Going Home (Wild Theme)

Going Home is the last track from Mark Knopfler's Local Hero album released in March 1983.
Thanks to Helena for allowing me to use some of her video footage.
Thanks to Pete Korvin for the excellent backing track.

[@carolesemmens3046]

" GOING HOME "!! here I'am again !! listening to you playing this lovely piece of great music on my good ear phones, so lovely, if not on my ear phones but watching you play on TV. on U TUBE. brilliant Geoff. just one of many . !! have a good weekend ..

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks Carole. So appreciated. Enjoy your weekend to my friend.

[@epiktetos805]

Wonderfulll Guitar and music 👏👏👏👏 Thank you GEOFF💐💐 Love from TURKEY... 🙏❤️🇹🇷❤️

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say my friend.

[@farmytv3179]

Me and my son watching and listening here

[@skeeterblanton5226]

One of my favorite movies and theme song which you have bettered....Just beautiful Geoff....You are truly a blessing to all of us who love your music

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for your kind words my friend.

[@robertterre-plate-pour-tou219]

La guitare sonne comme le bon vieux temps, merci encore.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Robert.

[@barbciccone5735]

So so beautiful and heartfelt!!! Thank you Geoff!!! 🎸💞🎸

[@geoffers47]

My pleasure Barb. So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@judithmaryhill4862]

Going home is finding comfort in our belief in ourselves as a person of value. We all have unique skills and talents. Thank you for yours 😊😊😊

[@sandyy.8244]

Someone I dearly love is ill, and "going home" soon... Thank you for this beautiful music; it lets me remember all the good times & memories

[@geoffers47]

So sorry to hear that Sandy. Life can be so cruel my friend.

[@miklosnederi5898]

Imádom ezt a zenét kész köszi!🐰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jorgeleandro1146]

Music for the soul! Thanks Geoff!

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for listening Jorge!

[@PrimeEnigma]

A wonderfull song. And with those old sailing ships in the background it is a perfect combination. Just close your eyes and you are standing by the railing with the wind in your face and 30 years younger. Lol.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for your kind comments. 30 years younger! Now that sounds appealing! Lol.

[@gabrielmarinescu9835]

This song is my favour!I like to listen every day this song,it's special!

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoy it Gabriel. Thanks!

[@aryasliva5981]

Beautiful, touching music that goes straight to the heart 💕.Thank you, Geoff 🎸

[@geoffers47]

Thank you my friend.

[@olliepaadimeister8254]

@@geoffers47 Geoff do you have any CD's available, if so email me at [e-mail]

[@joyceroberts3886]

Incredibly beautiful, majestic, tall ships and another Mark Knopfler masterpiece. Thank you for sharing

[@geoffers47]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@larryluckjohn538]

Dear Friend: Couldn't help but listen to this one again !!!! Fantastic song !!!!! Larry L.

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoy it Larry! Thanks.

[@gamogener7120]

MEMORIES NEVER FADE SIR#AGAIN THANKS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG

[@Nokia3220able]

Yet another winner Geoff! A beautiful melody, thank you!

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say. Thank you!

[@inesfattoretto1681]

@@geoffers47 ti auguro una buonissima buonanotte ebuon proseguimento serata , per me le tue melodie sono presenti ,ciao,Gogef,🐞🎶🎸🎈🎊🧲

[@francoisebictel8640]

merci Geoffers pour cette très belle et nouvelle musique ,merci à Helena pour les séquences vidéos

[@geoffers47]

Merci beaucoup mon ami.

[@SatishKumar-vx4xi]

No words... Just awesome

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much.

[@apriliahfitridamayanti9507]

Never bored listen you playing Geoff , it's so very nice and peaceful. Thanks Geoff . All the best , Apriliah 👍👍🌻🌻🌟🌟🌷🌷😁😁

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks Apriliah. So pleased you enjoy the music. Stay safe my friend. Geoff.

[@karenrevis253]

Goodmorning made ot home playing this song going home love your music

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much Karen.

[@karenrevis253]

@@geoffers47 welcome love you're music

[@sylviepinceloup1067]

Magnifique comme toujours...Belle mélodie pour le retour à la maison !

[@geoffers47]

C'est gentil à vous de dire Sylvie. Je vous remercie.

[@fergusonjames5567]

A great guitarists with many outstanding tracks to his credit this one is up with the best great guitarist

[@geoffers47]

Thank you kindly my friend.

[@fergusonjames4387]

Thank you Sir for your reply and also the great music.

[@angelinathedrifter]

It touches the core off one's heart 😘😘😘thanks Geoff

[@geoffers47]

My pleasure Angelina. Thank you!

[@Miss40ful]

Beautiful..))Thanks geoffers.)))))

[@geoffers47]

My pleasure! Thank you very much.

[@Leon..]

Wow Geoff, wonderful guitar sound , amazing video . like 4

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Leon!

[@bohma7519]

Beautiful!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you!

[@ElisabethKlaassen]

Beautiful cover music from Mark Knopfler dear Geoff thank you so much and wish you a nice Sunday Greetings Elisabeth.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Elisabeth! Enjoy your Sunday too my friend. Geoff.

[@sergheiseliverstov4315]

You really know how to expose the soul of melody, its inner core, which makes vibrate the senses of listener. I only can listen and when I hear this your performance, I feel the immensity of life, it’s vastness and greatness. Thanks for these wonderful moments.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much for your appreciation my friend.

[@sergheiseliverstov4315]

Some play to remember, some listen to forget. It’s not the fingers that make sound, it’s heart that leads the melody. And you happen to know this secret, Mr. Magician of strings. Thanks for reading my thoughts.

[@oneboonkeng1008]

Boy oh boy, a beautiful rendition and thank you, Geoff. Yup, the urge of "Going Home" is strong as age is catching up but is temporarily shelved due to travel restrictions..... Take care, stay safe & healthy, mate.

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoyed it. I did not appreciate how much freedom we had, until this "lockdown" started. Cheers!

[@englishtramp1897]

To all Mariners Sail home safe you have braved the Oceans that are sometimes nice and somtimes will take revenge come home we are all waiting Make it a safe journey remember someone loves you no matter what path you have trodden you are now back on track never stray off it

[@colettesoler9545]

hi Geoff what a wonderfull music and thank you so much for your 2020 smile kindly colette

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say Colette! Thank you my friend.

[@random275]

Always a winner this one Geoff - and loved your rendition. Have a great Sunday.. Cheers Phil

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Phil. Much appreciated. Cheers! Geoff.

[@denismilonet]

Toujours merveilleux !

[@geoffers47]

Merci Denis.

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

ABSOLUTELY, fabulous, thank you, good time for you

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much.

[@glenysjones1047]

No one can come close to Geoff he is a fantastic guitar player 🎸🎤👍x

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for your kind words my friend.

[@angelikaammann9226]

Hello Geoff, whenever the trouble comes, I hear your music. Then everything is much less tragic. Thank you for your wonderful music. Greetings from Switzerland.🍀💖💖🍀🙋‍♀️

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation angelika.

[@jjms7543]

Amazing once again. Thank You!!

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation!

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

SUPER.!!! Moc příjemná melodie! Děkuji!👌👍🆗🤠🎸😊🙋

[@geoffers47]

Jsem rád, že se ti to líbilo.

[@leeoneill1918]

I'm a bushy at heart but watching this video and listening to Geoff play this wonderful theme really does something to me and it stirs my soul

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation Lee!

[@albbarnett8525]

Yet another brilliant performance thanks Geoff

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say my friend. Thank you!

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

This is one of my favourites of all time but then I am a bit of a Mark Knopfler fan. Great post Geoff.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Dave!

[@francoisefrancoise9612]

Musique agréable à écouter avec des beaux Bateaux merci beaucoup GEOF bisous d'amitiés Françoise 💌

[@geoffers47]

Tellement contente que vous ayez apprécié Françoise.

[@geocav9708]

Magnificent version of one of my favourite tunes.❤️🎸❤️

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@GEO_65]

Congratulations, very nice !...din ROMÂNIA ! 👍🏼🤗🇲🇩

[@geoffers47]

Thank you George!

[@MewtaChannel]

Wow! So wonderful guitar sound! So beautiful and amazing video! Thanks for sharing! I wish you a Happy New Year👍34🎸

[@geoffers47]

Thank you very much!

[@krscott7]

Remember some don't have a home to go to. Thank you Geoff.

[@geoffers47]

Very true my friend.

[@keithdyson9343]

Hi Geof, I listened to this again tonight fantastic cover, I was at the bottom of the list when they were dishing out the talent

[@geoffers47]

I can assure you Keith, that it does not come easy to me.

[@roostercogburn7099]

By reading the comments, your talent is appreciated all over the world and it is deserved ... With each video, you often make me discover new beautiful melodies. Thank you and happy new year, I wish you the best and above all good health

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation my friend. Happy New Year! Geoff.

[@gavinmathew7491]

Thanks Geoff. Very nice.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Gavin!

[@michealpallett5708]

Well Jeff you have done again more beautiful music there's no stopping you

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say Micheal. Thank you!

[@MelodyAngel]

Wonderful Geoff, amazing creation. THUMBS UP!!!👍 Wish you a beautiful new week. Lovely greetings Melody Angel ♫♪...♫♪...🎧🎼

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation Melody Angel. Enjoy your week too my friend. Best wishes! Geoff.

[@dragonkim--guitar]

Guitar sound is so beautiful. Good performance, good video ~ You are the best guitarist~👍🎶🎸♥️

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say! Thank you!

[@lara8550able]

Brilliant music dear Geoff Happiness and Joy to you Lara

[@geoffers47]

Thank you so much dear Lara. Best wishes! Geoff.

[@orlandasanchez7966]

Muchas gracias .maestro un. Fuerte abrazo. Dios. Lo bendiga. Siempre🌾😍🙏👏❤👍

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Orlanda

[@zepp2498]

One of my favorite from Dire straits. We played.....perfect, for me. Big big like

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoyed it.

[@vukosavmalisic9336]

Fantasticno..bravo majstore👏👏👏💓

[@maritalundgren]

Very nice! 🥰

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Marita!

[@tokmind]

Excellently done

[@geoffers47]

Thank you my friend.

[@janniepostma2212]

Onvergetelijk wat mooi dit hou er van prachtige muziek zoals alle muziek van je love it

[@georgejenkinson5612]

Wow , what a lovely sound Geoff, fabulous well done my friend, regards.

[@geoffers47]

Thanks George!

[@MrPeteheer]

Very nice, as usual.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Peter!

[@birchward]

just love this song a great cover , and as in the final scene of the film in , telephone box in the phone box and this magic song plays , the late fulton mackye (the beachcomber in the film ) always reminds me off my late grandfather , and my time at his home on the west coast of scotland at CRINAN , cheers ritchie .

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation Ritchie! Some interesting comments, as Iv'e never seen the film. Cheers mate! Geoff

[@tremal-naik]

Congratulations, I lift my hat to your talent !!!!!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you my friend.

[@ionelmariusbanciu7308]

Gracias maestro un saludo

[@salmonfishandships]

I knew "going home" byThe Stones and Alvin Lee, but of course there is also this one by Marc Knopfler, a masterpiece !

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation Philippe!

[@perrinmariepierre464]

Just wonderful !!!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you.

[@perrinmariepierre464]

You're welcome

[@Tom.Nagamu]

Hi Geoff, Very fantastic performance.Great! Well done.Enjoyed very much. Have a nice new week. Tom

[@geoffers47]

So pleased you enjoyed it Tom, and thank you for your comments. All the best! Geoff.

[@tsantti]

You're a great guitarist, I like this one thanks Geoff!

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say my friend.

[@loboblanco3818]

Hola amigo... Buen día Un feliz año para usted y familua, gracias por hacer vibrar esas cuerdas y deleitarnos con su música

[@geoffers47]

muchas gracias amigo.

[@bluemermaid1954]

Again so beautiful💕

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Patricia.

[@dedstar123]

Hi Geoff, Definitely, it is a fabulous rendition. Wonderful performance. Beautiful atmosphere and your lead (beautiful Schecter) is shining. Loved it. BIG THUMBS UP!#953 Thank you very much. All the Very Best, my friend Dedstar

[@geoffers47]

Hi Dedstar Thank you for your kind comments my friend. Very much appreciated. Best wishes! Geoff.

[@Ouwerocker3]

Nice sound, nice play, 100 points Geoff. 👍👌 Hendrie

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Hendrie! Much appreciated.

[@slamo1950]

HiGeoff Great music and videó. I like this song your version is great ! All the best / Slamo

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for the compliments Slamo my friend. Very much appreciated. Geoff.

[@penelopescott6184]

🐬One day I will embark on a great ship and return to where my ancestor came from, I will go home,....🐬my heart is singing with you.🐬 🐬I get carried up and away,😂but really we can’t not listen, we can’t not dream.🐬 Thank you so much Geoff !💗 A beautiful guitar for a wonderful artist !💜

[@geoffers47]

Thank you for your kind comments Penelope! I went to see an old friend i had not seen for years, but found out, he had passed away the week before. Why do we "put off" the things we want to do? Embark on that great ship my friend.

[@penelopescott6184]

I’m sorry for you and your friend who didn’t have the sweet emotion of your reunion. So if one day you decide to come and see me, don’t wait too long.😉

[@annievilleneuve2126]

Très belle découverte.

[@LisaChouTV]

*Thank for ur share , nice song , feeling romantic!*

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Lisa!

[@chetklaus91]

Hi Geoff, here a great rendition of this wonderful song with a great staging, very well done my Friend Amitiés de Cl@ude ♫

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Claude So pleased you enjoyed it my friend. Best wishes! Geoff.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Very nice rendition Geoff enjoyed the video too

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Steve! Much appreciated.

[@marias3387]

I only have one word for this... WOW 💙😍💙👍

[@geoffers47]

Thank you!

[@ea77hj]

Hi Geoff Fantastic your interpretation of this very nice song. I enjoyed it very much. Best Sunday /Antonio

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Antonio! So pleased you enjoyed it. All the best! Geoff.

[@rojomostrat]

Hi Geoff, I just love the movie "Local Hero" which I have watched many times. I especially like this track which makes a spectacular ending to the film. Thank you for playing it so brilliantly, made my day. Cheers from me....John

[@geoffers47]

So pleased i helped to make your day John! Thanks for your appreciation. Cheers! Geoff.

[@terrybrain]

Hi Geoff, Thanks for doing this it’s my all time favourite from the Shads, really well played my friend, and I love your guitar. All the best, Terry

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Terry! Much appreciated mate. All the best! Geoff.

[@louismillet6436]

J ai des frissons ,magnifique même plus

[@geoffers47]

Merci beaucoup mon ami.

[@paulleaver8820]

The best one I,have heard play this song brilliant 👏

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say!👍

[@samaramedeiros3045]

Emocionante seu trabalho é divino um abraço meu amado, boa noite.😍

[@geoffers47]

muito obrigada querida Samara.

[@kieroneyles1026]

Your choice of material is excellent, this is stunning my friend, what an excellent version, keep the magic coming, all the best from kieron

[@geoffers47]

Many thanks Kieron. Much appreciated my friend.

[@rolandrimann8788]

You never fail to impress Geoff , awesome.

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say Roland. Thank you! 👍

[@barbarastewart8844]

Love the video of the victory and you playing is mind blowing thank you xxx

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Barbara! I live a couple of miles from "The Victory"

[@Ascend2Trend]

Wonderful song!!! you got great skills!✨✨👍👍

[@geoffers47]

Kind of you to say. Thank you!

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Geoff, well played and spot on with the sound. Neville

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Neville! Much appreciated. Geoff.

[@liorjan6620]

37 years i waiting for it, it was worthwhile

[@geoffers47]

Thank you!

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

Listening to this wonderful guitarist offer such musical beauty was the perfect way to start the day. Thank you, *Geoffers!*

[@geoffers47]

My pleasure! Thank you so much.

[@CristinaS]

Beautiful track and playing, Geoff! Happy Sunday, Cristina

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Cristina! Enjoy your Sunday too. Geoff.

[@Pianolisapark315]

Amazing beautiful! I enjoy this beautiful music! So nice! Like ❤️💐🙂👍. I subscribed for you and the 🔔 on.

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Lisa!

[@hesterhattingh7001]

BLESSINGS!

[@geoffers47]

Thank you Hester!

[@frantiskagondorcinova6953]

Tak opět jste zahrál. Úžasnou skladbu prima melodií! Hrajete moc hezký! Takové skladby se mě líbí. Děkuji!!!!👍🤠🎸🙋

[@ozzieauffrey1160]

Geoff, i'm a newcomer from Atlantic Canada, i'm impressed with your amazing talent with guitars in the many songs i have seen you play here. I have mastered the fields of Athenry and will try to learn from you Spanish eyes and a few others, your a blessing on here my friend, especially through these trying times..

[@geoffers47]

Thanks for your appreciation Ozzie! Good luck with your playing!

[@gabrielemarschallek9422]

Wunderschön 🌹🎸

[@geoffers47]

Thank you my friend.

[@helenakonic189]

Przepiękna melodia w wykonaniu mistrza gitary, super, serdecznie Cię pozdrawiam Geoff z Nowym Rokiem, życzę samych sukcesów.

[@geoffers47]

Dziękuję bardzo Helena. Najlepsze życzenia na nadchodzący rok przyjacielu.

[@indie558]

Hi Geoff, another superb track and HMS Victory with masts that’s nice to see again. Many thanks. Mike. ☠️👍

[@geoffers47]

Thanks Mike! Went round it again the other day. An impressive ongoing restoration. Cheers! Geoff.