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Sep 30, 2002 · Germany's alreet with me (why aye, why aye man) Sometimes I miss my river Tyne. But you're my pretty Fräulein. Tonight we'll drink the old town dry. Keep wor spirit levels high. [Chorus] Why aye ...
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Nov 8, 2023 · The phrase “Why Aye Man” itself is a local Geordie expression, derived from the words “Why aye,” meaning “yes” or “I agree.”. This colloquial term represents a sense of camaraderie, pride, and resilience deeply ingrained in the region’s identity. In this powerful song, Knopfler delves into the struggles and triumphs of the ...
The Ragpicker's Dream. The Ragpicker's Dream is the third solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 30 September 2002 by Mercury Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. [1] The album received generally favorable reviews upon its release.
- January–June 2002
- Ocean Way, Nashville
- 30 September 2002
We got work tools and working gear. And humped it all from Newcastle to here. Why aye man, why aye, why aye man. Why aye man, why aye, why aye man. We're the nomad tribes, traveling boys. In the dust and dirt and the racket and the noise. Drills and hammers, diggers and picks. Mixing concrete, laying bricks.
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It captures the essence of a specific time and place while simultaneously addressing universal themes of resilience, migration, and the search for a better life. Mark Knopfler wrote this song as a reflection of the troubled times in the 80s and not specifically for the BBC show, “Auf Wiedersehen, Pet,” although it was later featured in the ...
In 1980s, due to Margaret Thatcher's (Maggie) economic policy, unemployment had swept the northeastern UK (Geordieland). Workers had to emigrate to find jobs...
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