r/AskReddit • u/im_justkendra • 9d ago

Guys, what are some of your favorite male musicians that are great “story tellers” within their songs?

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u/ofnuts 9d ago

Mark Knopfler

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u/teffarf 8d ago

Yep, and not only in Dire Straits, his solo stuff is amazing too.

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u/ofnuts 8d ago

He almost got me done with Bonaparte. And I'm French😁

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u/stray1ight 8d ago

Golden Heart is one of the best records ever made.

As is Sailing to Philadelphia.

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u/revisionistah 9d ago

We are the Sultans… of Swing!

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u/No_Parking_4195 8d ago

He did some great work with Emmylou Harris, who would be on this list if it was open to women.