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Neck and Neck

Mark Knopfler, Chet Atkins
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 24, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: October 9, 1990
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B0000026UV
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,946 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #5 in  Music > Country > Instrumental
    #30 in  Music > Country > Classic Country > Nashville Sound

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Poor Boy BluesChet Atkins 4:01$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Sweet DreamsChet Atkins;Mark Knopfler 3:25$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. There'll Be Some Changes MadeChet Atkins and Mark Knopfler 6:29$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. Just In TimeChet Atkins;Mark Knopfler 4:12$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. So Soft, Your GoodbyeChet Atkins 3:17$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Yakety AxeChet Atkins;Mark Knopfler 3:26$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. TearsChet Atkins;Mark Knopfler 3:53$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. Tahitian SkiesChet Atkins;Mark Knopfler 3:18$0.99 Buy Track
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listen10. The Next Time I'm In TownChet Atkins;Mark Knopfler 3:22$0.99 Buy Track


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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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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Who Needs Picks?, October 13, 2004
This album from these two masters of guitar fingerpicking will leave anyone who loves the guitar, country, blues, or melodic rock delighted. I have been a Mark Knopfler fan since early Dire Straits, and learned about Chet Atkins from Mark. Anybody Mark thinks is great is definitely worth a listen. I became a Chet Atkins fan a bit late in life, and this album was a big part of that.

This CD shines precisely because it is not flashy or showy; rather it is imbued with craftsmanship and quality musicianship in every bar. The whole album is strong, but I am especially fond of "There'll Be Some Changes Made" in which Chet and Mark trade good humored jabs about their musical heritage, "I'll See You in My Dreams", a mastercrafted classic, and the laid back "Tahitian Skies." Throughout the CD the vocals are relaxed and effortless, and although Knopfler has an appealing if somewhat gravelly voice, Atkins is a little more atonal and wavering in his singing style. Of course the focus here is not vocal performances, but guitar virtuosity, and that is abundant.

This is a CD that will be appreciated by all guitarists who grasp how truly difficult it is to produce a recording this melodious and synchronized, regardless of how easy these two masters make it look. "Neck & Neck" is highly recommended.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Picking!, May 2, 1999
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This isn't a country music CD; it's a collaboration between two great guitar players who like and respect one another. One of the most enjoyable parts of listening to the music is to pick out who's playing what. There's humor, too,and it's good road music. It's a winner, and wears well over time.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to beat pickin', November 27, 2000
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If you want to hear some good -- often great -- guitar picking, without the pretense, by two masters, this is your album. These two virtuosos challenge each other to greater and greater heights, and they deliver. "Yackety Axe" alone contains more riff variety than you will find in any five songs by mere mortals. I'm not a country fan per se, but Chet Atkins is a pleasure to listen to. That Knopfler can keep up with (and occasionally pass?) him makes you realize just how good he is. Of course, if you're looking for the usual junk, then this isn't for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery. Great CD
I like this CD. My dad played Chet Atkins when I was growing up, but I never appreciated his music until I heard him with Mark Knopfler. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Betty L.Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't say further here *****, 'n not less could be said where two masters meet.
Knowing their way since long before, nothing negative may be said about a performance did by two GIANTS of the guitar. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Manny

3.0 out of 5 stars A Missed Opportunity
Having seen some videos of these two in performance, I expected a lot more from the CD. There was no reason to include vocals on this effort, or even backing instrumentation... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Why didn't I get this sooner?... This disc seems like a delightful, easy-going jam between Knofler and Atkins. Very enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars love country and rock
If you like Chet Atkins and Dire Straits you will love this CD. The blending of the 2 styles is great. Enjoy it alot and will keep it as one of my all time favorites.
Published 11 months ago by D. Keane

5.0 out of 5 stars sweet stuff
This is truly one of the sweetest CDs I own. Not only is the music just grand, but the warmth between Chet and Mark really comes through.
Published 11 months ago by C. George

5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
I didn't actually listen to the cd, as it was a gift for my dad, but it arrived in good condition, and I've heard no complaints from him.
Published 12 months ago by Holly Noelle

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible guitar from two masters
This is an incredible colaboration from two guitar masters. The interaction between Mark and Chet is a treat to listen to. Read more
Published 14 months ago by W. Darling

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Besides his guitar virtuosity and song writing (especially lyric) genius, the Englishman, Mark Knopfler, has always had a seemingly innate feeling for the American musical... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Don Stephens

4.0 out of 5 stars A great CD!!
Listening to Knopfler and Atkins exchange riffs one after the other is a treat! The reparte between the two is as enjoyable. 'I'm only a part-time saint,' Atkins says. Read more
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