This is a great, very beautiful, song about the disillusionment felt by many soldiers in Bonaparte's army during the Napoleonic wars. Possibly the best song from the Golden Heart album, because Knopfler's trademark awesome guitar work blends so well with the traditional instruments.
This is a great, very beautiful, song about the disillusionment felt by many soldiers in Bonaparte's army during the Napoleonic wars. Possibly the best song from the Golden Heart album, because Knopfler's trademark awesome guitar work blends so well with the traditional instruments.