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skramer100

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So friends of mine are talking and discussing how Marc Knopfler and David Byrne are looked at. If either one of them is a song writer in any decade other than the 80s, are they ranked much higher?
I think the two are ridiculous song writers.
 

TheGratefulReb

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Picking from the two, I'd say Byrne over Knopfler as far as song writing goes and body of work.

Dire Straits & Talking Heads started in the 70s, so the question is sort of moot.

Both benefitted from being on the cusp of MTV emerging.

We had a Talking Heads tribute band play our wedding reception. HeartByrne out of Austin, TX. Tons of fun!
 

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So friends of mine are talking and discussing how Marc Knopfler and David Byrne are looked at. If either one of them is a song writer in any decade other than the 80s, are they ranked much higher?
I think the two are ridiculous song writers.

I think it depends on who you ask.

Anyone with a lick of sense knows these are 2 all time great bands and that songwriting is part of the band.

They would be ranked higher if they were famous for works in the 70s.
 

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Two of my favorite bands. Talking Heads and Dire Straits. This thread interests me.
 

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That’s a tough question, if I had to pick I would say Knopfler, but coming from someone who doesn’t know anything about playing music I don’t think my opinion matters much.

The Talking Heads “stop Making Sense” dvd is probably one of the most watched DVD’s I have. Dire straits “on every street” album came out just around the time I started driving and has been one of my favorites sense. One of the few albums I listen to from beginning to end.

Wish I had more musical abilities so I could form a better opinion on who was better, but they are both awesome to me.
 
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