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Several tracks on the album carry deeply personal or poignant backstories:

: Inspired by a piece by writer Ian McEwan about 9/11, specifically the final phone calls made by those trapped in the Twin Towers to tell their families they loved them.

: Harris described the experience as a gift, noting the joy of being guided by "one of the great artists of our time". mark_knopfler_emmylou_harris_all_the_roadrunnin...

Watch the full 2006 live concert recording from the Gibson Amphitheatre, which captures the peak of their collaboration on stage:

: The songs blend country, Celtic, and soulful pop, often exploring the "male/female shape" and universal experiences of life on the road. Meaning Behind Key Songs Several tracks on the album carry deeply personal

: A playful duet where Harris takes on the persona of the Wild West outlaw Belle Starr and Knopfler acts as Jesse James.

: Recordings took place intermittently between 1998 and 2005, with Knopfler writing ten of the twelve tracks and producing the album alongside Chuck Ainlay. Meaning Behind Key Songs : A playful duet

: Written by Harris (with Kimmy Rhodes) as a protective homage to her children.