Mark Knopfler - Black Tie Jobs (One Deep River)

One Deep River, out now: markknopfler.lnk.to/odr
So sorry for your trouble
Tell me to take a walk
And I would understand
Of course it’s good to talk
Here take my handkerchief,
No, I don’t need it back
Please don’t worry
So sorry for your trouble
And I was wondering
And I would understand
If you might have one to hand
If you had a photograph?
Of course I’d bring it back
Please don’t worry
And I wonder, if I stay in this
How hard boiled will I become?
As hard boiled as some
My friends in the newsroom
The Colins and Bobs
All done their black tie jobs
I have to go, so sorry
Walking back to the car
And I can hear your sobs
I hate these black tie jobs
‘One Deep River' - Album Credits
Written by Mark Knopfler
Published by Will D. Side/Universal Music Publishing Ltd
Produced by Mark Knopfler and Guy Fletcher
Engineered by Guy Fletcher at British Grove Studios, London
Assisted by Luie Stylianou, Rowan McIntosh, Tom Coath, Eve Morris and Edie Delafield
Guitar Tech, Glenn Saggers
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Guitars, Vocals - Mark Knopfler
Guitars - Richard Bennett
Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Additional Guitars - Greg Leisz
Synths, Keyboards - Guy Fletcher
Piano, Keyboards - Jim Cox
Electric and Upright Bass - Glenn Worf
Drums - Ian ‘Ianto' Thomas
Percussion - Danny Cummings
Fiddle - John McCusker
Wood Flute - Mike McGoldrick
Backing Vocals - Emma Topolski, Tamsin Topolski
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[@marwood1969]

This is clearly about MK's time at the Chronicle in Newcastle. It sounds like the story of someone having to feign sympathy whilst invading peoples grief in order to get a story for the paper. The 'Colins and Bobs' were also referred to in the song Basil, which was also about his time at the chronicle. Absolutely beautiful writing.

[@CarinTibellAhlin]

Yes, but I wonder what might have turned him to write it though. I'm thinking of the possibility that when you get on a bit in life you face the fact that people around you start passing away. Perhaps the passing of a friend made him remember what he actually experienced as a young reporter, as you so well describe. Just a thought ❤💯🙏🎶

[@marwood1969]

@@CarinTibellAhlin Yes, maybe so. Or perhaps it's just a reflection on early years when we (most of us, anyway) don't really know where we're going and realise much later that it probably wasn't anywhere very good. "And I wonder if I stay in this How hard boiled will I become? As hard boiled as some..." Surely an acknowledgement that remaining where he was, was a one way ticket to a calcified heart. He got out while he still hated the 'black tie jobs' but doubtless if he'd stayed it would have just become the norm and insincerity would have become an intrinsic part of his existence.

[@CarinTibellAhlin]

True, true, and I've heard him say that the "printer's ink" didn't run in his veins, so maybe he didn't feel it was his calling, after all. I've heard he wrote the obituary for Hendrixs... Amazing if it's true! ❤✍️💯

[@satvikrk3500]

great insight!

[@rosannanorbiato3462]

Wonderful song!!!!!Great Mark Knopfler!!!!!❤❤❤

[@Jeremyrenner719]

Thanks for your love and support. Towards me and my career. May god bless you, where are you watching from?

[@poohmusic9191]

Great track! Thank you. Greetings from Ukraine

[@Greta-gn9re]

Slawa Ukrajini Herojam slawa 🫶

[@johnhill762]

Stay safe

[@anacristinabraga3451]

@@Greta-gn9re Slawa Ukrajini! 🇺🇦🌷

[@alastairclunie7232]

Having just lost my beautiful mother in February to dementia the words of this beautiful song mean so much and hit me hard what an amazing song written by a master ❤️

[@sandspar]

I lost my Mom for the same exact reason at the same exact time, she was very talkative in the weeks prior... I'm so sad, I know you must be too, Sorry for your troubles...

[@suesmith6765]

Brilliant new album, thank you Mark. Beautiful, soulful songs. I'm almost the same age as Mark [bar one day!!] but he's still making the most amazing music.

[@anacristinabraga3451]

Beautiful and sweet song, Mark, a lullaby 🎶😴🎶🩷🇧🇷

[@CarinTibellAhlin]

This song is an absolute jem! Thank you Mark! ❤

[@fabiofabio4261]

1.48 2.08 venti secondi di sublime chitarra che da soli valgono acquisto dell'album

[@sastregabirondo9889]

Beautiful song☺️😘❤️🎸

[@momu9368]

Dieses Album ist für mich ein Gänsehaut Effekt nach dem andern ❤ Mark Knopfler, du einfach nur ein Genie mit deiner Musik ❤❤❤

[@RosaPeijs]

Music that caresses your heart ❤

[@mariainesmuller6538]

This song is a masterpiece. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VladMX]

Great mood track, love it, entire album is just perfect. !!! Best regards from Romania ❤

[@TommyIrl77]

Hauntingly Beautiful......

[@oscarfibraplas3659]

Desde Argentina, demasiado corta cancion para tanta belleza. Tu musica, Mark, es obra de Dios. Quiero bailarla con mi esposa, recordando 40 años de matrimonio. Gracias Knopfler, qué hubiera sido mi vida, sin tu obra!

[@anacristinabraga3451]

Parabéns pelos 40 anos de casamento! Mais dias felizes pra vocês com Mark Knopfler 🙏🩷

[@carmendaliva294]

Listening to this masterpiece, i just simply sad and then cried.❤

[@Adipekb]

Amazing song ❤

[@TM-hl3uz]

Magnifiques ❤

[@paulwasilewski4526]

Thanks for your music. So much better than most everything else out there these days.

[@Greta-gn9re]

Love it❤😢!

[@1924Alii]

Just wonderful music ♥

[@wjlevien]

I've had this album on repeat since its release. Truly a masterpiece from beginning to end.

[@justinecain8635]

Beautiful ❤️🙏

[@alexandrinacopilu2124]

Super, this song!!!❤

[@luziiluizth.8742]

Awesome awesome sharing as always dear friend Really enjoyed watching and listening to this beautiful song 😍🎧🎤🎸🎸 See you again keep intouch ❤️😊

[@lunaPo269]

Magnificent

[@irosaw2399]

Przepiękne... Arcydzieło...

[@ilSantoroGuitar]

This song reminds me of A Whiter Shade of Pale at the point when the guitar solo starts ( 1:49 ). Beautiful anyhow.

[@llibelulalibelula3322]

💓💓💓💓😍🎶🎸🥰 Gijón (North of Spain) 💜🌹🍀

[@mariaandmichael2680]

Beautiful

[@rosaavitabile9758]

This song is so sad but wonderful

[@sijmenspeeltgames9882]

❤❤❤beautiful

[@user-ok8uf8ek7o]

Um sonho 💕

[@ernietrigg5379]

Superb.

[@DeclanDoocey-bw4ey]

Hi mate Declan ❤ just to say hello and thank you for your music and guitar skills ❤ love seeing you playing the guitar 🎸❤ and I see you crying so much when you are singing thanks love Declan ❤ Trev Dec singer songwriter xx respect Declan ❤😊

[@TrueNeutralEvGenius]

You have problems with narcissism and/or some other problems, I recommend to turn yourself to a specialist.

[@DeclanDoocey-bw4ey]

@@TrueNeutralEvGenius what the fuck you talking about Trev Dec singer songwriter

[@user-eq2dx2jp6v]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nancyspasko54]

Bravo ❤

[@Izzmaxarealthink]

I was a journalist early in my career. I never had to do a black tie job, but I definitely had to have some uncomfortable conversations with story subjects. I burned out and left journalism in 3 years.

[@lucesysombras367]

Las primeras notas ya me robaron el corazón

[@user-yn7sk1pr2o]

❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@68co]

Marco Danen on spotify, sounds like Dire Straits and own written songs 🎸 fan of Mark

[@jaquelinesouzamaia3207]

🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶

[@inigjean1484]

🎸💕🎶🥰

[@spomenkazlokolica3061]

🥇🎸🥇🎸🥇

[@sirromtrebor]

Let the music do the talking

[@liveandletlive8264]

❤❤❤👍🙏🙋‍♂️🇭🇷

[@sergeyaltukh]

✨️🎉🎊

[@enricromero2106]

❤❤❤ to my girlfriend, directly!!!!

[@hahahaharada]

curti não mestre, tá horrível esse disco

[@ounadjelasalim1722]

Médiocre

[@mariottmm]

Vete a escuchar bad bunny