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Mark Knopfler — He's The Man
Album: A Shot At Glory
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:39
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What he got
The others have not
He's the man
I said what he got
The others have not
He's the man

Has to be done
To be number one
When the (? is down)
He'll turn it around
'cause first there's the best
And then there's the rest
And he's the man

He's the man
He's the man
He's the man

He's the man
He's the man
He's the man

What he got
The others have not
He's the man
I said what he got
The others have not
And he's the man

Has to be done
To be number one
When the (? is down)
He'll turn it around
'cause first there's the best
And then there's the rest
And he's the man

He's the man
He's the man
He's the man

He's the man
He's the man
He's the man

First there's the best
And then there's the rest
And he's the man
First there's the best
And then there's the rest
He's the man

Yeah
He's the man
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 ocsike wrote:
Yes, Mark should know better..
 
An example of MK's lesser work for movie soundtracks.  If you want to hear some inspired MK music for movies, I would strongly suggest you check-out the soundtrack to "Local Hero" (1983).  OUTSTANDING work through and through, IMHO.{#Yes}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Hero_(album)
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
mattt wrote:
Wow. Knopfler just phoned this one in, didn't he?


That's the perfect way to describe this one, I think.

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
you guys getting kinda rough on mk. i went through the years waiting on the sequel to sultans, but i'm comfortable with him now.
Posted 16 years ago by dwpbike    [ Reply ]
omg....so sad, but I gotta agree! MK usually puts a bit more heart and soul into his music... mattt wrote:
Wow. Knopfler just phoned this one in, didn't he?
Posted 16 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
WTF? This is like the theme song from the movie Orgazmo or something.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:
My best guess: Kirsty Mitchell. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0593511/ She plays the wife of the footballer in the DVD cover shot. Said footballer cheats on his wife, but he's also a big star brought in to save the struggling local team. Kirsty's character also happens to be the estranged daughter of the team's coach, played by Duvall. No idea how good the movie is...
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
MK wrote this song? While eating pop-corn and watching football on TV? Oh, it is for a soundtrack. That makes sense.
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
hmm... what's that?? This is not Mark Knopfler! I want to hear the real Mark. That's crap!
Posted 16 years ago by Bender84    [ Reply ]
Hey same playlist...see April 30, 2007 comment...just heard Teddybear - Punk rocker...come on Bill...
Posted 17 years ago by captain99    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto.
Take one digital loop; run 100x times; change pitch, do same; print master; spend money.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
fuh2 wrote:
WHo is that HOT siamese twin of his?
My best guess: Kirsty Mitchell. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0593511/ She plays the wife of the footballer in the DVD cover shot. Said footballer cheats on his wife, but he's also a big star brought in to save the struggling local team. Kirsty's character also happens to be the estranged daughter of the team's coach, played by Duvall. No idea how good the movie is...
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
donpdonp wrote:
ha! great theme - songs highly repetitive lyrics. (previous song Punkrocker w/ Iggy Pop)
i think "knocking on heaven's door" tops that list ... thank god bill would never play that ...
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto.
Posted 17 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
ha! great theme - songs highly repetitive lyrics. (previous song Punkrocker w/ Iggy Pop)
Posted 17 years ago by donpdonp    [ Reply ]
Wow. Knopfler just phoned this one in, didn't he?
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
aber wrote:
Yeah, I think so too. He's been gradually mellowing out (even during DS, just look at the change into Brothers in Arms, and then quite more subtle On Every Street). I like a lot of his newer work (love Golden Heart, enjoy Shangri-La), but the hit/miss ratio has decreased for me, and it takes more listenings to get into as well.
I'm hearing some JJ Cale
Posted 18 years ago by fairchance    [ Reply ]
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
Robert Duvall?
WHo is that HOT siamese twin of his?
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
rocteur wrote:
In the 80's there was Mark Knopfler, and now there is Mark Knopfler.. IMHO they are NOT the same person... I just do not understand.. Take Shangri-La and compare with ANY Dire Straits Album.. The guitar work just doesn't compare.
Yeah, I think so too. He's been gradually mellowing out (even during DS, just look at the change into Brothers in Arms, and then quite more subtle On Every Street). I like a lot of his newer work (love Golden Heart, enjoy Shangri-La), but the hit/miss ratio has decreased for me, and it takes more listenings to get into as well.
Posted 18 years ago by aber    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
.... he's the man....
Robert Duvall?
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
jgeyer wrote:
I'm pretty sure Mark Knopfler isn't as good as Bill thinks he is.
He's probably better :)
Posted 18 years ago by -Cor-    [ Reply ]
mafe wrote:
Whatever Mark Knopfler touches turns to gold.
So apparently he did this one remotely. He's the man, he's the man, he's the man...whoa-k. Normally I like MK, but this is a throw-away he must have been pressed to do in his contract or as a favor. Ho hum.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
In the 80's there was Mark Knopfler, and now there is Mark Knopfler.. IMHO they are NOT the same person... I just do not understand.. Take Shangri-La and compare with ANY Dire Straits Album.. The guitar work just doesn't compare.
Posted 18 years ago by rocteur    [ Reply ]
Kind of reminds me of the work that Eric Clapton does for movie soundtracks.
Posted 18 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
I'm pretty sure Mark Knopfler isn't as good as Bill thinks he is.
Posted 18 years ago by jgeyer    [ Reply ]
"...Ease the Pain, ease the pain..." 8.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
I hear a base line reminiscent of Floyd: "Come on in here boy have a guitar - your going to go far...
um, that's cigar.
Posted 18 years ago by H-bomb    [ Reply ]
I hear a base line reminiscent of Floyd: "Come on in here boy have a cigar (oops; my bad, brain fart- on 30+ year old lyrics) - your going to go far...
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Yes, Mark should know better..
Posted 18 years ago by ocsike    [ Reply ]
natanz wrote:
it sounds like he worked for no more than 5 minutes writing this song. Mark Knopfler can do better, much better
Not Fair ! he spent at least 5 minutes on the drum machines alone..
Posted 18 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Whatever Mark Knopfler touches turns to gold. Completely different style, still awesome.
Posted 18 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Waldo: A good head-bobbing tune.
You got it! Wish there was a "dancing" picture to add.
Posted 22 years ago by polecat    [ Reply ]
it sounds like he worked for no more than 5 minutes writing this song. Mark Knopfler can do better, much better
Posted 22 years ago by natanz    [ Reply ]
A good head-bobbing tune.
Posted 22 years ago by Waldo    [ Reply ]