AMAZING!!! Mark Knopfler - Telegraph Road (Sevilla 26.07.2015)

[@RobertTomlinson-pu3vx]

I had the pleasure of being one of 3semi truck drivers taking mark around Australia on his shangrala tour …. I sat backstage every concert and closed my eyes just listening to an utter gentleman guitarist he is …

[@mrdg]

You lucky bastard!! That's awesome. God bless.

[@drut6320]

he is my fav guitarist, been listening to him since he began :D

[@andersodmyr8520]

Lucky you Robert!

[@LonnieDavidson-xt4io]

I'm 70 and still digging it

[@arekkierpal7740]

Somebody else said "Mark Knopfler should be knighted" for his contribution to music and entertainment. Could not agree more. Sir Mark Knopfler. Fitting recognition for a lifetime dedication to his craft.

[@nalendro_agung]

i check his wiki page, he's already OBE isn't he?

[@TerriYoung-n3n]

Sweet soul food🎉

[@IdoDavid]

Shame that he hasn't received the title long time ago.

[@InspirationSessions]

I think/hope he’s the kind of guy cool enough to politely decline one of those meaningless gongs

[@Mike137dd-v4r]

@@nalendro_agung Yes, and well deserved!

[@donbrown599]

He is a musical genius. I am a 74 yo totally disabled Vietnam vet and his "Brother in Arms" was a God send to me. And all I can say is THANK YOU! It comes from my heart.

[@itam37]

I was amazed too

[@billhanson7515]

Thank you Brother for your sacrifice 🙏 ❤

[@pquirk7008]

Salute soldier

[@richarddejager9267]

100%

[@Apalis]

Welcome home, god bless you.

[@דורוןבראון-כ4ת]

I am 60 years old with good health, and this lead me into hypnosis and tears as well. Thank you very much MK.

[@Kimberly-xw6im]

When I was a teenager your music made me weep. And now that I’m pushing six decades, the beauty of your music is still making me cry. Thank you for being there with me all this time.

[@kleinmanjon6054]

You're welcome!

[@sandymatlock4776]

Same . 🎼🎶 .blessed be

[@norbertgraber1540]

1961born totally agrees!

[@vish3161]

1961 .. In the same boat !!

[@harryg7678]

Such a unique artist. Thank you for your gift.

[@MikeDolan-q3e]

Mark Knopfler has created the music of my dreams. He's simply the best. When I die, I want his music played at my funeral as my last goodbye. Thank you, Mark, for the enormous joy your music has given me.

[@tr4022]

Same here. Or if I’m ever stuck in a hospital bed unconscious.

[@blindpeteoz5673]

I'm 72, with not long to go due to ill health. This lad just brought me to tears! Lovely memories of Dire Straits in Sydney in the 80's

[@theanalogkid6749]

Me too. God be with you...From another old dude.

[@markdaniel6280]

stay strong, smile, laugh , exercise !!!!

[@runrunrun6777]

I wish you the best for the time you have left here, and for your journey into whatever is next.

[@AUSinCH]

I was there too... the band pretty much had a residency at the Empty Container Centre, playing 16 consecutive (!) nights in March 1986 and another 4 in April. I remember the music being virtually identical to the studio recording. Hang in there, BlindPete. Cherish the memories.

[@allisoncassidy1929]

Soak it all up Pete ..... let your life force lead.

[@derek71245]

As an unwell 77 year old, I am grateful to MK for this wonderful journey from the 80s to the present. I have enjoyed and been uplifted by every song. Thank you.

[@deniskundrat7161]

I feel for you as I experienced 80 yo problems as soon as I reached 50. Please, keep listening at tough times as this keeps away the mind spiraling downwards and producing more symptoms. We want to be lifted up😀

[@mehdibelmahi]

I probably seen your comment under a pink floyd song, peace to you stranger

[@liambroderick9014]

Genius legend. A true gift from God.❤

[@northofyou33]

derek, not preaching, but just in case you're interested, have you tried intermittent fasting with a solid plant based, low carb, low sugar diet. It helps so many physical problems. And, yes, MK is an absolute god on Earth.

[@valentinasergeeva8122]

А раньше вы его не слышали?Вы пишете,как юнец.

[@williamneailey6756]

Old dude myself lol only 70 but why does it take this long to appreciate absolutely brilliant guitarist like mark listen to him and i just drift off hopefully into another world where we all go to peace luv u all ❤❤

[@LucasDias-ru1zg]

I can say without an inch of doubt that the world would be worse off without Mark. Thank you for existing, Mark!❤

[@julianroffman3921]

The fact that he's able to sound this good live just proves how good of a musician he is. Not only him, but the whole band, the level of complexity is insane!!

[@elliottbamforth9477]

I'm 44 years old and just now finding this song. What a beautiful song!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

One of my favourite songs and I’ve been on the planet for 60 years.

[@seanpaulanthony5917]

The important thing is that you found it!!!

[@elliottbamforth9477]

@@seanpaulanthony5917 that is a fact!

[@laurie1838]

Dig in my friend. In Dire Straits and Mark as a solo artist you will find some of the greatest music you'll ever want to hear, whatever your mood.

[@Vasco_M_]

Now that you found it you will always come back for it. Awesome song , Dire Straits are unique.

[@jamesd1542]

At the age of 67, I take my hour a day to embrace his talents.Thanks for sharing with us.

[@claraduartesf]

Am I the only 17 year old that just loves to watch mark knopfler play?

[@anne-mariemeiffren7090]

❤❤

[@catherinesaury4927]

Mais non... vous avez du goût et de l'oreille

[@kjellesperas5132]

You have just found music who will please you for the rest of your life❤. Lucky. Norway

[@bruce9942]

Yep, he's the best Clara, and you are too !!!

[@tomconnolly7420]

I'm 57 but when I first hear DS at 15 I was entranced.

[@johnfisher7143]

You see, this is why I don’t begrudge guys like Knopfler their millions, he’s a fucking genius who has dedicated his entire life to mastering an instrument so perfectly he can make it express every human emotion possible by vibrating six strings. I’ve cried listening to him play, that’s how fucking amazing his sort of talent is. Bravo Mark, you rock man.

[@jesseg.1673]

My sentiments exactly, although your appraisal of Mark's talent was written far more eloquently than I could have expressed.

[@ovichitayat5796]

guitarists are a dime a dozen. this guy is the complete package, songwriter, composer, stage performer, singer, and 100% real, genuine persona. he can make me FEEL stuff, me, the otherwise zombie. who cares how much money he made?

[@nugnug118]

me too. telegraph road, tunnel of love and romeo and Juliet are genuinely beautiful.

[@elgarbronno]

Great remarks John!

[@patryan3135]

John Fisher , I have cried WITH YA many a time and Happy to Do SO AGAIN FOR THE NEXT HOUR , What A HUMBLE Genius the Man is ,

[@mrtnbrchm]

This is what dedication to your craft looks, sounds, and feels like. There will never be another quite like Mark Knopfler. We salute you sir.

[@edgreen8140]

David knopfler

[@kellyhinkelman8591]

Well said paid dues loves music.

[@jimmygaynor1954]

Jimo Hendrix was once asked what's it like to be the greatest guitar player in the world his reply was dont ask me go ask Rory Gallagher. Seen him live in punchestown . Brilliant.

[@jk-pq5dd]

thats for sure

[@davidfeltz8697]

Agreed. Unique, dedicated and totally awesome.

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

There is only one Telegraph Road. And only one Mark Knopfler. He walks with the finest guitarists on this planet. I was privileged to meet him once in Eindhoven, NL. In a bar in the hotel, I missed the concert. Dire Straits walked in and I almost fell off my seat. I bought them several beers and stayed with them for a little while. It was amazing. He’s one of the finest song writers and a fine man. I had a blast. The next night, I went to the show. Great concert!!

[@Mindboggle100]

Great story, you never what life will bring... totally turned a negative into a positive. Thanks for sharing :)

[@kencray4453]

I think him and Jimmy Page (the only I think who comes close) lead the others.

[@leomccalla3151]

I don't think this man gets enough recognition he's a genius,I smile everytime i watch him

[@WilbertvandenBosch]

He gets recognition from literally everyone I know who has any feeling for good music.. the sad truth is that the garbage that claims to be music these days is nothing but autotune and the same bland melodies 😞 This man is me and my dads hero !

[@amandasamuels2849]

I recognised him early 80s and still do. His music defines my life!

[@douglasroderick9873]

I had the honor and blessings to talk to Jeff Beck, being that he knew a very dear friend of mine that was one of the three that started Tower Records. Jeff said that Mark was an absolute genius on the guitar and a great friend, that anyone would like to have. Personally, I’m not a guitarist, but I would put him in the top ten, just personally, without any particular reason.

[@stuart4860]

what are you talking about, anyone that knows music, knows who he is and what hes done............ you're fucking clueless

[@raniadounia6907]

I couldn't agree more. He is also a gentleman, a dreamer, a traveler and a story teller all his life. I love him so much. I can feel his heart.

[@praveenbuddiga7939]

There can only ONE MARK KNOPFLER = we are all gifted to watch/hear his talent -Thank you

[@mwabamwila1426]

My father played the Dire Straits endlessly for years until now. From 1983 when dad told me Mike Knopfler was simply the best, i am totally glued to his music. Great guitar work

[@bobbyda3132]

I am 41 and just discovered this genius musician. I can be a nostalgic person especially with the passing of my mother in 2021. When the light goes off all we have left are relationships hopefully God first, family and friends. Cherish the good time and enjoy life, it is a blessing after all…Thank you Mark!!!

[@danielabuonocore1195]

I lost my mother last year. I understand your words and I agree❤

[@budmiller807]

Welcome. I'm 61 and have been listening to Dire Straits fir over 40yrs. Spectacular

[@matthiasleinen501]

Same, also found him at 41. Born 83

[@walpeg]

Seen them many times breathtaking performances. I'm very lucky.

[@tarikaftisse7691]

I understand u , I'm 52 I Know them in 1986 " brothers in arms" 4 me Mark he's lord of guitar I try 2 stay away from him 1 time year it's enough because it's 2 much sensitive , I keep my self away from him with prince bowie and others

[@famat161]

I am so fortunate to be alive during this wonderful time to hear this song.

[@almarch-jw9lk]

Same feelings.

[@SoniaMaria-dy5ug]

Ohhh My Lord!!!! ...this is simply BRILLIANT!!!... how can a man pack 500 years of history in sooo touching verses of pure emotion delightful harmony...... ohh everything under a Super Mestro leading a great band..... echoing guitar talking smoothly with the beautiful piano ..muuuch more!!!.... ONLY MY GREAT POET COULD DO IT!!!.THANK YOU MARK..💋💋🎸🎸🎶🎶❤️❤️💥💥

[@stefaniesteven]

My husband passed away not even a year ago and I remember that we were both listening to your song sitting close to a beach in our motorhome and we both just cried. We always loved your songs and we even played some of them and Scott was learning to sing and go busking with me. His very first ever song at a Karaoke show was Sultans of swing and it took me almost an hour to sign him up to sing it. He was my best friend and husband and listening to this now by myself is ripping my heart out, but it helps me grieving. Thank you Mark ♥️

[@kudzu01]

Thanks for sharing that beautiful memory

[@nvrumi]

I lost Wife eight years ago. She used to remark how I brought so much music into her life that she would not have heard otherwise. Knopfler has a way with music that is unique and I'm glad that it brought you some help with your grief. Do the work, Stefanie. Grief work is good work and needs to be done.

[@stefaniesteven]

David Thompson thank you David! On the 29th it’s one year ago and it’s just so painful to have lost the best man on the planet. I’m not a good guitar player but I just recorded a song for Scott. It’s called “I miss you my friend” and I can only dream and imagine what it would sound like if Mark would play this.

[@richardburton-777]

So sorry for your loss💔 may God hold you as you Endure on to the end. Music is a language of the soul that bridges all creed, culture & time

[@OldBillOverHill]

My wife and I are looking at being kicked out of our home and RV living maybe all we can afford. I hope I don't leave her lonely in a motorhome. So sorry for your loss.

[@phawgg2]

Stunning performance. On Every Street tour 1992, in person, I was overjoyed next to my handicapped young lady friend in a wheelchair in the Tacoma Dome. Before then, and every year since, his mastery of music amazes me. Truly a hero of it all ... the business of inspiration, the brilliant guitar, the soul behind the lyrics.

[@goth1945]

+Joe Jensen sorry but what does the fact of your friend being handicapped or in a wheelchair have to do with anything--

[@phawgg2]

Had to do with my recall of the performance, seeing how it inspired her added to my own admiration of his skills I guess

[@johngledson9385]

Joe Jensen high Joe .. do like your attitude and comments hope you and girlfriend are doing fine. She's definitely got good taste in modern/rock/folk music and hearing your comment saying you like him because she does is great but deapdown you will love him as the years go by you, because his music will live forever and unfortunately we don't. I'm in my 70s now and have admired his talent with the guitar found out that he can actually sing from his heart and compose songs and music almost at will, all this from dire straits till now. I've followed him only via records cds and now utube which by the way is magical, and never seen or heard him perform live. I worked in the coalmines, tunnelling, and factory maintenance from 1961 till 2015, and never seemed to have enough spare cash to warrant buying a concert ticket, there was always a bill of some sort that was more important. I grew up in the Newcastle area and had friends that knew him personally and they all spoke well of him as one of the guys. His band of utterly talented musicians are his equal to their own instruments and station within it, everyone of them say he is a perfectionist but never tells the band members how to achieve this perfection, they all do their part in their own mind within the music within the band to achieve the sound we hear. Mark Knopfler is the star and his relentless search for perfection is obvious as it is performed brilliantly through all of the rest of his band. Listen. .listen and enjoy , I just lose myself.

[@johngledson9385]

Joe Jensen high Joe .. do like your attitude and comments hope you and girlfriend are doing fine. She's definitely got good taste in modern/rock/folk music and hearing your comment saying you like him because she does is great but deapdown you will love him as the years go by you, because his music will live forever and unfortunately we don't. I'm in my 70s now and have admired his talent with the guitar found out that he can actually sing from his heart and compose songs and music almost at will, all this from dire straits till now. I've followed him only via records cds and now utube which by the way is magical, and never seen or heard him perform live. I worked in the coalmines, tunnelling, and factory maintenance from 1961 till 2015, and never seemed to have enough spare cash to warrant buying a concert ticket, there was always a bill of some sort that was more important. I grew up in the Newcastle area and had friends that knew him personally and they all spoke well of him as one of the guys. His band of utterly talented musicians are his equal to their own instruments and station within it, everyone of them say he is a perfectionist but never tells the band members how to achieve this perfection, they all do their part in their own mind within the music within the band to achieve the sound we hear. Mark Knopfler is the star and his relentless search for perfection is obvious as it is performed brilliantly through all of the rest of his band. Listen. .listen and enjoy , I just lose myself.

[@albertabi]

The perfection of a recording is different than the perfection in a live concert. It is rare to have them both. I saw him play in the United Palace in Harlem and it was magical.

[@wierdwesterner]

It's not every day you get to see a genius at work. Thanks for the upload.

[@pierrebugblatter]

The mystery is why people watch 15 minutes then bother to be disrespect it with a dislike. If not their cup of tea fine but there is obviously no need to paint a dislike onto the picture. Makes me wonder what mentality is behind it. I don't like several artist but wouldn't bother to watch them in the first place, if one were to trawl yt looking for things to dislike it could become a full time job

[@paulmyfinger]

True but Mark still wins, only 32 out or 499,848 - not bad :-)

[@quinker6569]

Listen to the guitar playing at 11:49 Pierre and you'll have your answer - I didn't vote the clip down, but can understand people's disappointment at 5 secs of truly awful guitar playing. I'll guarantee Mark would be the first to agree.

[@quinker6569]

Sure, just as soon as you remove your delusion coloured glasses......

[@niklasschroder9564]

He missed some notes ^^ so what? it is live ;) speaking about the things he does with his guitar during that song in 13 minutes, one wrong move from a guy who is already god damn fucking old does not really matter ;) I think, it makes him more likable because you see, that he is getting old, is not as fast as he once was and he still plays tour after tour to make his fans happy ;) I mean like... he is still human and humans do make mistakes ^^ Metallica's lead guitarist makes mistakes in nearly every song, doesn't make him less of a great musician ;)

[@chadczternastek]

This guy blows me away! Goosebumps every time. What a legend! This is just magic.I been listening to these for 16 hours straight. Many times I had to remind myself to breathe. When I die I want his solo going thru my head.

[@gaetanemcgraw5567]

The same here.

[@csongi.barabas]

What a great comment!

[@meirameira1142]

Simplesmente incrível em todos os aspectos!! UM ANJO QUE CAIU DO CÉU!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CelticSaint]

Not only is Mr Knopfler one of the greatest guitarists to have even lived, but he's also a thoroughly decent and humble man.

[@ubomninomen7765]

rolling stoned has him in the top 100, but i think that list is at least 50% bullshit. Knopfler is easily in the top 10, maybe the top 5 imho.

[@budmiller807]

Top 10 without a doubt

[@Realmasterorder]

He was my friend...

[@marekkruusenvald2610]

Hi is my frind (he does not know he is)

[@dawndooling2043]

Couldn’t agree with you more

[@salvatorenappo5191]

I am 56 and I hear this band from more than 40 years and every piece is in my mind and above all in my heart long life to M K and Dire Straits

[@greenwich1754]

I know that there are many other guitarists who are faster and flashier, but Mark has such an emotion and feel behind his playing that can not be beat.

[@deadreckoning6288]

Yup. Its not about how fast someone can play.

[@davidfeltz8697]

Boom. I totally agree

[@chuckstranahan5600]

Who's faster? Knopfler is so accomplished as a musician that he can do anything he please with the guitar, but taste, sensibility, and fidelity to what he is expressing with his music dictate wht he does technically. With lesser flashier players it's the other way around.

[@dales1513]

That is what I've been saying for years. There are two number 1 guitar players, Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour because they play MUSIC, not seeing how many strokes they can get into a second.

[@user2j3ycg4df]

​@@dales1513Gilmour and Knopfler are my all-time favourites too.

[@MartinandJudyBlumberg]

I never tire of listening to MK. I played his songs to my three kids when they were growing up and they've started playing it to their kids, so the third generation that will grow to his music, which doesn't date because of his genius. I consider myself lucky to have found him and have spent countless hours enjoying his music. This particular song and version is one of my favourites and I NEVER tire of listening to it. When he gets to the high notes in is riffs - well that sends me to another place. Thank you MK for many hundreds of hours of listening pleasure.

[@ademarsatiomatsuoka1021]

Fantástic, MK Will live in our heart forever, for generations!!!

[@reinhardschuster8006]

One of the really good things you could pass on to your children

[@TheArjospam]

Dire Straits, there is no other band or artist of which I own the same number of albums.

[@dumena]

I can sense the smells of my childhood when I listen to Mark Knopfler playing guitar. I will never forget how I bought my first Dire Straits album. I stuffed it into my red rucksack, cycling home with it for about an hour. The cover was dog eared, I never cared. I was twelve, 43 years ago. I still have the album.

[@raminbohlouli1969]

I'm not that old; I'm only 27! But when he sings, it feels like I'm living in the '60s, '70s.

[@alanjones5786]

Nice one!

[@pankajjaiswal6498]

Wow ! My first was Brothers in Arms.

[@debiwesley224]

Waiting to see you guys make it happen for my heart is pure love babe two of us becomes three cord's as ONE united

[@hamana2011]

so true Thanks

[@ericswain70]

All the greats are getting up there in age. They will live forever in their music. We should be so honored to have them in our time.

[@J.C.Ky.ridgerunner1955]

Yeah, I'm 67. I've always felt very grateful that I lived in the best era of music.

[@ma3stro681]

their ...

[@kerra3699]

Pushing 65, one very great full Aussie here too.

[@fredmoore8661]

We were blessed.

[@brendashotwell1405]

Thankyou ❤❤❤❤

[@suflo8245]

Mark is 72 Years old and has retired.I wish him year's of happy ness and thank him for his music.Millions are going to miss him.God Bless you Mark you are Legend 💖

[@xendistar7715]

Was not aware he had retired, always regret not seeing him in his Dire Straits days, seen him once in concert on his own, will be a great loss but has a fantastic catalogue of music to listen to

[@jimbarrofficial]

"Making Movies" and "Love Over Gold" are incredible records, long before the MTV "Money For Nothing" days.

[@AgentRafa]

Nooooo😭😭😭 I didn’t know he retired. Damn. I knew the day would come, but I’m not ready for that yet. Now I’m depressed.

[@OldSal-d8h]

Su Flo. While retired he is still working. Owns a mixing studio in London busier then ever. Good human. I know. Peace

[@OldSal-d8h]

@@xendistar7715 he is an amazing human. He was my brother in law. Emphasize X. Regrettably he snd my sister split. No fault of his own. Peace

[@Tibiansgarage]

The way he sings it like he’s telling his kids a bedtime story is what makes this such a good song

[@HillsongHillsongEspanol]

Personas que están leyendo este comentario, Que en los momentos difíciles de tu vida el Señor este a tu lado y su presencia te acompañe siempre ♡

[@dilsoncardoso805]

Amém .

[@grupounions.r.l3300]

Igual para tí hermano, que el Señor siga iluminando tu camino

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

Gracias.

[@marygreen8874]

Bendiciones a todos! Gracias a Dios por darnos a Mark

[@DarrenKelleher-x4h]

What a beautiful comment ❤ May the Lord always be with you too.. 💚🤍🧡

[@jonathansulski4595]

I am a single parent to a 19 month old and every night I play him Knofler till he closes his eyes . My hope is that he'll dream of the purest things in life. Thanks Mark Knofler

[@fullfistproductions1118]

I respect that

[@newdiggszweiundsiebzig]

What a beautiful thing to do for your son! I hope he develops a love of music as he grows up and that you and he will be able to share the passion for this magnificent artist. Thanks for sharing this. 🖖🏾

[@m.j.vandermark4614]

Add some Eagles and Seger to your nightly playlist and your son will grow up to instinctively know what really good talent sounds like. ;)

[@stevenholton438]

My hope is he learns to spell better than you sweetie!

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits have been one of my life's enduring pleasures. I can only hope that Mark knows the good he has done and what he means to so many people

[@Ripper-jx7sl]

I love it! "OLD Guys" showing the youngsters how real talent performs. No need for glam or flash. Just listen and learn... Hopefully inspiring new generations, instead of lamenting lost love.

[@kimbishop4734]

Mark is just so amazing. So much in control of all going on. At 70, I could listen forever.

[@northofyou33]

Me, too. His music is a pipeline to nirvana, imo.

[@jackpaul908]

I'm an old drummer, now 73, and every time I hear Mark play-- and sing-- I get tears of absolute JOY! Thee consummate guitarist!

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

we pensioners know a thing or two no joke he is simply the best.

[@abescott11]

i wonder why drumming (my favourite instrument that i never got to play )does not bring tears to the eye?

[@angelaferrario6031]

Me too, I am not a musician.... but a very sensitive person and the combination of his voice and guitar moves each single cell in my body. In love with his art since early 80'

[@tommythompsonsurfer]

HOMEY... 71-YEAR-OLD EXTREME SURFER..........soooooo excellent music....I have seen him in person 4 times........extreme excellent musicians.....rich ..almost spiritual music........please come back to so California........sandiego...temecula!!!!!! please.

[@angelaferrario6031]

Tom Thompson MK is on tour this Summer in the USA, I have got a ticket to see him at the Greek Theatre in LA. Check the dates, maybe he is playing close to you as well!

[@aljamesaric1415]

I'm 21 years old and not listening to sh*t as I supposed to listen in my ages...instead, I'm listening to music miracle as Knopfler is...thanks for your music, sir! *respect*

[@floydfanforlife]

wow 21 and a musical taste that is way beyond peer pressure.. which forces many to listen to crap.. and tell themselves its awesome.. only to miss out on music and musicians such as Mark and others from an era where talent has abounded tip my hat to you

[@ricklangholz3997]

lil secret,,,, get his stuff off youtube, downloaded into comp/flash/ph. come oct. nov..? good source, giifted me that info. mark played for some of us s/forces camp le miserhell afghan, 89'. The song 'bro in arms' was soon adopted by seal/6, and ive since heard most all our branch s/f play it also at funerals. There is no other....thk u . pass him down, and thk god 4u2M.K.

[@jesperburns]

As a 29 year old, I thank ye, sir. My dad spoon fed me this art, in spite of Britney.

[@armensog87]

yeah i started getting into him around my late teens too :) there are many of us!

[@MichaelPhilipp15]

good chosen word`s my friend , i would have said it in your sort of same word`s . !!!!! well done .!!!!¨ ;))

[@brianwhite6616]

Sometimes in life you see something amazing, i could watch mark close up playing guitar all day. Makes perfection look so easy . Absolute genius 👏 🙌

[@sidani87]

We need guys like Knopfler, Clapton and Gilmour in today's world of music. They set the bar so so high! They can sing... compose... play the guitar like no tomorrow! Evergreen songs!At 67, look at him go! Go go go!

[@arieblomberg4685]

Siddhartha Singh h

[@ffisok]

They tell a story with their music. I would add Springsteen in with them as well.

[@siddharthsingh8464]

Siddhartha Singh I thought of these exact names too..

[@saveourrivers]

I've always thought that this piece was Knopfler saying, "I'm going to beat Bruce at his own game."

[@ketaminemoose6680]

There are many guys like them in modern music... saying what you said heavily implies that you don’t put in the effort to find good music.

[@fporretto]

Mark Knopfler in God Mode: as a songwriter, a singer, and a virtuoso. We who have had him in our time are truly blessed.

[@briandoten7846]

I could not agree with you more

[@ДериПрайм]

Класс !!! восхитительно ! Великолепно!

[@darylfoster6133]

His voice is kind of shot, but this is his best song.

[@jdupons]

not in God mode : he IS a God !

[@davidsheriff8989]

built around F - Dm - Bb - C

[@andrewfield]

Best singer + best guitarist + best composer + best songwriter + best storyteller = Mark Knopfler

[@jeffadams9807]

I Second That Observation...

[@anne-mariemeiffren7090]

Je cherchais une manière de définir toutes les qualités de ce MK. Voilà qui est bien dit. J'ajouterai qu'il a l'admiration de Jeff Beck, de Clapton, qu'il a produit et écrit pour plein d'artistes (dont Tina Turner) accompagné tous les grands, et qu'on le reconnaît dès la première note de guitare. Le son. Mais oui, + et+ et + et + et + = Mark Knopfler. Anne Marie de France

[@aleskatic431]

I feel you.

[@tonydeklerk1885]

One of the purest and most beautiful guitar sounds made by this wonderful treasure…Goosebumps and strong emotions from the past come about every time I listen to him ❤

[@joanbeaton4431]

No computer generating this sound, pure talent .

[@P.DuncanMonk]

Yes, sound, talent and emotion.

[@johannkanter8717]

Mark Knopfler ....one of the greatest Guitar- Artists in the world......God bless you Mark

[@malehuseng8196]

ง

[@hodd_me]

A Guitartist!

[@philip97224]

god ??

[@joshuawang5859]

Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour are the twin peaks of guitarists

[@jeffadams9807]

💕💕💕

[@ekstradycja]

Would add EC and Pat Metheny to this configuration 😊

[@Michael-mm3fm]

@@ekstradycjanot me

[@laurie1838]

I couldn't agree more.

[@topcat43truffles15]

2 of the best…. Love this song! ❤️😎

[@Jorgealfred61]

in 1978, my brother and me, traveled to portugal in his car. we listened the first album of DS, about the long travel ! the love for this band and guitar hero as born on this moment. I 63 years old and fan since this beautiful moment. thank you Mark for the happyness… 😊❤

[@andersodmyr8520]

Born 62 but with the same feeling

[@fusspot57]

One of the most beautiful atmospheric intros ever written in the history of modern music. The whole piece is a tone poem of perfection.

[@RWTKENDRICK]

When the LP came out, I used to stand in the window of my living room in Northern British Columbia, looking out at the grayest pulp mill town in winter, snow falling--and that intro seemed written for that exact moment.

[@fusspot57]

@@RWTKENDRICK You got it! Similar thing when driving through the Mojave desert for the first time and listening to U2's Joshua Tree.

[@RWTKENDRICK]

I’ll be sure to keep that in mind should I ever find myself there-definitely on the bucket list!

[@matthewcrich5951]

@@RWTKENDRICK Northern BC, mid winter can be bleak. I experienced 41 winters in Fort McMurray. Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck etc made them tolerable. Cheers

[@whoisbhauji]

@@fusspot57 great album but still rock structures. Many MK pieces don't seen to fall into regular chorus/verse patterns - just an overall expression...

[@AgentRafa]

2 absolute monster solo's in one song, it keeps building throughout the song and when I'm listening my way towards the end of the second solo I'm literally super pumped up with pure joyful energy and I can't stop smiling, like the old saying from my country, I'm paraphrasing here because I'll have to translate: "If I didn't have ears, my smile would've encircled my head"- What and absolute master piece, one of many from MK. And keep in mind this song starts close to 90 minutes into the concert after he had done a pretty high energy, for his age, version of Sultans of Swing and a 9 minutes (more or less) version of Speedway at Nazareth. Mark was 66 years old back then God bless him.

[@LDantinhas]

There are great guitarists in this world, then there’s Mark Knopfler…..

[@thorsteneschenhagen7096]

Oohh Jahh.... He and his music took my heart and my conciueness and he killed mehr with " Brothers in Armsw"

[@jaykay6387]

@@thorsteneschenhagen7096 Brothers in Arms is beyond belief. It touches something deep in my soul.

[@paolodotti9533]

No..we have Andrea Braido. Made in Italy

[@lotfijaballah7892]

Dont forget the great david gilmour

[@ferise1]

Cringe

[@pinkfloydfan564]

Mark has a voice that soothes my soul and spirit.

[@DanC-go9lc]

In 1985 Dire Straits was probably the most popular band in the World ! Mark makes people smile all over the Universe. Yet his concern was never for fame, fortune or popularity. His entire career devoted to story telling and making the most wonderful music possible. No words can do him justice --- no words can describe how much his music has meant to so many of us. The final guitar solo, beginning at about 9:20 is as good and as original as any guitar solo ever IMHO.

[@juliefrancis1144]

Fabulous ❤❤

[@heikosachser184]

​Den Song sauge ich mir seit gefühlt über 30 Jahren rein. Früher auch live. Bin Baujahr 69. Immer noch gänsehaut 😊

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Yes, master story teller, such evocative sharing.

[@dales1513]

One of the most important things about Mark is his genius in writing songs that have meaning to him. My all-time favorite song from all time and all types of music, as an ex-service member, is Brothers in Arms which he wrote witnessing a soldier dying in his friends arms from a wound in the Falklands war. All his songs (I think more than 120) have a personal meaning to him and his playing transmits those feeling to the world - pure GENIUS.

[@maryscutella7221]

Agreed. It comes from his heart, so it touches ours. I just shared Brothers in Arms on my FB page. It seemed particularly poignant for those souls standing for Ukraine.

[@RicCrouch]

Yep--his songs are poetry, no doubt! Pair them with his skill on guitar and you've got something special.

[@martinharrow1227]

I've worked at Marks house and I can tell you he has a library of old western books and ballad songs in his collection. He uses them to write songs?

[@alessandrobaglioni4239]

You said the right things, Mark is not only the best guitarist of all time, he is also and above all a wonderful composer and lyricist. Unique

[@johnwalmsley-pv7gx]

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[@DB-hg7hg]

There is no one in the music world that i respect more the MARK. He is just the best of the best.

[@ssisar]

david gilmour

[@derekhare]

The word legend is often dished out Willy nilly, it should be reserved for true legends like Knopfler. Was privileged to see him perform live in his home town in 1984 rock on Mark

[@w.angkhulmakunga5869]

Mark's music has made today's music a garbage. What a genius he is.

[@ugadawgs1990]

I’m glad I have lived during the same time as Mark Knopfler.

[@xXcakePOPcarleyXx]

Amazing there is such music this side of Heaven!

[@lukeoverthere1364]

Yeah me too. I was lucky enough to see Knopfler and Clapton playing together in Montreal in 1988. I’ll never forget it.

[@jeremylloyds9301]

35 years on and still one of the greatest songs ever . Knopfler is and will always be one of the Greatest ever. Chill out music of one of the Greats!!!!!

[@wbravo66]

You just echo every thing I think, best wishes, MK is just amazing, he is the best live musician in music history, best wishes

[@shaunbrowne3963]

I've seen him 6 times, starting in 1980 all the way to this 2015 tour. He is the song track of my life since I heard him on the radio in 1978. He is the master!

[@ingrid_1982]

I adore Mark's performance and can feel every tune from his guitar. Apsolutely fantastic ❤️🎸🎶

[@rogerramjet6615]

Knopfler is one of the best guitarists and songwriters in the history of popular music.

[@AndyInTheUK]

Completely wrong. Sorry. He is THE best guitarist and songwriter in the history of popular music.

[@davidfeltz8697]

Facts.

[@utmizzou]

​@@AndyInTheUKevery song tells a story. No one else can say that. Hands down he is the best ever.

[@dinisbastos5806]

I'm 16 yo and I listen to majority of rock and metal. I only have to say that this music is one of my favs, a pure Gold, a truthly masterpiece.

[@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic]

You have good taste in music young man.👍☮️

[@dinisbastos5806]

@@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic ❤️

[@harmbakker5929]

Me to, same age and same taste of music lol

[@dinisbastos5806]

@@harmbakker5929 🤝

[@spomenkazlokolica3061]

Great choice!❤️🎸❤️🙋‍♀️

[@SFAPowerhouse]

He might be a bit older, but Mark Knopfler is still proving that he is the pinnacle of the art of guitar! Keep on rockin', sir!

[@eugenewardjr.3506]

SFAPowerhouse Scary how fast time is moving. I remember hearing Sultans of Swing for the first time like it was yesterday. And thinking what a unique sound & style this fresh talented guitarist possessed. We're about the same age and I too still marvel at the mans giftedness.

[@johnthurman694]

Delete the keyboard

[@nazarethaprahamian1756]

SFAPowerhouse he's one!

[@darrenbeakhouse4835]

SFAPowerhouse well said

[@ВладНовиков-п6у]

SFAPowerhouse MARK ПРОСТО ОХУЕННЫЙ КОМПОЗИТОР И ДУМАЮ ЧЕЛОВЕК.СЛУШАЮ ЕГО МУЗЫКУ С 1981 ГОДА.ДАЙ БОГ ЕМУ И ГРУППЕ ЗДОРОВЬЯ,ЧТОБЫ РАДОВАЛ НАС ДОЛЬШЕ!!!

[@abdulhamidosman8881]

In your beautiful music and with the tip of your fingers you Mr- Knophler summarize how the great west was built. Thank you sir

[@brucebryson9423]

This man is a humble treasure. Makes a guitar speak.

[@sanjayawijenayake9851]

I'm 28 years old and I'm Sri lankan. I just wanted to thank my dad for showing me what music is.

[@lrh411]

Your dad knows for sure!

[@MRHBKJK]

I am from Bangladesh. And I was lucky I found him.

[@giorgosantimatter]

i discovered this alone.whitout guidance..

[@sanjayawijenayake9851]

@@giorgosantimatter good for you. I also didn't have anyone to guide me here. What I'm saying is i was able to find this because of the good taste in music my father instilled in me

[@davidfountaine3218]

I'm 68 and English and been listening to him for many a year and is there any part of the world he has not touched with his incredible playing. Keep listening till you are 68 and keep his legend going

[@wozabrown]

Mark knopfler was born to play the guitar 🎸 raw talent 👏 👌 Both him and David gilmour have written the best guitar solos of all time

[@scottrauth8219]

Outstanding band! MK IS THE GOAT

[@ErnstKochArkanumSolution]

Mark Knopfler is one of the brilliant musician whose music accompanied me for decades. It seems like good old wine. He is getting better. I love this peace of music.

[@thedutchfisherman7078]

No he is not unfortunately....

[@ErnstKochArkanumSolution]

Everybody will get older, some of us get sick... But a brilliant musician will always get my respect

[@SuperHadassa1]

Mark finished the tour.... A world tour that was hard for him.... Very hard....

[@doctorphoto2000]

...

[@delphinedubreuil9570]

Ernst Koch j

[@donrackley8551]

At 9:19 the Maestro Knopfler gives a class on the guitar. He takes it apart, puts it back together and makes it do whatever he commands it to do through his hands.I saw him in Dallas in 2015 and his performance was much the same, breathtaking!

[@bas1861]

Lucky man!

[@philrees1779]

Don Rackley a

[@ВикторДворкин-г6ю]

Bas л

[@intrader6329]

Si, yes he is the maestro.

[@tradewins]

That was 13 minutes that went by in a second or an hour, I can't tell...listening to playing like that puts me into a timeless state. Beautiful. I had the fortune to see him perform at the Greek Theater in L.A. some years ago along with Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne and of course when he played Telegraph Road it brought the house down.

[@bas1861]

Lucky man. I am 16, and I haven't had the pleasure to see him live, especially because I live in the Netherlands and he isn't touring at the moment, but I hope I can see him play live one day, so I can tell my children. What a legend! He is the reason why I began to play guitar.

[@atmosphereadr588]

Gaaf man , hij is ook de reden dat ik ben begonnen met gitaar spelen. Ik was er ook bij in de ziggodome 2015

[@Boomer64g]

tradewins I saw him in Wembley Arena in London 84 or 85.. still have the ticket stub..

[@gillesgenete9598]

Yes, Telegraph Road is my favorite from MK, just thrilling, how it goes pressure up from smart acoustic intro up to high energy guitar through raucous voice lyrics. Too good

[@mountainconstructions]

Yeah.... Lucky. Telegraph Road is an impressive song just on good Audio gear To be there LIVE... WOW... You would never forget that!!!!

[@onkelmarvin8360]

Mark Knopfler is not only a genuine Guitar Hero, he`s a great songwriter too, and despite that, which has turned other musicians, with the same qualities into Giant Egos, Mark Knopfler has remained a modest, and humble Human Being, completely Down to Earth........and that`s incredibly rare..............and that´s what he is........as a musicians and a Human Being................incredibly rare...........and simply just............. " One of a kind ".....................❤

[@badkittyTV]

I lost my daughter very recently. This is the first mantra that has laid a steadying hand on my grieving heart. Thank you.

[@MustangBoss1973]

I can't imagine your loss, My thoughts are with you.

[@Valencenliberty]

Amen♥️♥️🙏

[@davidbrauner1916]

My heart hurts for you. I wish you peace and love.

[@missnukkinfutz]

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.

[@elizeronnquist7642]

❤️

[@nofalismail710]

To the greatest guitarist ...songwriter and composer ...thank you for years of enjoyment from the 80s to 2020...thank you sir

[@phawgg2]

with all my heart, I thank these musicians.

[@bas1861]

He changed my life.

[@mohamedzelmat7045]

ever great so much.mark.thanks

[@Upperccuttss-Heretik_23-Fx_F]

Joe Jensen I just can agree with you. In our hearts💖 they 'll never die

[@judythompson5253]

he breaks my heart with this, and with watching him play as if there were no one listening--but it gets broken in a good way, every time...

[@karmalifamily2214]

Joe Jensen yedmenarif

[@kevinhillhouse8403]

I have watched you since the 80s, and I am convinced that you are one of greatest guitar players of this Era. Thank you for your exceptional talent

[@TedBoyRomarino]

Dear Mr. Knopfler, thank you for cheering us once again with this lovely song. I wish you and your family lots of health and hapiness, you deserve it.

[@VTtom62]

How fortunate have we been, to have shared our time on earth with such artistic genius? We have been blessed, for certain!

[@OldSal-d8h]

He was my brother in law for 10 years give or take until he divorced my sister in the late 90’s. He is very private but down to earth. Good person. Cheers and stay safe.

[@crashmat]

Mark Knopfler. THE master. A pleasure on the ears.

[@theobelauthe7433]

What talent and what work of composition! In our time where strangers who don't know how to do anything think they're stars on the internet (ex: influencers or other rap singers, what are they compared to this great gentleman who is Mark Knopfler? Mark Knopfler, for I'm the "Mozart" of the guitar. He knows how to do everything with such humility! Certainly the greatest rock guitarist of our time

[@charliewolff7227]

Not only is Mark one of the very best guitarist that ever lived he has the best lyrics ever written. His songs are well studied, poignant and tell a story. Several times I have had to go to the books to learn about what he said in a song. I consider him one of the greatest lyricist that was ever born! You can listen to a song and after hearing it for years finally realize what he wrote. Many of his songs have lyrics taken from poetry, moves, history , war and love.

[@dextersmithbsee]

From an Athens, GA black boy who has loved Mark Knopfler since 1985. He is an amazing musician.

[@TheVintageApollos]

I too have been listening to Mark for as long. But I also need to thank your town for a certain band that were equally inspirational to me in becoming a guitarist. 😉

[@ferdinandthegreat6169]

White boy from Blue Ridge GA I'm with you boy from Atens Love Mark Respect for you for you comment Congrtas on great taste in music 👍

[@lisadc4681]

@@TomokoMurakami They are talking about about Athens, GA. USA, but yes that other Athens is beautiful!!!

[@lisadc4681]

@@TheVintageApollos REM I presume??

[@TheVintageApollos]

@@lisadc4681 absolutely. Such an important band to me and my musical development.

[@tammanybrady3543]

What a gift to us all, this singer, songwriter, and guitar player all in one! ....Very thankful.

[@scottcuskelly7124]

1985 QE2 stadium, Brisbane Queensland, Australia. Nobody controlled the volume, the magic sounds reverberated through your soul . Mark Knopfler is a musical genius. Dire straits are truly one of the great bands of all time. Four kilometres away apparently sounded like the neighbours having a loud party . My hearing retuned to normal the next day. Now all outdoor concerts since have had volume controls applied. Even AC/DC weren’t allowed to play as loud . Thank you Mark Knopfler for the music

[@jennywren7822]

One word GENIUS. Thank you Mr Knopfler for all your music and the joy its given me.

[@promoted738]

I walked into Rudy's Music on 48th (now closed) a few years ago and didn't even know about the Pensa/Knopfler affiliation. I knew mark played Pensa's for years but didn't know it was Rudy's last name. I saw a guitar like this one on the wall and then got my education from the staff. Those are some amazing instruments! No quality is spared - in Mark's hands they are magic.

[@martinzlatev3735]

I think in Mark`s hands even my yamaha will be magic. :)

[@kindkoun]

Watch Mark Knopfler The Guitars Story on Sky Arts

[@gregpanke7980]

I would love to buy one for my son, but I imagine they are way out of my price range.

[@stefanonicola3445]

It's as if Mr. Knoplfer looked at his guitar and told her "let's tell these guys a story together" - what a perfect marriage of human voice and guitar. So elegant, yet so powerful. He remains one of my favorite artists, a super-human skills wise that has the most "human" approach to music I've ever seen. Love it.

[@nikileshbhat8428]

stefano nicola "let's tell these guys a story together" This comment just made my day!!!

[@nimeshsompura]

😍❤

[@cessrcd]

Very eloquently put Stefano

[@sebasdebordeaux8347]

beautiful comment man!!

[@yaeltaker]

Best comment ever!!

[@elenanigro7857]

35 years later it still stands as one of the best guitar playing I've ever seen

[@SolomonHarri]

I am 64 years old and for my first time to see and listen to this guy music , very soothing music and very professional, Solomon in South Africa,

[@tsl9940]

The grins on his band mates faces say it all........great performance. I love that the audio quality on this video is so good. Thanks for posting.....have watched many times.

[@41Forethought]

It takes incredible talent and skill to make this guitar lead sound and look so effortless. Knopfler's guitar style is absolutely unmistakable... and unforgettable!

[@andrewsmith3530]

He has magical fingers! If I had to listen to only musician for the rest of my life, it would be anything Mark Knopfler!

[@Ghostdance1962]

I remember buying the album Love over Gold in Woolworths when it first came out in 1982 and rushing home to play it. When Telegraph Road came on, it was one of those moments in your life that you will always remember….I was totally blown away! Later that week I was chatting about music with some friends in the pub and I mentioned I had bought the new Dire Straits album to which one of them replied “so did I’” and then we both said in unison “oh my God Telegraph Road!!!”…..40 years on and it hasn’t aged a day….musical genius!

[@spomenkazlokolica3061]

The wonderful thing you described happened to me too. I agree with you . Age does not limit the talent of this Genius!❤️🎸🎶🎤🎧😃👋👋

[@kwikbit]

Yeah - the first time you listen to songs like Telegraph Road , you know you've just experienced something special .... the thing is that Knopfler did it on more than one occassion ! e.g. Brother in Arms (the actual track) .. almost timeless songs

[@billd9667]

I agree, but as time has gone on, I’ve come to value the title track even more.

[@brianmurray6615]

Same thing bud I was 17 …magical

[@trickjones3345]

Great story. Thanks for that ..I was 16 in 1982. Those were great days.

[@mikeking453]

I'm 66, lung cancer COPD this song just gives me hope

[@Centinela779]

💪💪

[@A-Z__124]

I hear you brother

[@marykinsella417]

Blessings to you all

[@MaurizioCunego]

8:45

[@MaurizioCunego]

Very happy for you.❤

[@mjleb1]

Speechless, fantastic, awesome etc.. MK is God gifted!!! Thanks a lot for the video!!

[@tonyfrost82]

Fantastic I used to buy my dad a dire straits album for his birthday every year one was released without listening to it. When I heard this tune and the listened to love over gold I was blown away what I thought was dad's music was amazing. It's just flawless

[@cmendla]

Thank you Mark for bringing some civility and beauty into this insane crazy world. Fantastic stories and music!!