Boom, Like That
Mark Knopfler
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter and Singer"Boom, Like That" was written and performed by Mark Knopfler, who is a British singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
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Album DetailsThis song is part of the studio album "Shangri-La", released in September 2004.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Boom, Like That" were inspired by the life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald’s into a global franchise.
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Lyrical InsightKnopfler told about how he read a book about Kroc and was inspired by his determination and ruthlessness which he translated into the song.
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Genre ClassificationThe musical genre is predominantly rock, with the signature blues-infused style of Mark Knopfler.
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Track Length"Boom, Like That" runs for a duration of 5 minutes and 49 seconds.
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Single ReleaseIt was released as a single in 2004 and did well on the charts, especially in Europe.
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Solo WorkThe song is part of Knopfler’s solo work, done post his time with the British rock band Dire Straits.
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Musical StyleKnopfler is famous for his fingerstyle guitar playing technique, noted in this song as well.
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Live Performance"Boom, Like That" is a fan favorite during Knopfler's live performances.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its catchy rhythm and the intriguing story told by the lyrics about Ray Kroc's business exploits.
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Successful RunIn the overall career of Knopfler, “Boom, Like That” counts as one of his successful songs in terms of fan appreciation, live performances, and chart performances.
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