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The Notting Hillbillies — Your Own Sweet Way
Album: Missing...Presumed Having A Good Time
Avg rating:
7.7

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Total ratings: 4064









Released: 1990
Length: 4:26
Plays (last 30 days): 4
There's nothing I can do
Nothing I can say
You'll do what you want to
You'll go your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way

Now I can talk to you serious
I can talk to you nice
But when it comes to love
You won't take good advice
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way

It doesn't matter what I say
What I do or what I think
You can lead a horse to water
You can't make him drink
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
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 bimmerfan739 wrote:

Anybody know who's on pedal steel? Love anything by Knopfler anyway but steel makes this number.






Paul Franklin (pedal steel)
 bimmerfan739 wrote:

Anybody know who's on pedal steel? Love anything by Knopfler anyway but steel makes this number.



Just used the Google machine: Paul Franklin on steel.
Anybody know who's on pedal steel? Love anything by Knopfler anyway but steel makes this number.
Smooth. Velvet
smooth as silk
 Jannne wrote:
 ...oooh yeah....what would Mark Knopfler make of this i wonder...  .{#Yes}{#Daisy}{#Yes}


Nobody tell him... 🤣
ah, the memories.   Mother bring me my air guitar.   
Lovely song.
 fseanconroy wrote:

Also, the guitarist playing slide is killing it on this track.  Anyone know who played the slide on this?  Knopfler as always so good.



Oh Paul Franklin, caught it the notes!  Answered my own question!
Also, the guitarist playing slide is killing it on this track.  Anyone know who played the slide on this?  Knopfler as always so good.
Smoooooth...
Mark playing the guitar his own sweet way. Tasty!
MK's spin off project delivered a masterpiece album that still stands the test of the time, IMHO. Thanks Bill for making me discover this gem <3
Smoooooth…
 acolt wrote:

The Beatles. Sarah McLachlin. Lana Del Rey. Just to name a few.

The Beatles, yes.  Sarah McLachlin and Lana Del Rey - not even close. Artists on RP sorted by monthly plays as shown on Dec. 6, 2021:
 obankenobi wrote:

This was one of my go-to auditioning CD's when reviewing speakers for many years.  Great track, great album


Took your advice to move to the couch between the JBLs and enjoy this cut on the FLAC stream....so smooth and great production.
Very first CD I bought when they started coming out. Still have it, still consider it one of my favorites. 
That is some sweet steel!
 willmcnaught wrote:

use PSD the majority DO like it lol {#Notworthy}


This was one of my go-to auditioning CD's when reviewing speakers for many years.  Great track, great album
Went the en-suite way during some recent renovations. Haven't looked back!
Brilliant! Knopfler is a genius, rivaled only by Richard Thompson.
Just tossed a few coins in Bill and Rebecca's busking hat. This is just too good to not support.

LLRP!!
From Wiki:

"They gave their first performance at a small club in Leeds, and followed up with a tour".



I wish I were there for that first performance.  
Seems to be borrowing from Mason Ruffner. 
This is a real guitar players album . . . Its all in the hands, and if you're listening to this album you're in very good hands.
Pedal steel!
 obankenobi wrote:

there may be something to this
 
Hmm, Mark Knopfler... is he famous? 
Just so damn groovy and laid back, man.  I couldn't be more relaxed from this toooon.
Pretty fancy, going your ensuite way
In a German accent..."There iz nutting like the hillbillies."
 Enness wrote:
Does any other musician get more airplay on RP than Mark Knopfler? Seriously. Row back just a bit, please!  
 
The Beatles. Sarah McLachlin. Lana Del Rey. Just to name a few.
Does any other musician get more airplay on RP than Mark Knopfler? Seriously. Row back just a bit, please!  
I realize Mark isn't for everyone, but in my view, he can do no wrong!
lazy sleepy but nice
Bless you for playing this...haven't heard it in forever and it's just the right tonic for me today. Bliss!
 grexe wrote:
really enjoyable, voice and song writing remind me of Mark Knopfler..
 
there may be something to this
really enjoyable, voice and song writing remind me of Mark Knopfler..
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
Brilliant song, great album - a BIG FAT 9 for both.
 
I came across this album by accident.  What a gem.  The guitar work is so amazing.  
Never heard of this band.  I like them.  Very smooth.
Smooth as silk for my ears. One of my favs of all times!
This is now 28 years old?  Geeze.  Still love the smooth groove, MK.
Never heard of this group, though I've heard this song countless times! I just assumed it was Dire Straits!
 
How about something from Muswell Hillbillies by The Kinks?
One of my faves.
 sacaric wrote:
Really liked this song.... assumed it was Mark Knoffler solo that I had not heard before.  However when I sampled the rest of the album just now,  I couldn't find anything else I liked.  Maybe this was the only song that of the album that was heavily influenced by Mark??
 

 
Yeah, agreed, it's the only track that he sings lead on, and wrote himself, so makes sense...but also makes it the best track imo
A few pearls into this album... this track is the best one IMHO. So unique!
Still a big 9 for me.
Bubba, Sneezy, Fourfinger, Dozey, Flabass and Whistler Notting play just for you.
Sweet indeed{#Bounce}
Really liked this song.... assumed it was Mark Knoffler solo that I had not heard before.  However when I sampled the rest of the album just now,  I couldn't find anything else I liked.  Maybe this was the only song that of the album that was heavily influenced by Mark??
 
 ahess247 wrote:
I've heard "Your Own Sweet Way" by Notting Hillbillies WAY too many times. Take it out of rotation for awhile....like maybe 20 years!

 
use PSD the majority DO like it lol {#Notworthy}
I've heard "Your Own Sweet Way" by Notting Hillbillies WAY too many times. Take it out of rotation for awhile....like maybe 20 years!
love this vibe 

thanks RP! 
Brilliant song, great album - a BIG FAT 9 for both.
 ScottD wrote:
I bought this as a cassette when it first came out and have loved it ever since. Every tune is a joy to listen to, I only wish they had done another.

 
+1
Great!!!!{#Bananajam}
very, very, very nice
Smoooooth.......  {#Kiss}
{#Fever} GOT THAT JJ CALE GROOVE / DIG IT
I bought this as a cassette when it first came out and have loved it ever since. Every tune is a joy to listen to, I only wish they had done another.
I'm digging the beat.....cool...
This tune wraps itself around me, smooth as silk.
might've been intended as a breakup song. But listening as a parent, I think it works on that level too.
Gets a 10 for Knopfler's guitar alone...the song as a whole is pretty damn amazing as well. {#Music}
 LizK wrote:
Just knew the Voice and the guitar were familiar;
 The Notting Hillbillies was a country rock project formed by Steve Phillips and Brendan Croker withMark Knopfler, who was then lead guitarist and singer of Dire Straits, and Knopfler's bandmate Guy Fletcher.

  
Aaah, yes, I was convinced it was Mark. Thanks for checking into that.


Missing photograph?  Follow 'Yea.'
 leland1015 wrote:
Definitely a toe tapper!

 


Just knew the Voice and the guitar were familiar;
 The Notting Hillbillies was a country rock project formed by Steve Phillips and Brendan Croker withMark Knopfler, who was then lead guitarist and singer of Dire Straits, and Knopfler's bandmate Guy Fletcher.
 leathepea wrote:
Just got to love that signature guitar sound of Mark Knopfler.

 
And what a fat, sweet groove
Just got to love that signature guitar sound of Mark Knopfler.
sweet!
 JJ Cale with more sophisticated guitar. me likey.
Along with "Postcards from Paraguay" one of his best songs, regardless of the backup band.
 Jannne wrote:
 ...oooh yeah....what would Mark Knopfler make of this i wonder...  .{#Yes} {#Daisy} {#Yes}

 
He DID make it.
Definitely a toe tapper!
this is a groove...{#Chillpill}
 ...oooh yeah....what would Mark Knopfler make of this i wonder...  .{#Yes} {#Daisy} {#Yes}
Let's me swing and tap the feet......{#Cool}
Doesn't matter what you call the band that guitar and voice is too distinct....
 
{#Bananajam}    {#Bananajam}     {#Bananajam}
{#Drunk}shaking head over the peeps that gave this a 1!!!!!! aye carumba  sucko- barfo for this? fortunately majority rules and most enjoy some damn fine music! 
This is a damn fine cup of sweet blues ma'am.
Class album
 scrubbrush wrote:
i recognized knopfer's guitar even before i recognized his voice... amazing how distinctive his guitar work is.

 
Yes major musical influence in the soundtrack of our lives!
 Chi_Editrix wrote:
It would be nice to put up some of Mark's duo work with Chet Atkins, like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIKt_WQHia8

 
Someone should nudge the Goldsmiths to consider adding their work. Did not know that Leo Kottke and Chet performed together on "Prairie Home Companion": 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5oExc78IKE 
i recognized knopfer's guitar even before i recognized his voice... amazing how distinctive his guitar work is.
Will never forget this very moment when I heard for the first time this song. I was into my uncle's new car, riding south-eastern France, we were listening to the radio, I was 16. "Sounds a little boring... but, listen... sounds like Dire Straits, no? The guitar, I mean...". They said the name of the band, I was unable to write it well... then a few days later, went to a CD shop... they oriented me and finally found the album. 2 or 3 great tune into it.
Can't tell you why but I make an mental association between Mark Knopfler and Joe Montana.   :)

Fits my definition of a "CLASSIC"...

CLASSIC: Good the first hearing, gets better with return visits. Always a welcome visitor over the years and decades...

Never has been overplayed to reach burnout... Whole album is nice and welcome in the mix...

Thank You


{#Bananajam}  {#Bananajam}   {#Bananajam}

"O U T S T A N D I N G"
Love it. 
Sounds like he wrote it in 3 minutes. Which is how long it takes to get really bored of this song.
 TerryS wrote:

Perhaps it would be a good time to stop reading Sprudge and spend more time just chillin'

 
This - and a lot of the Notting Hillbillies CD - is genius.  You'd probably better off going back to top-40 radio.
 ppopp wrote:
Sounds like he wrote this song while he was turning the pages of his newspaper. It has all the appeal of toothache.

 
Perhaps it would be a good time to stop reading Sprudge and spend more time just chillin'
Sounds like he wrote this song while he was turning the pages of his newspaper. It has all the appeal of toothache.
 WonderLizard wrote:

Huh? Like Knopfler's a guy, and I think the metaphor falls apart from that point.

 
Falls apart or becomes hilarious depending on how much imagination you're willing to put into it! {#Eyes} {#Lol}
 d-don wrote:


I'd buy your novel, or even a collection of your short stories.

 
Thank you, my friend, for your kind and encouraging words.
Maybe that is my call and I have been ignoring it for a long time. 
Be well! {#Cheers} 
the sweet way 
 4merdj wrote:
Cool and smooth ... like a breezy afternoon by the beach ... bluish-greenish waters ... pale and fluffy sands ... my dear Stella (ice-cold blond) by the side ...
 

I'd buy your novel, or even a collection of your short stories.
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Mark Knoffler's just not the girl you wish you could go to the prom with. He might be the one you end up going with, he might even be the one you end up marrying, but he's no dream date.
 
Huh? Like Knopfler's a guy, and I think the metaphor falls apart from that point.
Mark Knoffler's just not the girl you wish you could go to the prom with. He might be the one you end up going with, he might even be the one you end up marrying, but he's no dream date.
Cool song.  Feels older than it says.  Does anyone know if this is a cover?
 msymmes wrote:
I have changed my mind... This is better than an 8.  I now give it a 9.
 

Exactly what happened today to me. Sweet tune. A solid 9.
Cool and smooth ... like a breezy afternoon by the beach ... bluish-greenish waters ... pale and fluffy sands ... my dear Stella (ice-cold blond) by the side ...
Very nice!
It would be nice to put up some of Mark's duo work with Chet Atkins, like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIKt_WQHia8
 msymmes wrote:
I have nothing intelligent to say other than that I am bumping this to a TEN.
 
 

Same.  9 => 10!
I have nothing intelligent to say other than that I am bumping this to a TEN.
 

 msymmes wrote:
Very sweet.  Now time to play some other tracks of this project.  Maybe "Feel Like Going Home"?
  
 msymmes wrote:

Well?  Still waiting.
 
Umm, if you click the link for the band you will see that no one uploaded "Feel like Going Home."  If you want to hear that track, I'd suggest you upload it.  If Bill and Rebecca give it the green light, it will hit the LRC.  If the LRC review people like it, than it will be played here.  

As I understand it, there are a few things that come in directly to RP from the labels or artists, but by and large everything you hear was a listener upload.

 
 msymmes wrote:
Very sweet.  Now time to play some other tracks of this project.  Maybe "Feel Like Going Home"?
 
Well?  Still waiting.
Over the years, Mark Knopfler has stood the test of time, and like the proverbial good wine gotten better with age (although this song is 1990).  After tons of Dead shows and fierce loyalty to Neil Young, Knopfler is my favorite of all time.  He is never stuck, although that is so true of Neil too.
Love it, or not love it—it just doesn't get much smoother than this.  This is great stuff by almost any standard.
 V-bro wrote:

You'd totally agree if you had been there too, it was a disgrace!!
 
You base your opinion on one bad show instead of countless rave reviews and millions of sold recordings? The best concert I've ever seen and the worst concert I've ever seen have been with Peter Gabriel. Different nights, different stuff happens. Live shows are risky for artists, you shouldn't base opinions on the body of their work based on a bad night. I saw Dire Straits live and thought it was a pretty good show. Maybe the band was hung over the night you saw them and he was trying to compensate for slow drummers and off key bass? Just a thought.
Good music, good musicians and words that seem as if my mail has been hacked...

 Hannio wrote:
The perfect antidote to that Florence and her effing machine previously played.
 
Oh Thank You!! Someone else feels the same way I do about old Flo!
 claya wrote:
 V-bro wrote:
I really liked all Knopfler songs back in the 80ties and 90ties, but after seeing him 'perform' live, so bored and uninspired I can't listen to it any more.{#No}

It's definitely not bad, but he is always the crown piece in the band and that makes the other members only worse, especially with DireStraits....

 Sorry my friend, I think you have lost your mind....{#Stupid} 
 
You'd totally agree if you had been there too, it was a disgrace!!

I think Bill and Mark Knopfler are having a bromance -
The perfect antidote to that Florence and her effing machine previously played.

I take a round please!!  This song is smooth!
 
TerryS wrote:
Crystal glass of Bourbon, water back,  in my hand and this music.
Ahhhh.

PS broke the matching glass so I'm being very careful, honest dear.
 


Crystal glass of Bourbon, water back,  in my hand and this music.
Ahhhh.

PS broke the matching glass so I'm being very careful, honest dear.
Very sweet.  Now time to play some other tracks of this project.  Maybe "Feel Like Going Home"?