First, I have The Killers version. I think it's really great and I'm grateful that they covered it, or else I never would have heard the original version.
The intro for the Dire Straits version is 2 minutes and 30 seconds then, you can compare the two. I love both versions of this song but, Mark Knopfler definitely has the more emotional performance. Be sure to watch at the 5:40 mark, it seriously made me tear up when I saw it the first time. I think because The Killers version is a lot faster Brandon Flowers didn't have much time to show emotion in his performance. And, maybe the fact that he's happily married it's harder to sing a song about unrequited love? But, like I said, I love both versions! Also, my husband thought that Mark Knopfler looked drunk during his performance so, maybe he's just a sad drunk? Either way, The Killers version is by far better to look at, hehe ;)
about Music Mondays
Each Monday I'd like to share with you a song/songs that I enjoy.
It's a way for me to share what music I'm listening to and, if you have a song or artist you're interested in you can share with me, too!
You can join in with me if you'd like, it's quite fun :)
There are two ways to join me:
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2. or, just leave a comment here letting me know what music you've been listening to lately, do you have any favorite songs of unrequited love??
xo-Danielle
One of my favorite songs ever! So much feeling. Have you heard the Indigo Girls version? I probably listened to it no less than 5o million times in highschool, haha;) I had't heard The Killers version.. I love them. I have the Matt Nathanson live version too, which is great...but just be warned he drops the F bomb in the intro;)
ReplyDeleteI really liked the first song. :)
ReplyDeleteJust dropping by from Hollie's linkup.
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