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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.

: 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 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

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

: A playful duet where Harris takes on the persona of the Wild West outlaw Belle Starr and Knopfler acts as Jesse James.

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