Boom, Like That

Mark Knopfler

About Boom, Like That

"Boom, Like That" is a 2004 single by Mark Knopfler, from his album Shangri-La. It is – with "Darling Pretty" – one of only two Mark Knopfler solo singles to reach the UK Top 40, hitting no. 34.


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Mark Knopfler

Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE (born 12 August 1949) is a British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler went on to record and produce seven solo albums, including Golden Heart (1996), Sailing to Philadelphia (2000), The Ragpicker's Dream (2002), Shangri-La (2004), Kill To Get Crimson (2007), Get Lucky (2009) and Privateering (2012). He has composed and produced film scores for eight films, including Local Hero (1983), Cal (1984), The Princess Bride (1987), and Wag the Dog (1997). In addition to his work with Dire Straits and as a solo artist and compos… more »

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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.
Album Details
This song is part of the studio album "Shangri-La", released in September 2004.
Inspiration
The lyrics of "Boom, Like That" were inspired by the life of Ray Kroc, the businessman who turned McDonald’s into a global franchise.
Lyrical Insight
Knopfler told about how he read a book about Kroc and was inspired by his determination and ruthlessness which he translated into the song.
Genre Classification
The musical genre is predominantly rock, with the signature blues-infused style of Mark Knopfler.
Track Length
"Boom, Like That" runs for a duration of 5 minutes and 49 seconds.
Single Release
It was released as a single in 2004 and did well on the charts, especially in Europe.
Solo Work
The song is part of Knopfler’s solo work, done post his time with the British rock band Dire Straits.
Musical Style
Knopfler is famous for his fingerstyle guitar playing technique, noted in this song as well.
Live Performance
"Boom, Like That" is a fan favorite during Knopfler's live performances.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy rhythm and the intriguing story told by the lyrics about Ray Kroc's business exploits.
Successful Run
In 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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