Knopfler is one artist I listen to a lot - been a big fan since Dire Straits first came out -

His collaborations are always great with other musicians - it all started around this time for the most part - Knopfler with EC, Sting and Phil Collins on a classic with one of the most recognizable intro riffs around:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-2ThFddglk&feature=related

Listening to All the Road Running a lot lately - great pairing with Emmy Lou Harris -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey9kdeOjT3o&feature=related

Great vocals with Emmy Lou -

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

Big Knopfler fan too! Saw him and Clapton together several years ago.....great show! I love his style!

he did some nice stuff with Chet Atkins too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wTVLIZaxMk

Always liked Dire Straits. Their first album is their best IMO, with his brother on rhythm guitar. Not a bad tune on there.

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



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hWLjRiLCQk&feature=related

You got that right Paul! From the first song to the last it is a great album! I love "Down to the Waterline"!

I think he is a great guitar player but I never got that into him. BTW - Emmylou Harris is one of the hottest old chicks around.

For you L. sweet sounding guitar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5CPsssPOcw&annotation_id=annotation_242971&feature=iv