Real Live Roadrunning
Mark Knopfler · 2006
173 min · 31 tracks · blues rock · country rock · Celtic rock
A heartfelt blend of storytelling and musicianship, weaving intimate narratives through rich acoustic arrangements.
Why this album works
'Real Live Roadrunning' is significant for its seamless blend of new tracks with beloved classics like 'Romeo and Juliet,' illustrating Knopfler's enduring appeal. The album debuted at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and further solidified his stature as a solo performer, attracting both longstanding fans and new listeners.
- Best for
- heartfelt narratives with rich arrangements dynamic journey with emotional peaks for reflective road trips
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Real Live Roadrunning' captures Mark Knopfler during a prolific phase following his post-Dire Straits career. This live album showcases his evolution as a solo artist, highlighting his storytelling prowess and mature sound after the release of his previous studio album, 'Shangri-La,' in 2004.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Elton John· Paul McCartney· Queen· Ringo Starr· Kim Wilde· Sting· John Lennon
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 Standout 4:31
- 4 Done With Bonaparte 5:16
- 5 Romeo and Juliet Standout 9:13
- 6 All That Matters 3:20
- 7 This Is Us 5:18
- 8 All the Roadrunning Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 9:25
- 8 Song for Sonny Liston 7:58
- 9 Belle Starr 3:43
- 10 This Is Us 5:08
- 11 All the Roadrunning Standout 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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