Day 127: May 7:Sailing to Philadelphia
"A new morning has begun"
Now we're talking. James duets with masterful guitarist Mark Knopfler for this character study of the drawing of the Mason Dixon line. James' high pitched purity is matched greatly with Mark's nasal response. This is one of James' best collaborations ever and certainly of the last 20 years.
Besides his phenomenal solo work, Knopfler also played guitar for Dylan for a spell- he's on the Slow Train Coming album, but he's best known as the creative force behind Dire Straits. The Brothers in Arms album is one of the greatest in rock history- but my favorite is either Sultan's of Swing or this one (which usually makes me tear up)- except when accompanied by this corny video.
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