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Heartstrings

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6. Yes.....Mark Knopfler
Sun Aug 13, 2017, 10:19 AM
Aug 2017

Hard to explain his "draw".....the incredibly smooth finger picking, his ultra-mellow voice, his captivating lyrics (that aren't consistently about love, or lost love), or just his uncockiness about being one of the all time greats....I tend to think he likes to "fly under the radar", just doing and living what obviously comes naturally.....

I've always been a Clapton freak, but lately I've swung over to Knopfler. I get severe migraines and to "settle" my head, I put in my earbuds and need to listen to something less edgy....Knopfler fits that bill to a tee!

Have fun with your sons learning Sultans!

a study of mark Knopfler Goonch Aug 2017 #1
Don't let a piece of plastic get in the way OxQQme Aug 2017 #2
Hello friend TEB Aug 2017 #3
Freddy King also used finger picks. thucythucy Aug 2017 #4
He was awesome I love hideaway TEB Aug 2017 #5
Yes.....Mark Knopfler Heartstrings Aug 2017 #6
Why worry TEB Aug 2017 #7
Thank you! Heartstrings Aug 2017 #9
Hey all TEB Aug 2017 #8
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