Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris have collaborated to release a truly outstanding CD entitled All The Roadrunning. I don't know who's idea it was to combine the guitar of Dire Straits and the voice of Emmylou Harris, but who ever they are it was sheer genius. This CD features the kind of music we just don't get very often anymore, and from what I hear the concert tour they're doing together this summer is something to behold as well. I haven't seen the live show yet but on the recorded CD Knopfler and Harris display so much musical chemistry, and are so good together it's downright scary. One of those pairings that was clearly "just meant to be". The CD launches with a great track, Beachcombing, that will definitely be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. From there this charming duo proceeds to display why they are individually at the top of their field. With Knopfler's distinctive guitar riffs, and Harris with that voice. Oh my, that voice. These days it's a very rare CD on which every single song is good or better than the one before it. This CD is certainly one of those rare CDs. If you're a fan of either of these artists, or even just a fan of good music this is a must have collection. You will not be disappointed All The Roadrunning is without question one of the better CD releases music fans have been treated to in a few years. Album of the year material for sure. It's that good. While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are I Dug Up A Diamond [track 2], Red Staggerwing [track 4], and Love and Happiness for You [track 6]. My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1, Beyond My Wildest Dreams. Very nice! Release Notes: Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris originally released All The Roadrunning on April 25, 2006 on the Warner Bros record label. CD track list follows: 1. Beachcombing
2. I Dug Up A Diamond
3. This Is Us
4. Red Staggerwing
5. Rollin' On
6. Love and Happiness for You
7. Right Now
8. Donkey Town
9. Belle Star
10. Beyond My Wildest Dreams
11. All the Roadrunning
12. If This is Goodbye To listen to samples of each song on All The Roadrunning by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris go to: Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris CD - All The Roadrunning Samples |
