Guitar," Chet Atkins recorded hundreds of albums during his 40+ year career. This 1990 album features a collaboration between two iconic musicians, guitarist Chet Atkins and Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler. This recording has been mastered by the K2 HD format of 24-bit 100kHz, which creates an unbelievable sound surpassing other formats! Limited Edition K2 HD Mastering Japanese Import CD!Ģ4-Bit/100kHz Mastering! This K2 HD Mastering CD will play on ALL CD players! Two Masters of Guitar, Chet Atkins and Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, with an enjoyable performance on this Grammy Winning Album Neck & Neck! This is a MUST hear! Typical order times are located within the product description. It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). Even if you never refer another album to me, which is highly unlikely, you have given me the gift of a lifetime with “Neck and Neck”, which I’m hoping to pay forward.An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released. I’m glad we can still get out there and punish ourselves, as it is always worth it when it is done. Even if you are eternally youthful to the point of being confused for my son during a marathon, when in fact you are four years older than I am, I still love you as I do all of my running friends, Dwayne, David and his Oingo Boingo devotion, Steve and some great names from the past like Jim, Mike, and David the Sloth. You inspire me with your intelligence and unmatched work ethic, and you have always pushed me to be a better person and a better runner. Mike, thank you for almost 30 years of friendship. The last song, featuring Knopfler, “The Next Time in Town”, is a perfect closer to this amazing album you probably haven’t discovered… yet.ĭr. “So Soft, Your Goodbye” is another incredibly well-played country ballad, and “Yakety Axe”, featuring Atkins, is a clever parody of the Boots Randolph song “Yakety Sax”.
“ Ohh, I miss you so, Ohhh I need you so, I’d give this heart of mine, If I could see you just one time.” This song is about separation, distance, and sadness, and although I hope the ending in real life is better than the state of this song, it has some highly relevant and heartwarming lyrics that speak to my long-distance girl Christie. My favorite song is “Just One Time”, another beautiful Don Gibson ballad, again featuring their sweet blended harmony vocals. Mark isn’t quite convinced, but it is a hilarious listen and the dueling guitars are spectacular. Perhaps the most entertaining song on the record is “There’ll Be Some Changes Made”, where the lovably square Atkins tries to convince Knopfler he’s ready for the rock and roll lifestyle, complete with money for nothing and chicks for free. “Sweet Dreams” is one of several 1950s country songs by Don Gibson that they cover on the album. The album opens with a great song, “Poor Boy Blues”, which was the only single they released from this record, and you can clearly hear that distinct Knopfler guitar sound wrapped within their wonderfully paired harmony vocals. Mike and I, they are an eclectic pairing, but this is a beautiful album you probably haven’t heard, but probably should. While he helped me expand my appreciation for reggae and Bob Marley, his biggest gift musically to me is today’s album, “Neck and Neck”, a collaboration between the old-school country guitarist Chet Atkins and Mark Knopfler, leader of the Dire Straits. I would often borrow CDs from Mike’s office as we could listen to music while we worked. Mike and I first met as coworkers in 1994, and formed a friendship around basketball, running, and music. Today’s album came into my life specifically because of one particular Mike we will call him Dr. Of my many friends in the world, by far the most common name among them is Mike.