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Topic: I Dug up a Diamond.

Do your selves a favour and play this right through.

The  guitar work is only massive. Id listen to these guys all nght. [ the lyrics are also simple but great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da9lBOSJhR4

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

He's always been underated. You never hear his name mentioned in any top tens. A shame..very good without being obnoxious.

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

Thanks Old Doll, very nice to listen to.

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4 Reply by bensonp (edited by bensonp 2010-01-07 22:32:19)

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

Yes, they do it very well together.  i really like the song.
I always thought this was a great song by Mark and Chet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaBTHu9J … re=related

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

Both very nice listens.  Thanks

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

You're a good listener, mekidsmom

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

really nice to listen and see these vids love youtube thanks my lady for the link smile
Bensonp I have seen that video before and it still is great thanks for the memory smile

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8 Reply by arkady (edited by arkady 2010-01-08 21:14:27)

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

I think Mark Knopfler is one of the best guitarist around. He's able to adapt his style to compliement any artist guitarist or otherwise.
With Dire Straits he has a style all of his own his sound is instantly recognisable.
I had to smile about his comment about his own singing in an interview a while back. Asked how he rated his singing he smiled and said " I just lurch from one crisis to another" .... I know what he means smile
Thanks for the vids Doll and bensonp..
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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

That's freakin incredible!!! I love that song! I personally think that is electric guitar style at its BEST, kicks any classic rock, or headbangin hard rock, or anything. I LOVE that style!

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

Mark doesn't play with a pick and I think it contributes to his great tone.

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

You did indeed Seoda.. Ive listened to this all day with great inspiration. most appreciated...

I thought ; If I had one idea,
and took it from beginning to end.
I would try another.

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Re: I Dug up a Diamond.

MK is one of my faves. I sing "Romeo & Juliet" at open-mics, & it usually gets a good reaction! The album with Chet called Neck To Neck is a great one. Not a conventional singing voice, but unique & distinctive all the same.
Thanks Old Doll & Bensonp!

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