- Jan 12, 2004
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I made this post on another message board. This is probably more information you want to know about Mark Knopfler, my favorite musician and Dire Straits, my favorite band. But here you go:
Hello. I was wondering if we could try to provide a list of rare songs that Mark Knopfler sang on or wrote, either solo or with a band (Dire Straits, Notting Hillbillies, etc.). By rare songs, I mean songs that do not appear on any of MK's studio albums, soundtracks, or main live albums (Alchemy and On the Night) that are in CD format.
I would like to categorize these rare songs as:
1) Songs that were recorded during some recording session for an album and did not make the album, but did make a B-side or Maxi. These songs have been released, albeit not widely, by MK or his band.
2) Songs that have only been performed live and never released. Demos might exist, though.
3) Songs that are only on a compilation album, either live or recorded.
I would like to add to this list as Mark Knopfler's discography increases. I guess I would like to start introducing fans to rare songs, because I happen to like all of Mark Knopfler's work. I'm tired of snooping around fan sites and clicking on singles over and over again. I want these songs to be in one list.
Here's what I have so far:
1)
Eastbound Train - Appears as the B-side of the Sultans of Swing single.
Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-shirts - Appears on the B-side of Private Investigations single and You and Your Friend single. Also appears on the Extended Dance Play EP.
If I Had You - Appears on the Extended Dance Play EP. (Note that Extended Dance Play also contained Twisting by the Pool, which appears on Greatest Hits of Dire Straits and the studio version of Two Young Lovers, which appears live in Alchemy. Does anybody know what recording session these were recorded in?)
Millionaire Blues - Recorded during the On Every Street sessions, and appears on the B-side of Calling Elvis single.
Kingdome Come - Recorded during On Every Street sessions, and appears on the B-side of Heavy Fuel single.
Joy - Appears on the Ticket to Heaven Maxi and Irish Boy. Also one of the songs MK wrote for the soundtrack of Comfort and Joy, which I do not believe has been released in CD format.
Fistful of Ice Cream - Appears on the Ticket to Heaven Maxi and Irish Boy. Also one of the songs MK wrote for the soundtrack of Comfort and Joy.
Comfort - Appears on the soundtrack of Comfort and Joy. Is this song available in CD format?
My Claim to Fame - Appears on the Rudiger Maxi and the Darling Pretty Maxi. I believe this song was written for the soundtrack to Wag the Dog. Can anyone confirm?
Gravy Train - Appears on the Darling Pretty Maxi. I believe this song was written for the soundtrack to Wag the Dog. Can anyone confirm?
Tall Order Baby - Appears on the Rudiger Maxi and the Cannibals Maxi.
What Have I Got To Do - Appears on the Rudiger Maxi and the Cannibals Maxi. Recorded during the Golden Heart sessions?
The Long Highway and Let's See You and Camerado - Recorded during the Sailing to Philadelphia sessions. Appears on the What It Is Maxi.The Long Highway has been around since On Every Street, but has only been performed live.
One More Matinee - Appears as a bonus track on Sailing to Philadelphia for the album released outside the US.
Small Potatoes - Recorded during The Ragpicker's Dream sessions and appears on the Why Aye Man Maxi.
Summer of Love - Recorded during the Shangri-La sessions and appears on the Boom, Like That Maxi.
Lonesome Wind Blues - Recorded during Missing..Presumed Having a Good Time sessions as The Notting Hillbillies. Appears on several of The Notting Hillbillies Maxis.
2)
Making Movies - as Dire Straits, appears on the Arena documentary in infant form.
Suicide Towers as Dire Straits, appears on the Arena documentary in infant form.
Real Girl - as Dire Straits
In Your Car - as Dire Straits
Me and My Friends (Move It Away) - as Dire Straits
What's the Matter, Baby - as Dire Straits, appears on the Live at the BBC album.
Bernadette - as Dire Straits, written by David Knopfler.
No Wonder He's Confused - solo, I think he recorded a demo for the Golden Heart sessions.
Secondary Waltz - Recorded during the Golden Heart sessions but never released. Performed live as Dire Straits.
Two Skinny Kids - New song, has only been performed live.
Pyroman - Came out of the Sailing to Philadelphia sessions, has only been performed live.
3) All of these are solo unless otherwise stated.
Two Brothers and a Stranger - Appears on the Color of Money soundtrack.
Think I Love You Too Much - Appears on Knebworth - The Album. As Dire Straits.
On Raglan Road - Appears on Sult - Spirit of the Music. Was originally a poem. Mark Knopfler put it to music.
Lily of the West - Appears on The Chieftains - The Long Black Veil.
Atlantis - Appears on Twang! - Tribute To Hank Marvin and The Shadows.
Newport Mount Rag - Appears on the Lindisfarne compilation called Buried Treasures, Vol. 3. MK and Rod Clements composed this instrumental piece in 1974.
That's all I can think of for now. Please feel free to add more information to this list or correct it.
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