The Best Bob Dylan Songs From the 1980s
“Silvio” arrived 35 years ago as one of Bob Dylan’s best songs from the ’80s, a period with more downs than ups. Here’s a handful of times he got it right.
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Dire Straits – ‘Love Over Gold’ (1982): On Second Thought
The feel of the gold-selling U.S. Top 20 hit ‘Love Over Gold’ is like no other Dire Straits album.
Luke Winslow-King: The Albums That Shaped My Career
Slide-guitarist Luke Winslow-King joins Ross Boissoneau to discuss influential records by Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder and Mark Knopfler.
Mark Knopfler Touched on Both His Past and Future With ‘Get Lucky’
Released 10 years ago this week, Mark Knopfler’s ‘Get Lucky’ offered us a compelling distillation of his thematic and musical storytelling.
Dire Straits’ typically overlooked Communique is an understated gem
Dire Straits’ ‘Communique,’ released on June 15, 1979, caught my ear much later – but it only confirmed Mark Knopfler’s genius.
Past the Big Hits, Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’ Offered Moving Examination of War
Released on May 13, 1985, Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’ likely surprises return visitors with its depth of intellect and emotion.
Mark Knopfler credits Bob Dylan for sparking new music: ‘Bob was quite thoughtful about it’
A portion of Mark Knopfler’s upcoming album ‘Tracker’ grew out of shared experiences on the road with Bob Dylan.
Mark Knopfler, “Beryl” from ‘Tracker’ (2015): One Track Mind
“Beryl” reminds us of why Mark Knopfler became famous in the first place – even as it seems to retrace the steps that led him away from that fame.
Steely Dan’s Gaucho: An album doomed from the start?
Steely Dan’s ‘Gaucho’ was issued 34 years ago today. Getting it to the point of release was no easy task.
David Crosby – ‘Croz’ (2014): Something Else! Sneak Peek
David Crosby reclaims the lost promise of his solo career – dormant for two decades and, aside from ‘If I Could Only Remember My Name,’ largely forgettable.
