On November 1, 2016, Martin Christopher Kennedy aka Bap Kennedy died aged 54. He was songwriter, singer, and musician (guitar, harmonica), member of the band Energy Orchard, best known for his collaborations with Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Shane MacGowan, and Steve Earle.
Tag Archives: Mark Knopfler
Willy DeVille
On August 6, 2009, William Paul Borsey Jr. aka Willy DeVille died aged 58. He was a singer and songwriter, founder of Mink DeVille, the house band at the New York club “CBGB”. With Mink DeVille, he released six albums and ten by his own name. DeVille collaborated with musicians from various music genres such as Jack Nitzsche, Doc Pomus, Dr. John, Mark Knopfler, Allen Toussaint, Eddie Bo, David Hidalgo, Efrain Toro, Mariachi Los Camperos, Jimmy Zavala, Zachary Richard, Jeff Baxter, Freebo, Jim Gilstrap, and Brian Ray.
The Chieftains: The Long Black Veil
On January 24, 1995, “RCA Victor” label released “The Long Black Veil”, the 31st Chieftains album. It was recorded 1994 – 1995, at “Lake House Studio” in England, “Windmill Lane” and “Westland Studios” in Dublin, “Clinton Recording Studios” in New York City, “Utility Muffin Research Kitchen” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Paddy Moloney, Chris Kimsey and Ry Cooder. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Ireland by “IRMA”.
Personnel:
- Kevin Conneff– vocals, bodhrán
- Martin Fay– fiddle
- Seán Keane– fiddle
- Matt Molloy– flute
- Paddy Moloney– uilleann pipes, tin whistle
- Derek Bell– harp, tiompán, keyboards
- Colin James- guitar, mandolin
- Dominic Miller, Paul Brady, Arty McGlynn, Foggy Little – guitar
- Kieran Hanrahan – banjo
- Terry Tulley – Scottish pipes
- Carlos Nunez – Galician pipes
- Brendan Begley, James Keane, Martin O’Connor – accordion
- Steve Cooney– didgeridoo
- Wally Minko – piano
- James Blennerhassett, Ned Mann – acoustic bass
- Joe Csibi, Darryl Jones, Nicky Scott – bass
- Noel Eccles, Tommy Igoe, Liam Bradley – drums
- Jean Butler – foot percussion
- Anuna Choir, Brian Masterson – backing vocals
- The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Sting, Ry Cooder, Mark Knopfler, Sinead O’Connor, Phil Coulter, Marianne Faithfull, Tom Jones – contributors
Track listing:
- Mo Ghile Mear (Our Hero)
- The Long Black Veil
- The Foggy Dew
- Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
- Changing Your Demeanour
- The Lily of the West
- Coast of Malabar
- Dunmore Lassies
- Love Is Teasin’
- He Moved through the Fair
- Ferny Hill
- Tennessee Waltz/Tennessee Mazurka
- The Rocky Road to Dublin
Eric Clapton & Friends: The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale
On July 29, 2014, “Bushbranch” label released “The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale”, the twenty-second Eric Clapton studio album. It features covers of J. J. Cale songs. It was recorded 2013 – 2014, and was produced by Eric Clapton and Simon Climie.
Personnel:
- Eric Clapton – vocals, guitars, dobro
- Tom Petty– vocals
- Mark Knopfler – vocals, guitar
- John Mayer – vocals, guitar
- Willie Nelson – vocals, guitar
- Don White – vocals, guitar
- Christine Lakeland– vocals, guitar
- Reggie Young– guitar
- Derek Trucks– guitar
- Albert Lee– guitar
- David Lindley– guitar
- Don Preston– guitar
- Mike Campbell- guitar
- Doyle Bramhall II – guitar
- Greg Leisz– pedal steel guitar
- Simon Climie– Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond organ, piano, drum programming, percussion, backing vocals
- Walt Richmond– Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond organ, piano
- Jimmy Markham – harmonica
- Mickey Raphael– harmonica
- Nathan East– bass
- James Cruce – drums
- Jim Karstein – drums
- Jamie Oldaker– drums
- David Teegarden – drums
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Satnam Ramgotra – tabla
- Michelle John – backing vocals
- Sharon White– backing vocals
- Alan Douglas – recording
- Tony Castle, Bobby Tis and Ryan Ulyate – additional engineering
- Jacob Dennis, Joe Kearns, Tim Marchiafava, Derek Parnell and Wendy Seidman – engineer assistant
- Simon Climie – mixing
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Debbie Johnson – session coordinator
- Catherine Roylance – art direction, design
- Michael Putland – cover image
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto – cover illustration
- Buddy Cannon – additional production
Track listing:
All tracks by J.J. Cale except where noted.
- Call Me the Breeze
- Rock and Roll Records
- Someday – J.J. Cale, Walt Richmond
- Lies
- Sensitive Kind
- Cajun Moon
- Magnolia
- I Got the Same Old Blues
- Songbird
- Since You Said Goodbye
- I’ll Be There (If You Ever Want Me) – Ray Price, Rusty Gabbard
- The Old Man and Me
- Train to Nowhere
- Starbound
- Don’t Wait – J. J. Cale, Christine Lakeland
- Crying Eyes
Van Morrison: Beautiful Vision
In February 1982, “Mercury” label released “Beautiful Vision”, the thirteenth Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “The Record Plant” in Sausalito, California.
Personnel:
- Van Morrison— vocals. guitar, electric piano
- Herbie Armstrong — acoustic guitar
- Chris Hayes — guitar
- Mark Knopfler— guitar
- Chris Michie— guitar
- John Allair — organ
- David Hayes— bass
- Rob Wasserman— bass guitar
- Tom Donlinger — drums
- Peter Van Hooke— drums
- Gary Mallaber— drums
- Michele Segan — percussion
- Mark Isham— synthesizer, trumpet
- Pee Wee Ellis— tenor and baritone saxophones, flute
- Sean Fulsom — uilleann pipes
- Pauline Lozana — backing vocals
- Annie Stocking — backing vocals
- Bianca Thornton— backing vocals
- Jim Stern, Hugh Murphy – engineer
- Ann Fry – engineer assistant
- Rudi Legname – cover concept, design, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Van Morrison, except where noted.
- Celtic Ray
- Northern Muse – Solid Ground
- Dweller on the Threshold – music Van Morrison; lyrics Van Morrison, Hugh Murphy
- Beautiful Vision
- She Gives Me Religion
- Cleaning Windows
- Vanlose Stairway
- Aryan Mist – music Van Morrison; lyrics Van Morrison, Hugh Murphy
- Across the Bridge Where Angels Dwell – music Van Morrison; lyrics Van Morrison, Hugh Murphy
- Scandinavia
David Crosby: Croz
On January 28, 2014, “Blue Castle Records” label released “Croz”, the fourth David Crosby studio album. The first Crosby’s studio album in 20 years, was recorded 2011 – 2013, and was produced by Daniel Garcia.
Personnel:
- David Crosby— vocals, electric guitar
- Marcus Eaton — vocals, acoustic, 12-string acoustic and electric guitar, electric sitar
- Shane Fontayne— vocals, electric guitar, bass, percussion
- Mark Knopfler— lead guitar
- James Raymond — vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizer bass, drum programming
- Todd Caldwell — Hammond B-3 organ
- Steve Tavaglione— electronic wind instrument, soprano saxophone
- Wynton Marsalis— trumpet
- Kevin McCormick — bass
- Leland Sklar— bass
- Steve DiStanislao— drums, percussion
Track listing:
- What’s Broken – James Raymond
- Time I Have – David Crosby
- Holding on to Nothing – David Crosby, Sterling Price
- The Clearing – James Raymond
- Radio – David Crosby, James Raymond
- Slice of Time – David Crosby, Marcus Eaton, James Raymond
- Set That Baggage Down – David Crosby, Shane Fontayne
- If She Called – David Crosby
- Dangerous Night – David Crosby, James Raymond
- Morning Falling – David Crosby, James Raymond
- Find a Heart – David Crosby, Marcus Eaton, James Raymond
Bob Dylan: Infidels
On October 27, 1983, “Columbia” label released “Infidels”, the twenty-second Bob Dylan studio album. It was recorded April–May 1983, at the “Power Station” in New York, and was produced by Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan.
Personnel:
- Bob Dylan – vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards
- Mark Knopfler– guitar
- Mick Taylor– guitar
- Alan Clark– keyboards
- Robbie Shakespeare– bass guitar
- Sly Dunbar– drums, percussion
- Clydie King– vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Bob Dylan.
- Jokerman
- Sweetheart Like You
- Neighborhood Bully
- License to Kill
- Man of Peace
- Union Sundown
- I and I
- Don’t Fall Apart on Me Tonight
Dire Straits: Making Movies
On October 17, 1980, “Vertigo” label released “Making Movies”, the third Dire Straits studio album.It was recorded June – August 1980, at “Power Station: in New York,and was produced by Jimmy Iovine and Mark Knopfler. The album was certified Platinum in Finland by “Musiikkituottajat”; 2 x Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and Platinum in the US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Mark Knopfler – vocals, guitar
- Roy Bittan – keyboards
- John Illsley – vocals, bass
- Pick Withers – drums, vocals
- Shelly Yakus – engineer
- Jeff Hendrickson – engineer assistant
- Jon Mathias – engineer assistant
- Greg Calbi – mastering
- Neil Terk – design, artwork
- Brian Griffin – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Knopfler, except where noted.
- Tunnel of Love – Extract from “The Carousel Waltz” by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
- Romeo and Juliet
- Skateaway
- Expresso Love
- Hand in Hand
- Solid Rock
- Les Boys
Dire Straits: Love Over Gold
On September 20, 1982, “Vertigo” label released “Love over Gold”, the fourth Dire Straits studio album. It was recorded March – June 1982, at “Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Mark Knopfler. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Canada by “CRIA”; Platinum in France by “SNEP”; 2 x Platinum in UK by “BPI”; Platinum in Germany by “IFPI”.
Personnel:
- Mark Knopfler– vocals, guitar
- Hal Lindes– guitar
- Alan Clark– keyboards
- John Illsley– bass
- Pick Withers– drums
- Mike Mainieri– vibes, marimba
- Ed Walsh – synthesizer programming
- Neil Dorfsman– engineer
- Barry Bongiovi – engineer assistant
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Michae Rowe – design
- Alan Lobel – photography
- Peter Cunningham – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Knopfler.
- Telegraph Road
- Private Investigations
- Industrial Disease
- Love over Gold
- It Never Rains
Dire Straits: On Every Street
On September 10, 1991, “Vertigo” label released “On Every Street”, the sixth and final Dire Straits studio album. It was recorded November 1990 – May 1991, at “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Mark Knopfler and Alan Clark. The album was certified Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in Finland by Musiikkituottajat; Diamond in France by “SNEP”; Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; 4 x Platinum in Spain by “PROMUSICAE”; 4 x Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”: 2 x Platinum in UK by the “BPI” and Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Mark Knopfler– vocals, guitar
- Paul Franklin– pedal steel guitar, acoustic lap steel
- Phil Palmer– guitar
- Alan Clark– organ, piano, synthesizer
- Guy Fletcher– synthesizers, backing vocals
- John Illsley– bass
- Jeff Porcaro– drums, percussion
- Danny Cummings– percussion
- Chris White– flute, saxophone
- Vince Gill– guitar, backing vocals
- Manu Katché– percussion, drums
- George Martin– conductor, string arrangements
- Chuck Ainlay– engineer
- Bill Schnee– engineer
- Steve Orchard – engineer assistant
- Jack Joseph Puig– engineer assistant
- Andy Strange – engineer assistant
- Neil Dorfsman– mixing
- Bob Clearmountain– mixing
- Sutton Cooper – design
- Paul Cummins – design
- Paul Williams – photography
- Jo Motta – project coordinator
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Knopfler.
- Calling Elvis
- On Every Street
- When it Comes to You
- Fade to Black
- The Bug
- You and Your Friend
- Heavy Fuel
- Iron Hand
- Ticket to Heaven
- My Parties
- Planet of new Orleans
- How Long
musicalphabet 