''One Take Radio Sessions'' is a compilation of live-in-studio tracks by British singer-songwriter and guitarist

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, released on 21 June 2005 by

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internationally and

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in the United States. The tracks were recorded in one take at Shangri-la Studios in Malibu, California. The record contains live in-studio versions of seven songs from the 2004 album ''

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'' and one song, "Rüdiger", from the album ''

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''. This release is in fact an extended version of '' The Trawlerman's Song'' EP, featuring two more tracks and a revised version of the title track.

Critical reception

In his review for

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, James Christopher Monger gave the record two out of five stars. Although Monger thought "the playing is top-notch, the recording impeccable, and the tunes are strong", he felt that the release offered nothing new that had not been previously delivered on the 2004 album ''Shangri-La''.

Track listing

All songs were written by Mark Knopfler.

Personnel

;Music *

– vocals, guitar * Richard Bennett – guitar * Jim Cox, Matt Rollings – keyboards *

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– guitar (tracks 2 and 5), mandolin (track 8) *

Glenn Worf Glenn Worf is an American bassist known mainly for his work as a session musician. He has recorded with many major country music acts and also tours with Mark Knopfler. Early life and education Worf was born in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in Mad ...

– bass guitar *

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– drums ;Production * Mark Knopfler – producer *

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– producer, engineer * Rodney Pearson – digital editing * Bob Ludwig – mastering

References

{{Authority control Mark Knopfler albums Albums recorded at Shangri-La (recording studio) 2005 compilation albums