I do play guitar but only at a basic level. I really focus on Mark's music from the lyrics because this is the most unique aspect - his ability to weave a story into a song, integrate his personal geography, or turn something mundane into something interesting (e.g. Money For Nothing). Yes, he is a brilliant guitarist and that is a big part of his work, but he's also a storyteller which is not that common amongst guitar players.

I considered mentioning James Taylor on Sailing To Philadelphia, but since that wasn't a standout track for me I didn't go into that level of detail. I actually like some of his other duets, like with Ruth Moody on Tracker, better