Album Club, December 2014: Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - 'Neck and Neck'

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This month's choice for the Album Club comes courtesy of Martin (high spirits). Martin has chosen 'Neck and Neck' by Chet Atkins and Mark Knopler.



Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler - 'Neck and Neck'



My choice this time around is an album I heard back in 1991 when auditioning some new speakers. I took my own selection to listen to, however the dealer suggested I listen to 'Neck and Neck'. I was so impressed I went down the road and bought a copy.

'Neck and Neck' is a collaborative album by American guitarist Chet Atkins and British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on October 9, 1990 by Columbia Records.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neck_and_Neck

The album demonstrates the guitar capabilities of both players and is an enjoyable listen with humour thrown in. I hope you enjoy it.

Track List:

1. "Poor Boy Blues" Paul Kennerley 4:01
2. "Sweet Dreams" Don Gibson 3:24
3. "There'll Be Some Changes Made" Billy Higgins, Benton Overstreet 6:28
4. "Just One Time" Don Gibson 4:11
5. "So Soft, Your Goodbye" Randy Goodrum 3:16
6. "Yakety Axe" Boots Randolph, James Rich, Merle Travis 3:24
7. "Tears" Stéphane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt 3:54
8. "Tahitian Skies" Ray Flacke 3:18
9. "I'll See You in My Dreams" Isham Jones, Gus Kahn 2:59
10. "The Next Time I'm in Town" Mark Knopfler 3:21

Total length: 38:26

Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/20PwatN9bEO3tXtj1dKuTy

[Barry]

Wouldn't have thought I would like this - but I do. Two great guitarists with nothing to prove, just enjoying themselves and having a laugh and a joke at the same time.

Most enjoyable - 7/10 from me.

[walpurgis]

I've had this album for years. It's not bad.

[struth]

i posted on this and it seems to have dissappeared...how odd. ah well i just said that i had the album and i like it. relaxed quality stuff

[Barry]

i posted on this and it seems to have dissappeared...how odd. ah well i just said that i had the album and i like it. relaxed quality stuff

You could always post and vote again Grant.

Someone didn't like it much - they have given it 1/10!

[Bazil]

Its pleasant enough , a little blast now again is ok , I had it on repeat (by accident) as I was decorating and thought Jeez this goes on a bit
5/10

[Audio Al]

Not my cup of tea , sorry

4 from me

[high.spirits]

Two great guitarists with nothing to prove, just enjoying themselves and having a laugh and a joke at the same time.

Most enjoyable - 7/10 from me.

Just what I thought Barry, well summed up.

Enjoyable to listen to now and again. Quite a bit different from my everyday listening and quite a bit different for the AoS forum.

9/10 from me as I only have a couple of 10/10 LPs.

[dantheman91]

Love it 6/10 for me

[struth]

Had a listen again and will give it 7/10. Prefer a bit more of a harmonic style these days tbh, but it is very good. Just took delivery of a 180g willie nelson album(new one) "Band of Brothers" Might make a good one for next month (hint,hint)