(9) Silver Eagle (5:01)

[Knopflerfan]

Stunning! Opening few bars remind me of the classic 'Last of the summer wine' comedy tune....

[Jarle]

Maybe it is obvious, but can someone tell me what a "Silver Eagle" actually is? And his Silver Eagle passing... What is passing?

Thank you

[superval99]

Maybe it is obvious, but can someone tell me what a "Silver Eagle" actually is? And his Silver Eagle passing... What is passing?

Thank you

I think "Silver Eagle" is Bob Dylan's tour bus.   

[yontwocrows]

Yes it is:
http://expectingrain.com/dok/bdx/tourbuslong.jpg

or
http://www.bargainbusnews.com/Buses/1163-1982EagleSilver/1163-1982EagleSilver-1.jpg

[foma]

On the line “for blessings from above” I cant resist myself thinking about Old Pigweed.

[Throttle]

On the line “for blessings from above” I cant resist myself thinking about Old Pigweed.

Same here. Like a nail driven into the head. 

[Jarle]

Maybe it is obvious, but can someone tell me what a "Silver Eagle" actually is? And his Silver Eagle passing... What is passing?

Thank you

I think "Silver Eagle" is Bob Dylan's tour bus.   

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction I love this song. Together with My Heart Has Never Changed I think it is my favorite at the moment. Quiet, but powerful songs.

[LoveExpresso]

Yes, Jarle, I like these both very much, too! 

LE

[Nick14]

A real highlight of the new album this one.

[El Macho]

I must be the only one who thinks it's an absolute boring song...
Good lyrics, OK
But the melody and the rhythm is plain.
Fortunately Beryl comes just after !

[dmg]

I must be the only one who thinks it's an absolute boring song...
Good lyrics, OK
But the melody and the rhythm is plain.
Fortunately Beryl comes just after !

I'm not overly excited by it either, but it's more of a nice song I think.  Not a song one would ever jump up and rave about.  Very much a "sleeper."

[foma]

I recommend listening this song to it's end. Kind of Sailing To Philadelphia, no?

[Nick14]

It may not be a song you would get excited about - but it is a song that I would get excited about! Depends on your taste.....I prefer this to Beryl for example....

[dmg]

It may not be a song you would get excited about - but it is a song that I would get excited about! Depends on your taste.....I prefer this to Beryl for example....

Well, lyrically it's a million times better!  I think a better vocal would add another dynamic to this good song but this is too "Perry Como fireside" for me.

[ingridswing]

The lyrics and musicarrangments on this song are very moving. I don't know what it exactly is that brings tears in my eyes but for me one of my favorites from this album.