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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by Chris W on March 31, 2025, 07:23:50 PM »

No idea.
I think it was mostly older songs, Pick Withers era.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by cannibals on March 31, 2025, 06:37:42 PM »

Not really. A few songs were tried, played once, and never tried again.

Ticket to haven one off those songs??

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by Robson on March 31, 2025, 05:54:39 PM »

I've always liked the version of Iron Hand from this session for Timothy White better than the album version.

And for me the version of The Long Highway is much better than the album version. It's longer and the acoustic guitar solo is just beautiful.

Yes, I like this version very much too 

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by KnopfleRick on March 31, 2025, 05:47:32 PM »

I've always liked the version of Iron Hand from this session for Timothy White better than the album version.

And for me the version of The Long Highway is much better than the album version. It's longer and the acoustic guitar solo is just beautiful.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by wayaman on March 31, 2025, 05:08:53 PM »

I really liked Portobello Belle , but didn't we only play that a couple of times too (at Dublin)?

Almost all days in Dublin (I think it was 5 dates) and also one in Grenoble, France, at least that we know because recordings exists.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by Chris W on March 31, 2025, 05:06:05 PM »

I really liked Portobello Belle , but didn't we only play that a couple of times too (at Dublin)?

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Heavy Fuel video Clip (feat. Chris Whitten)

« Last post by dustyvalentino on March 31, 2025, 02:44:23 PM »

Just had a scan of his wiki and it seems he went nuts pre all the maga stuff. And I must have known, but I'd completely forgotten that he was Dennis Quaid's brother.

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Heavy Fuel video Clip (feat. Chris Whitten)

« Last post by Pottel on March 31, 2025, 02:28:57 PM »

I'd always thought Sheffield.

Also features Academy Award nominee Randy Quaid.

who now went FULL magat/retard

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: Paul Franklin Interview: Becoming The Pedal Steel Guitar Icon

« Last post by Pottel on March 31, 2025, 02:25:19 PM »

OMG, this is worrying enough.
So if someone speaks in positive terms of MK, it's only because he wants to show "loyalty" and has to protect his professional reputation.
Otherwise, the only way to speak about the 91/92 tour is "horror stories".
Honestly, Chris, I have read your point of view many times, but let people share their thoughts. Freedom is a good thing.

oopsie someone dredge your god through the mud?
Chris is just recanting his memories and giving us some insights on others (PF) as he WAS THERE ALL THE TIME.
take of the pink glasses

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Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum / Re: OES rehearsal and preparations

« Last post by Pottel on March 31, 2025, 02:22:02 PM »

amazing thread this
huge thnx to Chris W. for providing!