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Dire Straits — Single Handed Sailor
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calypsus_1
(East of Eden)
Posted: Jun 01, 2013 - 15:41
 

.............The Police - Walking On The Moon
The Wailin' Jennys - Storm Comin'
Solomon Burke - None Of Us Are Free
S.E. Rogie - Kpindigbee
Jerry Douglas - Route Irish
Dire Straits - Single Handed Sailor
Counting Crows - Anna Begins................

Well, I think there will be no radio stations around the world, presenting a "set" (30 min.) equal or even similar. Why? There may be many whys .... or do not know, or do not want, or are not interested, or lack of independence, or is not profitable (market dependency). Or all reasons combined. RP is different. "None Of Us Are Free". Is true. Like says no one are completly independent. Because we are subject, permanently, changes and alterations, that is the nature of the world in which we live. But, it is proven, it is possible to combine all the factors, market, industry, diversity, entertainment, without losing the "cable", without losing "sight", without sacrificing the values, artistic quality, memories, authenticity, tradition, talent, innovation, harmony. Because it takes know-how & art. When it seems that everything is already done, everything is invented, this is a terrible mistake. Because you have to pass the "baton" to new generations. You need to reinvent. Music can not be just an entertainment factor. This is reductive and alienating. Music can not or should become, to submit to a mere product of industrial manufacturing, and its creators in some "automata" handlers of electronic artifacts. The music has to have soul. Music has always, to be associated with the culture of the peoples in all its aspects, social, cultural, historical, political, spiritual. Only then will reach its goal. Producing well-being and satisfaction to those who hear and feel. This requires "know-how" and Art.



rdo
(DC)
Posted: May 26, 2013 - 15:50
 
 Rmike wrote:
The value of RP's content is so far above the qualities of the audience..
The worst thing about RP may be this forum.  Its not contributing much due to the stoners, losers, and haters trying to seem "cool".

 
There is a cottage industry of comment board gripers out there.  There is nothing stopping you from putting us all to shame, stepping up, and contributing the type of quality comments that you feel is lacking.  I won't hold my breath. 

Needless to say, I don't agree with you at all.  If you want music journalism, then a comment board is not the place.

amoreena
(west whatnot)
Posted: Apr 30, 2013 - 14:45
 
Yeah, the boy can play......

Stranglersfan
(Revelstoke, B.C.)
Posted: Apr 25, 2013 - 07:25
 
 bb_matt wrote:
The funny thing about Dire Straits, is their lesser know non 'hits' are by far the best example of their work.

The big hits now sound terribly dated and have been played to death, whilst the lesser know stuff is great.

Nice one Bill!
Like this :) 

 
Totally agree bb, another fine example how commercial radio has destroyed a lot of great music.

bb_matt
(Hampshire, England)
Posted: Apr 25, 2013 - 07:22
 
The funny thing about Dire Straits, is their lesser know non 'hits' are by far the best example of their work.

The big hits now sound terribly dated and have been played to death, whilst the lesser know stuff is great.

Nice one Bill!
Like this :) 

CopyrightX
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:CopyrightX)
Posted: Apr 18, 2013 - 06:22
 
Excellent.
Tippster
(Washington, DC)
Posted: Apr 09, 2013 - 17:52
 
 Imkirok wrote:

Other way around for me.  I love DS, but find MK's solo stuff to be a little repetitive and slow.  He's still my all-time favorite guitarist, but I have a particular fondness for the time he was with the band.



 
Seconded whole-heartedly.  I love his solo work but there was a special spark in Dire Straits.
Imkirok
(The Arctic Hinter Land)
Posted: Dec 26, 2012 - 09:08
 
 ziakut wrote:
Just not as crazy about Dire Straits as I am about solo MK. Still good though...
 
Other way around for me.  I love DS, but find MK's solo stuff to be a little repetitive and slow.  He's still my all-time favorite guitarist, but I have a particular fondness for the time he was with the band.



drivingunit103
(around the 4 western provinces)
Posted: Dec 26, 2012 - 09:04
 
 DD rabbi_phil wrote:


there are some pretty decent people contributing to this format. i found many to be intelligent and very(very) knowledgeable about music and so much more....politics,religion,socially aware. I've never learned more about music than after i began reading the posts, researching to back up my responses, other comments, and interacting with other rp listeners. many(most) are astute, caring compassionate individuals. we all have some song or artist we dont care for and it can be fun to kinda slam 'em at times...it's smashing pumpkins and new rem for me currently. the "loser and stoner"comment is just pure ignorance on your part. if you're that unhappy about the forum then why are you here?? we won't miss u when u go...I promise
 
...nor I

ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion)
Posted: Dec 26, 2012 - 09:03
 
Just not as crazy about Dire Straits as I am about solo MK. Still good though...

dew34
(Wisconsin-quite woodsy)
Posted: Dec 20, 2012 - 17:11
 
 AndyJ wrote:
Nice set... More beach music... There are no bad days at the beach.
 
There are not!!!    {#Motor}

metod
(Canada)
Posted: Nov 19, 2012 - 08:32
 
I have a feeling that Bill or Rebecca is a big Dire Straits fan.
And I'm thrilled because so am I   {#Jump} 

AndyJ
(Oregon)
Posted: Nov 12, 2012 - 08:21
 
Nice set... More beach music... There are no bad days at the beach.



Biscobret
(Vashon, WA)
Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 11:30
 
Nice...   I could listen to that outro groove for another 10 minutes!

{#Guitarist}  {#Dancingbanana}

DD rabbi_phil
(beach)
Posted: Sep 10, 2012 - 10:27
 
 Rmike wrote:
The value of RP's content is so far above the qualities of the audience..
The worst thing about RP may be this forum.  Its not contributing much due to the stoners, losers, and haters trying to seem "cool".
 

there are some pretty decent people contributing to this format. i found many to be intelligent and very(very) knowledgeable about music and so much more....politics,religion,socially aware. I've never learned more about music than after i began reading the posts, researching to back up my responses, other comments, and interacting with other rp listeners. many(most) are astute, caring compassionate individuals. we all have some song or artist we dont care for and it can be fun to kinda slam 'em at times...it's smashing pumpkins and new rem for me currently. the "loser and stoner"comment is just pure ignorance on your part. if you're that unhappy about the forum then why are you here?? we won't miss u when u go...I promise

Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Sep 07, 2012 - 13:15
 
 Rmike wrote:
The value of RP's content is so far above the qualities of the audience..
The worst thing about RP may be this forum.  Its not contributing much due to the stoners, losers, and haters trying to seem "cool".
 
People are entitled to their opinions.  Anyhow, there seem to be more compliments for this tune than there are adverse comments.  I like this tune, but I don't need to go and buy all of Mr. Knopfler's material, or even like it.

kenhull
Posted: Aug 22, 2012 - 15:57
 
Ok, I take back what I said about Mark whatever his name is. I like this song. Great guitar work.

WayUpNorth
Posted: Aug 01, 2012 - 12:05
 
Definitely a top ten stop-what-you're-doing-close-your-eyes-drift-away song! {#Meditate} {#Music}

Toke
(Bournemouth UK)
Posted: Aug 01, 2012 - 12:03
 
 madaxeman wrote:
The hostility beats me. I get that some people might find D.S. bland - no gimmicks. Anyone who knows anything about guitar playing or songwriting must, at the very least, admire the craft involved. I wish I could play like Knopfler.
 
I second that well spoken madaxeman .. as soon as the first 2 bars were played I reached for the volume control.. wonderful guitar and a pleasing voice .. such an acomplished musician a true proffesional. Sad that some people find this offensive..

madaxeman
(Scottish west coast)
Posted: Jul 22, 2012 - 06:07
 
The hostility beats me. I get that some people might find D.S. bland - no gimmicks. Anyone who knows anything about guitar playing or songwriting must, at the very least, admire the craft involved. I wish I could play like Knopfler.

Rmike
(Up a creek down a river)
Posted: Jul 16, 2012 - 12:33
 
The value of RP's content is so far above the qualities of the audience..
The worst thing about RP may be this forum.  Its not contributing much due to the stoners, losers, and haters trying to seem "cool".

Toke
(Bournemouth UK)
Posted: Jul 16, 2012 - 12:31
 
 sici wrote:


Which must be why my 16 and 18 year-olds enjoy so much of what's on Radio Paradise along with their Dad.

I'm accustomed to hearing the new music that Bill and Rebecca find from new bands that we've never heard of, and we appreciate the old treasures that have passed us by over the years, which RP dusts off and plays.

We enjoy most everything, and the occasional song that doesn't do anything for us, or grates on our nerves, doesn't deter us from listening. It's still better than any FM or XM station that I know of.

That said, I think that RP could use the occasional Enrico Caruso masterpiece now and then.  ;-)
 

Very well said sici my sentiments indeed,,, and like you an occasional nerve grater but I just hit the mute button for that artist and track until its over.. no good running around with musical Blinkers on and complaining. Although I have been guilty of that but always try to put a Jocular slant to it.

sici
(Madison, CT)
Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 12:36
 
 Papernapkin wrote:

Unfortunately RP caters to old people who mostly like hearing things from 30 years ago.
 

Which must be why my 16 and 18 year-olds enjoy so much of what's on Radio Paradise along with their Dad.

I'm accustomed to hearing the new music that Bill and Rebecca find from new bands that we've never heard of, and we appreciate the old treasures that have passed us by over the years, which RP dusts off and plays.

We enjoy most everything, and the occasional song that doesn't do anything for us, or grates on our nerves, doesn't deter us from listening. It's still better than any FM or XM station that I know of.

That said, I think that RP could use the occasional Enrico Caruso masterpiece now and then.  ;-)

rp1125
(nola)
Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 12:30
 
Like a lot of bands, DS did not become gimmicky until their first (really good albums) didn't sell enough (apparently). Now, Mark is back to being less gimmicky but somehat dull.

melanthis
Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 12:29
 
Perfect song perfect album.

Gregorama
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 12:22
 
You had to be there to appreciate it. The hostility here is pitiful.

Segue
(Almost Paradise)
Posted: Jun 04, 2012 - 20:45
 
The only time this stupid band sounds good and unstupid is on RP, cuz of your selection that reveals the subtlety under the gimmicky crap. Thank you. That may piss off DS fans, but is a compliment to you Bill, your finesse.

hugoallen
(Brentford, UK)
Posted: May 30, 2012 - 04:02
 
 cently cc_rider wrote:
Last time I heard this, just for fun I went to Wiki and looked up 'Cutty Sark'. Interesting stuff, worth reading if you like history and nautical stuff. At last check the ship suffered a devastating fire while undergoing restoration.
 

Recently re-opened!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17835225 

djaychicago
(In a far, far better place)
Posted: May 19, 2012 - 23:22
 
Knoffler... simple soulful guitar magic!

bachbeet
Posted: May 07, 2012 - 00:33
 
This is in the same league as Wooden Ships.

Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window)
Posted: Apr 28, 2012 - 10:42
 
While this song does provide additional proof that Knoffler is a full-blown god and not a demi-god, sail boats have always seemed like a tedious subject for rock music - those two CS&N songs being the only exceptions.

The only business rock stars have being aboard boats is making poor decisions with drugs and putting groupies lives at risk.

hencini
Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 15:11
 
I gotta get this album.  So much win.  

CMax
(Copenhagen)
Posted: Jan 30, 2012 - 01:15
 
Nice guitar playing..

cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 07:37
 
Last time I heard this, just for fun I went to Wiki and looked up 'Cutty Sark'. Interesting stuff, worth reading if you like history and nautical stuff. At last check the ship suffered a devastating fire while undergoing restoration.

Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Oct 05, 2011 - 05:41
 

Still amazed by the insane solo at the end. Not insane in a "Buckethead/Steve Vai" shredding way, but insane as in complex and beautiful yet within the boundaries of "normal" rock music.



Toke
(Bournemouth UK)
Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 12:56
 
Such simplicity yet so effective .... Need I say more.


jerrieberrie
(Omaha)
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 09:33
 
 Tippster wrote:

Lazy listener tuning in to a station rather than playing their own original mix.

How many DJs do you think they have?  Ever have to DJ, and if so for more than an hour?  I will bet you every penny I have that if I asked you to entertain a large (100+) group of people for the next four hours with your music collection that:

1. You'll repeat an artist.  Probably more than one.
2. There will be people in the audience who dislike a song now and then... perhaps even questioning your DJ ability and taste in music in general.

 

Right on.....point. !

kcar
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 09:32
 

 nigelr wrote:
Man, WHAT a riff...............

 
 Businessgypsy wrote:


just bubbles up, don't it? True mastery = the difficult made to seem effortless instinct.

  

Knopfler's playing just flows, but mostly it doesn't stand up and SHOUT. I think many listeners don't appreciate his ability because of it, unfortunately. He may not be at a point in his life where he wants to play hard, but I wish he would just let fly if only to show another side of his talents. 

And yes, I agree with fredriley as well, although at times I wish Bill and Rebecca would speed up the evolution of RP's playlist. Overall RP is one of the best Internet radio stations you'll find, largely because you can tell that there are real people running it and real people listening. 


jerrieberrie
(Omaha)
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 09:22
 
I must agree with Fred here.  Bill and Rebecca do a magnificent job-  they add a human touch that is sorely lacking on most radio stations.

 fredriley wrote:

I strongly disagree. I tune to RP not to hear old stiff's music, though I do appreciate some of the older music such as this track, but to hear new music. My CD collection has at least quadrupled since I began listening to RP, with bands and artists of this millennium, this decade even. Porcupine Tree, Bat for Lashes, Black Keys, BRMC, and so many, many more, bands I'd never have heard, or even heard of, without RP. A gig thing I love about this station is that every day I hear something new. The other big thing is the eclectic mix, which I'd never hear elsewhere, and which continually surprises me. I think Bill and Becky do a terrific job.
 



2cats
(Oklahoma)
Posted: Aug 03, 2011 - 09:20
 
 Papernapkin wrote:
Groove Shark, Pandora, iTunes. With so much options, I think Bill could do better. The challenge is to find fresh, new music. Unfortunately RP caters to old people who mostly like hearing things from 30 years ago. Every once in a while, Bill with play something new. When he does, and I happen to have it tuned here, I make a note.

 fredriley wrote:

I strongly disagree. I tune to RP not to hear old stiff's music, though I do appreciate some of the older music such as this track, but to hear new music. My CD collection has at least quadrupled since I began listening to RP, with bands and artists of this millennium, this decade even. Porcupine Tree, Bat for Lashes, Black Keys, BRMC, and so many, many more, bands I'd never have heard, or even heard of, without RP. A gig thing I love about this station is that every day I hear something new. The other big thing is the eclectic mix, which I'd never hear elsewhere, and which continually surprises me. I think Bill and Becky do a terrific job.
 

We need a "LIKE" button for Fred's comment.

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jun 07, 2011 - 04:02
 
 Papernapkin wrote:

Groove Shark, Pandora, iTunes. With so much options, I think Bill could do better. The challenge is to find fresh, new music. Unfortunately RP caters to old people who mostly like hearing things from 30 years ago. Every once in a while, Bill with play something new. When he does, and I happen to have it tuned here, I make a note.
 
I strongly disagree. I tune to RP not to hear old stiff's music, though I do appreciate some of the older music such as this track, but to hear new music. My CD collection has at least quadrupled since I began listening to RP, with bands and artists of this millennium, this decade even. Porcupine Tree, Bat for Lashes, Black Keys, BRMC, and so many, many more, bands I'd never have heard, or even heard of, without RP. A gig thing I love about this station is that every day I hear something new. The other big thing is the eclectic mix, which I'd never hear elsewhere, and which continually surprises me. I think Bill and Becky do a terrific job.



Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Jun 01, 2011 - 08:58
 
 nigelr wrote:
Man, WHAT a riff...............
just bubbles up, don't it? True mastery = the difficult made to seem effortless instinct.


helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: May 06, 2011 - 13:58
 
 Papernapkin wrote:

Groove Shark, Pandora, iTunes. With so much options, I think Bill could do better. The challenge is to find fresh, new music. Unfortunately RP caters to old people who mostly like hearing things from 30 years ago. Every once in a while, Bill with play something new. When he does, and I happen to have it tuned here, I make a note.
 
Your comment is  older than  the songs you dont want to hear! What about to stop it , or mute?!  This is brilliant music from a brilliant band!


Papernapkin
(Mountain View, CA)
Posted: Apr 30, 2011 - 19:41
 
 Tippster wrote:

Lazy listener tuning in to a station rather than playing their own original mix.

How many DJs do you think they have?  Ever have to DJ, and if so for more than an hour?  I will bet you every penny I have that if I asked you to entertain a large (100+) group of people for the next four hours with your music collection that:

1. You'll repeat an artist.  Probably more than one.
2. There will be people in the audience who dislike a song now and then... perhaps even questioning your DJ ability and taste in music in general.
 
Groove Shark, Pandora, iTunes. With so much options, I think Bill could do better. The challenge is to find fresh, new music. Unfortunately RP caters to old people who mostly like hearing things from 30 years ago. Every once in a while, Bill with play something new. When he does, and I happen to have it tuned here, I make a note.

mirland
(Denmark)
Posted: Feb 11, 2011 - 04:25
 
 Tippster wrote:

Lazy listener tuning in to a station rather than playing their own original mix.

How many DJs do you think they have?  Ever have to DJ, and if so for more than an hour?  I will bet you every penny I have that if I asked you to entertain a large (100+) group of people for the next four hours with your music collection that:

1. You'll repeat an artist.  Probably more than one.
2. There will be people in the audience who dislike a song now and then... perhaps even questioning your DJ ability and taste in music in general.
 
+1

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Feb 01, 2011 - 03:25
 
Very nice!

Jamunca
(Asheville, NC)
Posted: Jan 16, 2011 - 15:04
 
 fast_eddie wrote:
time to turn of RP for now
 
{#Wave}{#Wave}{#Wave}

Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Dec 16, 2010 - 05:06
 
 fast_eddie wrote:
time to turn of RP for now
 

{#Wave}

fast_eddie
Posted: Dec 10, 2010 - 07:53
 
time to turn of RP for now

katiediddler
(one of the dominoes, hopefully near the back)
Posted: Oct 29, 2010 - 12:24
 

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