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: Inspired by a piece by writer Ian McEwan about 9/11, specifically the final phone calls made by those trapped in the Twin Towers to tell their families they loved them.

: Harris described the experience as a gift, noting the joy of being guided by "one of the great artists of our time". mark_knopfler_emmylou_harris_all_the_roadrunnin...

: Recordings took place intermittently between 1998 and 2005, with Knopfler writing ten of the twelve tracks and producing the album alongside Chuck Ainlay. : Inspired by a piece by writer Ian

: The songs blend country, Celtic, and soulful pop, often exploring the "male/female shape" and universal experiences of life on the road. Meaning Behind Key Songs : The songs blend country, Celtic, and soulful

Watch the full 2006 live concert recording from the Gibson Amphitheatre, which captures the peak of their collaboration on stage:

The story behind Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris ’s 2006 collaborative album, , is one of patient, quiet craftsmanship. Rather than a rushed commercial project, the album was a "treasure trove" of original duets recorded piecemeal over seven years whenever the two artists could find gaps in their respective solo schedules. The Meeting and Creative Process

Several tracks on the album carry deeply personal or poignant backstories: