Cal (soundtrack)
by Mark Knopfler
Released: August 24, 1984
Celtic music, folk, instrumental rock
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Cross‑checked composer and release credits for Stevie Nicks' "She Loves Him Still" (2014) via MusicBrainz, Qobuz and album liner/credit listings; confirmed Mark Knopfler wrote "Irish Boy" on the 1984 Cal soundtrack and personnel listing (Paul Brady, Liam O'Flynn, Guy Fletcher, John Illsley, Terry Williams) via AllMusic, Discogs/MusicBrainz and contemporary press/liner sources.
The Album
Puttnam, who also produced Local Hero (1983), brought Knopfler back to compose the score for this film. "Cal" is the second soundtrack album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on August 24, 1984, by Vertigo Records. The soundtrack includes Knopfler's signature guitar work and storytelling style, providing a rich, atmospheric backdrop to the film.
Inside the Recording
The album features music composed by Knopfler for the 1984 film Cal, which was produced by David Puttnam and directed by Pat O'Connor.
Interesting Facts
Notably, Knopfler performed the track "Father And Son"…
Notably, Knopfler performed the track "Father And Son" as an instrumental intro during his 2013 tour, leading into the song "Hill Farmer's Blues." This performance highlighted Knopfler's ability to reinterpret his own work in live settings, adding depth and nuance to his compositions.
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"Cal" is the second soundtrack album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on August 24, 1984, by Vertigo Records. The album features music composed by Knopfler for the 1984 film Cal, which was produced by David Puttnam and directed by Pat O'Connor. Puttnam, who also produced Local Hero (1983), brought Knopfler back to compose the score for this film.
The soundtrack includes Knopfler's signature guitar work and storytelling style, providing a rich, atmospheric backdrop to the film. Notably, Knopfler performed the track "Father And Son" as an instrumental intro during his 2013 tour, leading into the song "Hill Farmer's Blues." This performance highlighted Knopfler's ability to reinterpret his own work in live settings, adding depth and nuance to his compositions.
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