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Track Listings
| 1. Poor Boy Blues |
| 2. Sweet Dreams |
| 3. There'll Be Some Changes Made |
| 4. Just In Time |
| 5. "So Soft, Your Goodbye" |
| 6. Yakety Axe |
| 7. Tears |
| 8. Tahitian Skies |
| 9. I'll See You In My Dreams |
| 10. The Next Time I'm In Town |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Two generations of guitarists merge on this cleverly-titled album, with former Dire Straits virtuoso Mark Knopfler taking time off from scoring movies to join Chet Atkins, one of the fathers of electric guitar pickin'. And there's some mighty fine country pickin' on display here, with the duo joined by some of Nashville's all-time finest players, including the late, great Floyd Cramer, Mark O'Connor, Larry Londin, Vince Gill and Steve Wariner. The material ranges from choice country covers (Doc Watson's "Poor Boy Blues" and Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams") to rock & roll ("Yakety Ax", a take on Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax"), jazz (Django Reinhardt's "Tears"), a Knopfler original and even the old standard "I'll See You in My Dreams". It sounds like they had fun, too! --Bill Holdship
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Two generations of guitarists merge on this cleverly-titled album, with former Dire Straits virtuoso Mark Knopfler taking time off from scoring movies to join Chet Atkins, one of the fathers of electric guitar pickin'. And there's some mighty fine country pickin' on display here, with the duo joined by some of Nashville's all-time finest players, including the late, great Floyd Cramer, Mark O'Connor, Larry Londin, Vince Gill, and Steve Wariner. The material ranges from choice country covers (Doc Watson's "Poor Boy Blues," Patsy Cline's "Sweet Dreams") to rock 'n' roll ("Yakety Ax," a take on Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax"), jazz (Django Reinhardt's "Tears"), a Knopfler original, and even the old standard "I'll See You in My Dreams." It sounds like they had fun, too! --Bill Holdship
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This recording is a great collaboration of two fantastic artists. Chet Atkins plays with so much confidence, a old hand that can really rock and roll. Knopfler on the other hand really seems like he is enjoying himself with some great solos and chord changes. The Dire straits front man really shows his skill in being able to play such varied music styles. My paricular favourites were "changes made" a funny, and light hearted banter between two rock and roll legends. The last track..next time I'm in town is what Knopfler played last track in his last series of concerts with his country band "The Notting hillbillies". Sadly Chet Atkins died last year, a great loss to the music world.Long may his spirit live on with his music.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mini-Disc
This album never fails to put a smile on your face and I defy anyone to keep their hands, feet or head still whilst listening.The tracks range from layed back melodies perfect for a sunday morning,to feel good toe tappers that force you to join in. Unmistakeable Knopfler complimented by the renouned guitar 'picker' Atkins. A 'Gem' in anyones "easy listening" collection. The fun had by both Knopfler and Atkins shines through in every track.Especially worth a listen is "There'll be some changes made" (The verbal and musical jousting heard between the two 'competitors' in this track forms a kind of subtle duelling banjos for gentlemen).Buy it! You wont be disappointed, Honest.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Suberb due play together in perfect harmony.You can touch the feel of Mark's music and deep voice easily, at the same time you can hear the marvellous guitar play of Chet Atkins who is known for the master of the "picking" technique.
I lived for many years addicted to that album that I could not sleep without having it running in my player.
You will never regret if you buy it.
I lived for many years addicted to that album that I could not sleep without having it running in my player.
You will never regret if you buy it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Neck and Neck Superb.
First rate Guitarists ,easy listening ,and very good value.
Like all all albums of Mr Knopler, excellant content, and superb
musicianship.
Thank you Amazon.
Like all all albums of Mr Knopler, excellant content, and superb
musicianship.
Thank you Amazon.
Published 1 month ago by Michael
Great Guitarists
This is great music if you appreciate how difficult it is to play this well, a very good buy.
If you are a mark or chet fan you will like this disc.
If you are a mark or chet fan you will like this disc.
Published 6 months ago by desidog
Great duo
Seemed an odd combination to me (I'd like to shake the hand of the person thought of it) but, oh boy, does it work. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. M. A. Cassell
Neck & Neck CD
Older CD by Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins but well worth the purchase. Brilliant music from two great masters of the guitar. Highly recommended to all fans.Neck And Neck
Published 8 months ago by JD
Opportunity sucks (I mean knocks)
Everything was how it should be. As this was a present I have to wait for feedback from the recipient before writing anything concerning the product itself.
Published 10 months ago by John Greenslate
Easy listening
Obviously 2 people with respect for each others music and producing a nice mix of easy listening music and song
Published 14 months ago by maxing
Impressed
I was very pleased with the CD - excellent quality, and also impressed with speed of delivery. Would happily use again and recommend.
Published 15 months ago by Wes Blakey
Fingerpickin good
I came across this following a Mark Knopfler lead and now I can't stop playing it It's strong country /middle of the road style would not normally turn me on but the skill of the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by P. Driver
Necka nd Neck delivers
This disc is what you would expect from Chet and Mark.
A balanced mix of their individual styles comes together with a pleaseant, easy listending flavour.
A balanced mix of their individual styles comes together with a pleaseant, easy listending flavour.
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Mrs. S. Lawton
Neck & Neck, Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler
I already had this on vinyl but as a DJ it is far more useful to me to have it on CD. It is a brilliant coming together of two of the best guitarists sround at that time. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Christopher R. Hey
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