"All the Roadrunning" is a song written and performed by Mark Knopfler featuring American country singer Emmylou Harris. It was first released as a new track on Knopfler's career-spanning compilation Private Investigations[2] and as a CD single in 2005.[3] In April 2006, the song was also released on the album of the same title.[4]
| "All the Roadrunning" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Mark Knopfler featuring Emmylou Harris | |
| from the album Private Investigations | |
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:00 |
| Label | Mercury Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Mark Knopfler |
| Producer(s) | Mark Knopfler, Chuck Ainlay |
Success and critical acclaim
edit"All the Roadrunning was a successful hit, peaking at #8 in the UK. The reviews were positive as well. Allmusic described the new song on the 2005 compilation as "nice" and "beautiful", as well as a song that "keeps the line of continuity and excellence in perspective." Hybridmagazine describes the song as having a "celtic folk melody" and as "accented by delicate mandolin and soaring fiddle strains, while the lyrics are a wistful account of life on the road that finds the lead character taking stock of the sacrifices and benefits of roaming."[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ a b "HYBRIDMAGAZINE.COM | REVIEWS | Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - All the Roadrunning album review". www.hybridmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler - Private Investigations: The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-01-11
- ^ Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - All The Roadrunning (in Italian), retrieved 2023-01-11
- ^ Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris - All the Roadrunning Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-01-11
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.