Released 20 years ago
Real Live Roadrunning
Mark Knopfler · 2006
173 min · 31 tracks · blues
A warm blend of folk-infused rock and poignant storytelling unfolds across lush acoustic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Red Staggerwing — This track stands out for its vivid imagery and nostalgic reflection on loss, encapsulating the album's thematic focus on personal journeys.
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Done With Bonaparte — A narrative-driven song that combines historical references with emotional weight, illustrating Knopfler's knack for weaving storytelling into his music.
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Romeo and Juliet — This live rendition revitalizes a classic love story with raw emotion, showcasing Knopfler's guitar prowess alongside Harris's harmonies.
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All the Roadrunning — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on life's journey, blending rich instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply within the album's context.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt narratives with rich arrangements
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for reflective road trips
- engaging storytelling over extended sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its live collaboration and storytelling depth.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Real Live Roadrunning captures Mark Knopfler at a reflective stage in his solo career, following the successful album Get Lucky in 2009. This live collaboration with Emmylou Harris showcases Knopfler's growth as a storyteller and musician, melding his rock roots with country influences while further establishing his solo identity apart from Dire Straits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dire Straits· James Taylor· Lyle Lovett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Right Now 4:52
- 2 Red Staggerwing 4:53
- 3 Red Dirt Girl 4:31
- 4 Done With Bonaparte 5:16
- 5 Romeo and Juliet 9:13
- 6 All That Matters 3:20
- 7 This Is Us 5:18
- 8 All the Roadrunning 5:20
- 9 Boulder to Birmingham 3:39
- 10 Speedway at Nazareth 6:59
- 11 So Far Away 4:43
- 12 Our Shangri‐La 7:56
- 13 If This Is Goodbye 4:53
- 14 Why Worry 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 Right Now 4:49
- 2 Red Staggerwing 5:32
- 3 Red Dirt Girl 4:28
- 4 I Dug Up a Diamond 4:12
- 5 Born to Run 7:32
- 6 Done With Bonaparte 5:13
- 7 Romeo and Juliet 9:25
- 8 Song for Sonny Liston 7:58
- 9 Belle Starr 3:43
- 10 This Is Us 5:08
- 11 All the Roadrunning 5:26
- 12 Boulder to Birmingham 3:27
- 13 Speedway at Nazareth 7:46
- 14 So Far Away 4:36
- 15 Our Shangri‐La 9:41
- 16 If This Is Goodbye 5:02
- 17 Why Worry 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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