These two talented musicians - and between the two of them they've been around the block a few times - have crafted a CD full of duets that don't feel like they did them just for the money. They work. Their voices are perfect together, Knopfler's guitar (as always) is sublime, and the lyrics are all about love and pain and longtime relationships. I could talk about every song on the CD, but just listen if you can to the first verse from If This is Goodbye, the final song on the CD:
my famous last words
are lying around in tatters
sounding absurd
whatever i try
but i love you and
that's all that really matters
if this is goodbye if this is goodbye
This CD is all about storytelling, about aging and living gracefully, about romance after many years, about surviving. It's about you and me and our memories as Knopfler writes in This Is Us.
You know how there are CDs you only play when you're in party mode and others you only play when you're nostalgic or sad or with your very best friend? And then there are CDs you play as background music. We all have music that works for different times in our lives - this CD begs to be listened to, the lyrics beg to be heard, so don't waste it on background music but do share it with your friends.
Kate
4 comments:
This CD sound like it would be great, but a little sad. Sad is good at times. Sometime its just what the mood calls for.
Oh such a touching song! I love the songs that touch your heart. My favorites are by James Taylor, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, etc. Love the soulful ones!
Michele
This sounds like a must have CD for me. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I enjoy this type of song. It tugs at the heartstrings and is wonderful. I enjoy Patrizio Buanne and Lara Fabian as well as Celine and Sarah.
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