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Private Investigations [The Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler] [Box set] [Special Edition]

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  • Audio CD (7 Nov 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Box set, Special Edition
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B0009YCP28
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,144 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc 1:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Telegraph RoadDire Straits14:20Album Only
Listen  2. Sultans Of SwingDire Straits 5:48£0.79
Listen  3. Love Over GoldDire Straits 6:16£0.79
Listen  4. Romeo And JulietDire Straits 6:00£0.79
Listen  5. Tunnel Of LoveDire Straits 8:09£0.79
Listen  6. Private InvestigationsDire Straits 5:57£0.79
Listen  7. So Far AwayDire Straits 5:07£0.79
Listen  8. Money For NothingDire Straits 8:24£0.79
Listen  9. Brothers In ArmsDire Straits 6:57£0.79
Listen10. Walk Of LifeDire Straits 4:08£0.79
Listen11. Your Latest TrickDire Straits 6:29£0.79


Disc 2:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Calling ElvisDire Straits 6:24£0.79
Listen  2. On Every StreetDire Straits 5:03£0.79
Listen  3. Going Home: Theme Of The Local HeroMark Knopfler 5:01£0.79
Listen  4. Darling PrettyMark Knopfler 4:43£0.79
Listen  5. The Long RoadMark Knopfler 7:17£0.79
Listen  6. Why Aye ManMark Knopfler 4:09£0.79
Listen  7. Sailing To PhiladelphiaMark Knopfler 5:53£0.79
Listen  8. What It IsMark Knopfler 4:55£0.79
Listen  9. The Trawlerman's SongMark Knopfler 5:02£0.79
Listen10. Boom, Like ThatMark Knopfler 5:49£0.79
Listen11. All The RoadrunningMark Knopfler 4:49£0.79

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'Private Investigations' is a career-spanning compilation of hit singles from one of the 80's most successful bands Dire Straits, and their talented front man Mark Knopfler. With his virtuoso guitar playing as well as a fantastic knack forwriting accessible pop-rock songs, Knopfler has captivated audiences for years with his undeniable talent and creativity. Features the singles 'Money For Nothing' and the theme tune to series three of 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet', 'Why Aye Man'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy now!, 8 Nov 2005
By Mr. N. Wright "nw" (UK) - See all my reviews
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At last - a collection of the very best Dire Straits songs combined with Mark Knopfler's solo efforts. And a double CD is available of this as well which is a bonus. Whereas the previous greatest hits compilation 'Sultans of Swing' was somewhat disappointing - too many good songs were edited and a couple of disappointing live renditions of songs were included instead of the superior studio versions (check out 'Love Over Gold' and you will know what I mean, its available on this collection in its original 6min studio version with the brilliant solo at the end). Every track is superb on this CD, and full length versions of all songs are available here. The double version is probably a better buy but the single disc is good enough. A must for any serious collection.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mark,Love That Guitar Playing !, 19 May 2009
By J. Thompson "Willingale" (Essex UK) - See all my reviews
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When you get music as good as this on 2 CDs with excellent quality it can't be bad.

Starting with disc 2,well I/ve got to be honest only Going Home (Theme From The Local Hero) is essential.

Now disc 1 its all esential except Money For Nothing & maybe Walk Of Life.

The remainder can easily be played straight through from Telegraph Road all the way to Your Latest Trick.

Their first hit,Sultans Of Swing,is a prime example of great guitar playing & this song has never reached a stage when I think,I don't want to hear it again.
It was the same with The Byrds Mr Tambourine Man & Jimi Hendrix Hey Joe.

So if melodic guitar sounds which are at times delicate & others more forceful,you should get this album.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Certainly not dire!, 3 Feb 2009
By nelson "nelson" (worthing,UK) - See all my reviews
Access to all dire staits and Mark Knopflers hits in one easy package. If that's what you like than this is for you.
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