehearsal, 1993
2) Cream Rehearsal, 1993
3) Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady And Paul Kantner Backstage, 1996
4) Crosby, Stills & Nash Rehearsal And Backstage, 1997
5) The Band And Eric Clapton Rehearsal, 1994
DVD 2
[1] Jackson Browne And Melissa Etheridge (1995) Wake Up Little Susie
The Concert For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
[2] The Rolling Stones Acceptance Speech 1989
Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1988) (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
[3] Mick Jagger, Tina Turner And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1989) Honky Tonk Women
[4] James Taylor (1997) Woodstock A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
[5] James Taylor Inducts Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997
Crosby, Stills & Nash (1997) Wooden Ships
[6] R.E.M. Acceptance Speech 2007
R.E.M. With Eddie Vedder (2007) Man On The Moon
[7] Kid Rock Inducts Aerosmith 2001
Aerosmith With Kid Rock (2001) Sweet Emotion
[8] Keith Richards Inducts ZZ Top 2004
ZZ Top (2004) La Grange
[9] ZZ Top (2004) Tush
[10] AC/DC Acceptance Speech 200
AC/DC (2003) Highway To Hell
[11] Flea Inducts Metallica 2009
Metallica (2009) Master Of Puppets
[12] Bono Inducts Bruce Springsteen 1999
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (1999)
Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
[13] Bruce Springsteen Inducts U2 2005
U2 (2005) Pride (In The Name Of Love)
[14] Neil Young Inducts The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1992
Neil Young And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1992) All Along The Watchtower A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix
BONUS MATERIAL
INDUCTION SPEECHES
1) Mick Jagger Inducts The Beatles 1988
2) Flea Inducts Metallica 2009
3) Keith Richards Inducts Leo Fender 1992
4) James Taylor Inducts Crosby, Stills & Nash 1997
5) Paul McCartney Inducts James Taylor 2000
6) Billy Joel Inducts The Righteous Brothers 2003
DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE
1) James Taylor Rehearsal, 1997
2) Metallica Rehearsal, 2009
DVD 3
[1] The Who And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1990) Won't Get Fooled Again
[2] Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Acceptance Speech 2002
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (2002) American Girl
[3] Kid Rock Inducts Lynyrd Skynyrd 2006
Lynyrd Skynyrd (2006) Sweet Home Alabama
[4] The Righteous Brothers Acceptance Speech 2003
The Righteous Brothers (2003) You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
[5] The Byrds Acceptance Speech 1991
The Byrds With Glenn Frey And Jackson Browne (1991)
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)
[6] The Mamas & The Papas Acceptance Speech 1998
The Mamas & The Papas (1998) California Dreamin'
[7] Cream (1993) Born Under A Bad Sign
[8] Traffic Acceptance Speech 2004
Traffic (2004) Dear Mr. Fantasy
[9] Stevie Nicks And Lindsey Buckingham (1998) Landslide
Fleetwood Mac Acceptance Speech 1998
Fleetwood Mac (1998) Say You Love Me
[10] Dave Grohl And Taylor Hawkins Induct Queen 2001
Queen With Dave Grohl And Taylor Hawkins (2001) Tie Your Mother Down
[11] Ray Charles Inducts Billy Joel 1999
Billy Joel (1999) Only The Good Die Young
[12] The Rolling Stones Acceptance Speech 1989
Mick Jagger And The Rock Hall Jam Band (1989) Start Me Up
[13] Billy Joel Inducts John Mellencamp 200
John Mellencamp (2008) Pink Houses
[14] U2 Acceptance Speech 2005
U2 With Bruce Springsteen (2005) I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
BONUS MATERIAL
INDUCTION SPEECHES
1) Jakob Dylan Inducts Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 2002
2) Lou Reed Inducts Dion 1989
3) Dave Matthews Inducts Traffic 2004
4) Ray Charles Inducts Billy Joel 1999
5) Billy Joel Inducts John Mellencamp 2008
6) Kid Rock Inducts Lynyrd Skynyrd 2006
7) Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Induct George Harrison 2004
DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE
1) Backstage, 2004
2) Backstage, 2003
3) Lynyrd Skynyrd
I think that all should speak for itself. Play it loud.Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live OverviewThis 3 DVD set features rare, one-of-a-kind performances from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, filmed over the past 24 years. The biggest names in rock 'n' roll perform in intimate settings, jamming in combinations not seen anywhere else. Plus, the DVDs feature exclusive, anything-goes induction speeches by rock royalty, along with rare behind-the-scenes footage.For nearly a quarter century, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has honored music's most influential figures at prestigious black-tie events where performers and audience alike let down their hair. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Live captures all the excitement of those ceremonies, from the wise and witty speeches, to the most incredible combinations of talent ever assembled on a single stage.

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