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From Napster to YouTube: David Claux’s Journey to the “Calypso” Version of “So Far Away”

From Napster to YouTube David Claux’s Journey to the “Calypso” Version of “So Far Away”
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David’s cover of the “Calypso” version of “So Far Away” by Dire Straits, played live in Sydney in 1986, is nothing short of amazing. The unique first part ...
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Chet Atkins & Friends: Legendary Live Performance of “Why Worry”

Chet Atkins & Friends: Legendary Live Performance of “Why Worry”
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Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, and The Everly Brothers performed “Why Worry” live in New York, in 1987. Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits originally wrote and recorded the song ...
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Unforgettable Moments in Music History: The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, and Mark Knopfler

Unforgettable Moments in Music History The Everly Brothers, Chet Atkins, and Mark Knopfler
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Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, and the Everly Brothers are renowned musicians in their own right. But, they also share a rich history of collaboration and mutual influence. From ...
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Retro Article: Mark Knopfler Recalls the Time His Parents Begging Him to Stop to Play Guitar

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Retro Article: Mark Knopfler Recalls the Time His Parents Begging Him to Stop to Play Guitar Once upon a time, his parents begged him to stop playing the ...
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Mark Knopfler Spoke About the Inspiration Behind ‘Let It All Go’

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‘Kill to Get Crimson’ is the fifth solo album by Mark Knopfler officially released in 2007. This album was recorded at British Grove Studios in London. It was ...
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“All the Roadrunning” – Mark Knopfler Cover by Jake Thistle

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The good and young musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jake Thistle, now 18 years old, continues to create and share music cover videos of various rock songs. His ...
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What If “Ain’t No Sunshine” Were Written by Dire Straits?

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“Ain’t No Sunshine” is one of the simplest but incredible classic soul ballads of all time. Bill Withers wrote this song for his 1971 debut album “Just as ...
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The Best Live Version of “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler

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“Can’t Find My Way Home” is a song originally written by the legendary Steve Winwood. This song is released in 1969 by the British rock band Blind Faith ...
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Happy Birthday: Mark Knopfler Celebrated His 73rd Birthday

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Yesterday was a big day for the Dire Straits and all Mark Knopfler fans. The famous and one of the best guitarists of all time, as well as ...
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What If the Song “Make You Feel My Love” Was Written by Dire Straits?

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And here we go again. Laszlo Buring the 25-year-old musician and guitarist is back again with another arrangement in the style of Dire Straits. Laszlo is well-known for ...
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