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The Notting Hillbillies — Your Own Sweet Way
Album: Missing...Presumed Having A Good Time
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Released: 1990
Length: 4:24
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There's nothing I can do
Nothing I can say
You'll do what you want to
You'll go your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way

Now I can talk to you serious
I can talk to you nice
But when it comes to love
You won't take good advice
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way

It doesn't matter what I say
What I do or what I think
You can lead a horse to water
You can't make him drink
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
You'll go your own sweet
Your own sweet way
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Carlos Santana to the Notting Hill billies....ahhhh Bill, yi dunitagain!!
Posted 2 weeks ago by smooly4    [ Reply ]
 obankenobi wrote:

there may be something to this



and JJ Cale...
Posted 3 weeks ago by walterbenozzi    [ Reply ]
 geonuine wrote:

Hmm, Mark Knopfler... is he famous? 



Don't think he did very well for himself - I've heard he was in dire straits 
Posted 2 months ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
Whenever and with whomever I can hear Mark Knopfler's wonderful voice and fantastic guitar playing, I feel so happy. 
Posted 5 months ago by dr.sandra.lee84    [ Reply ]
Yacht rock at best.
Posted 5 months ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
I remember returning this cd to the record store because it wasn't Dire Straits.
Definitely my loss...
Oh feckless youth....
Posted 6 months ago by WilliDoc    [ Reply ]
Initial listen is a solid 9, great swing to this one. 
Posted 8 months ago by MrPou    [ Reply ]
Great album. Sweet side project, TNH.
Posted 8 months ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
 bimmerfan739 wrote:

Anybody know who's on pedal steel? Love anything by Knopfler anyway but steel makes this number.






Paul Franklin (pedal steel)
Posted 1 year ago by OneinAUS    [ Reply ]
 bimmerfan739 wrote:

Anybody know who's on pedal steel? Love anything by Knopfler anyway but steel makes this number.



Just used the Google machine: Paul Franklin on steel.
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Anybody know who's on pedal steel? Love anything by Knopfler anyway but steel makes this number.
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Smooth. Velvet
Posted 1 year ago by Music45    [ Reply ]
smooth as silk
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 Jannne wrote:
 ...oooh yeah....what would Mark Knopfler make of this i wonder...  .{#Yes}{#Daisy}{#Yes}


Nobody tell him... 🤣
Posted 1 year ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
ah, the memories.   Mother bring me my air guitar.   
Posted 1 year ago by colddog    [ Reply ]
Lovely song.
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 fseanconroy wrote:

Also, the guitarist playing slide is killing it on this track.  Anyone know who played the slide on this?  Knopfler as always so good.



Oh Paul Franklin, caught it the notes!  Answered my own question!
Posted 2 years ago by fseanconroy    [ Reply ]
Also, the guitarist playing slide is killing it on this track.  Anyone know who played the slide on this?  Knopfler as always so good.
Posted 2 years ago by fseanconroy    [ Reply ]
Smoooooth...
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
Mark playing the guitar his own sweet way. Tasty!
Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
MK's spin off project delivered a masterpiece album that still stands the test of the time, IMHO. Thanks Bill for making me discover this gem <3
Posted 2 years ago by Estroso    [ Reply ]
Smoooooth…
Posted 2 years ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
 acolt wrote:

The Beatles. Sarah McLachlin. Lana Del Rey. Just to name a few.

The Beatles, yes.  Sarah McLachlin and Lana Del Rey - not even close. Artists on RP sorted by monthly plays as shown on Dec. 6, 2021:
Posted 3 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 obankenobi wrote:

This was one of my go-to auditioning CD's when reviewing speakers for many years.  Great track, great album


Took your advice to move to the couch between the JBLs and enjoy this cut on the FLAC stream....so smooth and great production.
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Very first CD I bought when they started coming out. Still have it, still consider it one of my favorites. 
Posted 3 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
That is some sweet steel!
Posted 3 years ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
 willmcnaught wrote:

use PSD the majority DO like it lol {#Notworthy}


Posted 3 years ago by d_will    [ Reply ]
This was one of my go-to auditioning CD's when reviewing speakers for many years.  Great track, great album
Posted 3 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
Went the en-suite way during some recent renovations. Haven't looked back!
Posted 3 years ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
Brilliant! Knopfler is a genius, rivaled only by Richard Thompson.
Posted 3 years ago by willjay    [ Reply ]
Just tossed a few coins in Bill and Rebecca's busking hat. This is just too good to not support.

LLRP!!
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
From Wiki:

"They gave their first performance at a small club in Leeds, and followed up with a tour".



I wish I were there for that first performance.  
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Seems to be borrowing from Mason Ruffner. 
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
This is a real guitar players album . . . Its all in the hands, and if you're listening to this album you're in very good hands.
Posted 3 years ago by bridgelti    [ Reply ]
Pedal steel!
Posted 4 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 obankenobi wrote:

there may be something to this
 
Hmm, Mark Knopfler... is he famous? 
Posted 4 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
Just so damn groovy and laid back, man.  I couldn't be more relaxed from this toooon.
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Pretty fancy, going your ensuite way
Posted 4 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
In a German accent..."There iz nutting like the hillbillies."
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 Enness wrote:
Does any other musician get more airplay on RP than Mark Knopfler? Seriously. Row back just a bit, please!  
 
The Beatles. Sarah McLachlin. Lana Del Rey. Just to name a few.
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Does any other musician get more airplay on RP than Mark Knopfler? Seriously. Row back just a bit, please!  
Posted 4 years ago by Enness    [ Reply ]
I realize Mark isn't for everyone, but in my view, he can do no wrong!
Posted 4 years ago by johnalexford    [ Reply ]
lazy sleepy but nice
Posted 4 years ago by stanohlohovec5    [ Reply ]
Bless you for playing this...haven't heard it in forever and it's just the right tonic for me today. Bliss!
Posted 5 years ago by stacey.otte    [ Reply ]
 grexe wrote:
really enjoyable, voice and song writing remind me of Mark Knopfler..
 
there may be something to this
Posted 5 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
really enjoyable, voice and song writing remind me of Mark Knopfler..
Posted 5 years ago by grexe    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
Brilliant song, great album - a BIG FAT 9 for both.
 
I came across this album by accident.  What a gem.  The guitar work is so amazing.  
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Never heard of this band.  I like them.  Very smooth.
Posted 5 years ago by Boxie    [ Reply ]
Smooth as silk for my ears. One of my favs of all times!
Posted 6 years ago by tanknemo    [ Reply ]
This is now 28 years old?  Geeze.  Still love the smooth groove, MK.
Posted 6 years ago by mgtom    [ Reply ]
Never heard of this group, though I've heard this song countless times! I just assumed it was Dire Straits!
Posted 6 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
 
How about something from Muswell Hillbillies by The Kinks?
Posted 6 years ago by palatin8    [ Reply ]
One of my faves.
Posted 7 years ago by MikeConway    [ Reply ]
 sacaric wrote:
Really liked this song.... assumed it was Mark Knoffler solo that I had not heard before.  However when I sampled the rest of the album just now,  I couldn't find anything else I liked.  Maybe this was the only song that of the album that was heavily influenced by Mark??
 

 
Yeah, agreed, it's the only track that he sings lead on, and wrote himself, so makes sense...but also makes it the best track imo
Posted 7 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
A few pearls into this album... this track is the best one IMHO. So unique!
Still a big 9 for me.
Posted 7 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Bubba, Sneezy, Fourfinger, Dozey, Flabass and Whistler Notting play just for you.
Posted 7 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Sweet indeed{#Bounce}
Posted 7 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Really liked this song.... assumed it was Mark Knoffler solo that I had not heard before.  However when I sampled the rest of the album just now,  I couldn't find anything else I liked.  Maybe this was the only song that of the album that was heavily influenced by Mark??
 
Posted 8 years ago by sacaric    [ Reply ]
 ahess247 wrote:
I've heard "Your Own Sweet Way" by Notting Hillbillies WAY too many times. Take it out of rotation for awhile....like maybe 20 years!

 
use PSD the majority DO like it lol {#Notworthy}
Posted 8 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
I've heard "Your Own Sweet Way" by Notting Hillbillies WAY too many times. Take it out of rotation for awhile....like maybe 20 years!
Posted 8 years ago by ahess247    [ Reply ]
love this vibe 

thanks RP! 
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Brilliant song, great album - a BIG FAT 9 for both.
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 ScottD wrote:
I bought this as a cassette when it first came out and have loved it ever since. Every tune is a joy to listen to, I only wish they had done another.

 
+1
Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
Great!!!!{#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by Duijnh    [ Reply ]
very, very, very nice
Posted 8 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Smoooooth.......  {#Kiss}
Posted 8 years ago by ShoreGirl    [ Reply ]
{#Fever} GOT THAT JJ CALE GROOVE / DIG IT
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
I bought this as a cassette when it first came out and have loved it ever since. Every tune is a joy to listen to, I only wish they had done another.
Posted 8 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
I'm digging the beat.....cool...
Posted 8 years ago by TBroosteRR    [ Reply ]
This tune wraps itself around me, smooth as silk.
Posted 8 years ago by JeriF    [ Reply ]
might've been intended as a breakup song. But listening as a parent, I think it works on that level too.
Posted 8 years ago by izycrzy    [ Reply ]
Gets a 10 for Knopfler's guitar alone...the song as a whole is pretty damn amazing as well. {#Music}
Posted 8 years ago by Jonathon    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:
Just knew the Voice and the guitar were familiar;
 The Notting Hillbillies was a country rock project formed by Steve Phillips and Brendan Croker withMark Knopfler, who was then lead guitarist and singer of Dire Straits, and Knopfler's bandmate Guy Fletcher.

  
Aaah, yes, I was convinced it was Mark. Thanks for checking into that.


Posted 8 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
Missing photograph?  Follow 'Yea.'
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 leland1015 wrote:
Definitely a toe tapper!

 


Posted 9 years ago by johndawkins    [ Reply ]
Just knew the Voice and the guitar were familiar;
 The Notting Hillbillies was a country rock project formed by Steve Phillips and Brendan Croker withMark Knopfler, who was then lead guitarist and singer of Dire Straits, and Knopfler's bandmate Guy Fletcher.
Posted 9 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 leathepea wrote:
Just got to love that signature guitar sound of Mark Knopfler.

 
And what a fat, sweet groove
Posted 9 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Just got to love that signature guitar sound of Mark Knopfler.
Posted 9 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
sweet!
Posted 9 years ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
 JJ Cale with more sophisticated guitar. me likey.
Posted 9 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
Along with "Postcards from Paraguay" one of his best songs, regardless of the backup band.
Posted 9 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
 Jannne wrote:
 ...oooh yeah....what would Mark Knopfler make of this i wonder...  .{#Yes} {#Daisy} {#Yes}

 
He DID make it.
Posted 9 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
Definitely a toe tapper!
Posted 9 years ago by leland1015    [ Reply ]
this is a groove...{#Chillpill}
Posted 9 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
 ...oooh yeah....what would Mark Knopfler make of this i wonder...  .{#Yes} {#Daisy} {#Yes}
Posted 9 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Let's me swing and tap the feet......{#Cool}
Posted 9 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Doesn't matter what you call the band that guitar and voice is too distinct....
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}    {#Bananajam}     {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
{#Drunk}shaking head over the peeps that gave this a 1!!!!!! aye carumba  sucko- barfo for this? fortunately majority rules and most enjoy some damn fine music! 
Posted 9 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
This is a damn fine cup of sweet blues ma'am.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Class album
Posted 10 years ago by dddaddio    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
i recognized knopfer's guitar even before i recognized his voice... amazing how distinctive his guitar work is.

 
Yes major musical influence in the soundtrack of our lives!
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
 Chi_Editrix wrote:
It would be nice to put up some of Mark's duo work with Chet Atkins, like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIKt_WQHia8

 
Someone should nudge the Goldsmiths to consider adding their work. Did not know that Leo Kottke and Chet performed together on "Prairie Home Companion": 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5oExc78IKE 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
i recognized knopfer's guitar even before i recognized his voice... amazing how distinctive his guitar work is.
Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Will never forget this very moment when I heard for the first time this song. I was into my uncle's new car, riding south-eastern France, we were listening to the radio, I was 16. "Sounds a little boring... but, listen... sounds like Dire Straits, no? The guitar, I mean...". They said the name of the band, I was unable to write it well... then a few days later, went to a CD shop... they oriented me and finally found the album. 2 or 3 great tune into it.
Can't tell you why but I make an mental association between Mark Knopfler and Joe Montana.   :)
Posted 10 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]

Fits my definition of a "CLASSIC"...

CLASSIC: Good the first hearing, gets better with return visits. Always a welcome visitor over the years and decades...

Never has been overplayed to reach burnout... Whole album is nice and welcome in the mix...

Thank You


Posted 10 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}  {#Bananajam}   {#Bananajam}

"O U T S T A N D I N G"
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Love it. 
Posted 10 years ago by aristoteles    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he wrote it in 3 minutes. Which is how long it takes to get really bored of this song.
Posted 10 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Perhaps it would be a good time to stop reading Sprudge and spend more time just chillin'

 
This - and a lot of the Notting Hillbillies CD - is genius.  You'd probably better off going back to top-40 radio.
Posted 11 years ago by willjay    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Sounds like he wrote this song while he was turning the pages of his newspaper. It has all the appeal of toothache.

 
Perhaps it would be a good time to stop reading Sprudge and spend more time just chillin'
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he wrote this song while he was turning the pages of his newspaper. It has all the appeal of toothache.
Posted 11 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Huh? Like Knopfler's a guy, and I think the metaphor falls apart from that point.

 
Falls apart or becomes hilarious depending on how much imagination you're willing to put into it! {#Eyes} {#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 d-don wrote:


I'd buy your novel, or even a collection of your short stories.

 
Thank you, my friend, for your kind and encouraging words.
Maybe that is my call and I have been ignoring it for a long time. 
Be well! {#Cheers} 
Posted 11 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
the sweet way 
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
Cool and smooth ... like a breezy afternoon by the beach ... bluish-greenish waters ... pale and fluffy sands ... my dear Stella (ice-cold blond) by the side ...
 

I'd buy your novel, or even a collection of your short stories.
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Mark Knoffler's just not the girl you wish you could go to the prom with. He might be the one you end up going with, he might even be the one you end up marrying, but he's no dream date.
 
Huh? Like Knopfler's a guy, and I think the metaphor falls apart from that point.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Mark Knoffler's just not the girl you wish you could go to the prom with. He might be the one you end up going with, he might even be the one you end up marrying, but he's no dream date.
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Cool song.  Feels older than it says.  Does anyone know if this is a cover?
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
I have changed my mind... This is better than an 8.  I now give it a 9.
 

Exactly what happened today to me. Sweet tune. A solid 9.
Posted 12 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
Cool and smooth ... like a breezy afternoon by the beach ... bluish-greenish waters ... pale and fluffy sands ... my dear Stella (ice-cold blond) by the side ...
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
It would be nice to put up some of Mark's duo work with Chet Atkins, like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIKt_WQHia8
Posted 12 years ago by Chi_Editrix    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
I have nothing intelligent to say other than that I am bumping this to a TEN.
 
 

Same.  9 => 10!
Posted 12 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
I have nothing intelligent to say other than that I am bumping this to a TEN.
 
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
Very sweet.  Now time to play some other tracks of this project.  Maybe "Feel Like Going Home"?
  
 msymmes wrote:

Well?  Still waiting.
 
Umm, if you click the link for the band you will see that no one uploaded "Feel like Going Home."  If you want to hear that track, I'd suggest you upload it.  If Bill and Rebecca give it the green light, it will hit the LRC.  If the LRC review people like it, than it will be played here.  

As I understand it, there are a few things that come in directly to RP from the labels or artists, but by and large everything you hear was a listener upload.

 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
Very sweet.  Now time to play some other tracks of this project.  Maybe "Feel Like Going Home"?
 
Well?  Still waiting.
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Over the years, Mark Knopfler has stood the test of time, and like the proverbial good wine gotten better with age (although this song is 1990).  After tons of Dead shows and fierce loyalty to Neil Young, Knopfler is my favorite of all time.  He is never stuck, although that is so true of Neil too.
Posted 12 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
Love it, or not love it—it just doesn't get much smoother than this.  This is great stuff by almost any standard.
Posted 12 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
 V-bro wrote:

You'd totally agree if you had been there too, it was a disgrace!!
 
You base your opinion on one bad show instead of countless rave reviews and millions of sold recordings? The best concert I've ever seen and the worst concert I've ever seen have been with Peter Gabriel. Different nights, different stuff happens. Live shows are risky for artists, you shouldn't base opinions on the body of their work based on a bad night. I saw Dire Straits live and thought it was a pretty good show. Maybe the band was hung over the night you saw them and he was trying to compensate for slow drummers and off key bass? Just a thought.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]