Mark Knopfler - Song For Sonny Liston (An Evening With Mark Knopfler, 2009)

Mark and band performing "Song For Sonny Liston" live at an exclusive Prince's Trust event at London's Hurlingham Club on the 9th September 2009.
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[@meditationamsterdam]

The way he makes that Les Paul purr, unique.

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Absolute favorite song of Mark Knopfler, man that guitar playing and Marks master storytelling. Wonderful musician.

[@andrzejnacwin3710]

Mark Knopfler one of the best guitar player on the world . His unforgotebeel style , feeling and talent make him very special person . Mark is also great composer . His warm and great voice is very moody and special . Thx Mark for your great Gift .

[@jocaunnwingate7729]

@Mark Knopfler I am the wife of the late Sonny Liston's son. The late Bill Wingate. I am sure they are smiling down on you telling his story. Thank you.

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Yes, such a tribute to an amazing man.

[@bubamaranovichok4901]

You must be really proud to married one of the greatest heavyweight boxers son!

[@martinblum1447]

I bow down to this answer!

[@LiveatVictoria67]

Very cool!! I believe that Sonny took a leg in the second fight with Ali, as for the first one, I just think he was overwhelmed by the hype and how fast Ali was back then. Sonny was tough, there is no dispute. Just those bloody gangsters who ran boxing. No need say more, except love this tune.

[@carlosyanezlozada8809]

The drummer is excellent, the song; exceptional.

[@marcbergeron445]

AMAZINGLY GOOD!! Top quality!! 🔥♥️🔥

[@amritanath3214]

Behind all the glitz and glamour is a sad, deprived, frightened little kid. A poignant song written from the heart and it touches other hearts. Beautiful rendition sir.

[@kevincarey5000]

Sonny Liston was a sad miracle. Thank you very much.

[@gp2joey]

Only just heard this song for the first time tonight and this is the 10th time I've clicked 'play again' in a row!!! What a riff!!! You could just hear that for hours!!! Amazing yet simple riff!

[@mathiaskolding3241]

This song is so badass

[@JockomCares]

Hearing the stories behind your music/songs really brings it all home. Thank you Mark.

[@micheleloubhane2348]

Zoukerro

[@micheleloubhane2348]

Dance

[@peternoone6327]

X

[@TheExiledTexan]

Probably my favorite MK solo career song. I particularly love this live version.

[@Karmakatt6]

There's so so many fantastic solo Mark stuff that's fantastic.. i agree this version is awesome.

[@yassinedraoui1667]

Mark knopfler is the best ❤

[@colonialking7470]

Love this Cats style aint nothing he cant do, big fan .Thanks Mark .

[@nadjibe]

Mark I'm entering my 40s I found your CD album in my older brother's car he just purchased volkswagen vw mk2, had a cd player and the previous owner left the album in the car!! What a discovery 👏🏽 I was only 14yrs old and I played it and was in love since, what a talent 👏🏽

[@suvashgc5302]

I love you mark, from Nepal!!!

[@deividylan]

Your songs have their DNA. They are unmistakable. Thank you!

[@PhilSymes-p6k]

Mark if you ever read here. Thank you, sir. Sonny was simply awe-inspirng in the old-fashioned sense of the word and this is a work pure genius.

[@douglasnewman2299]

Great sone by a great lyricist & musician about a tragic life.

[@tworandy]

Absolutely awesome hero of an artist and super cool song.

[@paulalang4068]

Thank You Mark Knopfler for Singing the Soul Of The Man, it’s Who You Are Bless You💞

[@lescrooge]

I've lovd your music for over 40yrs. keep it commin

[@jacquelinebenedikt1491]

This song always brings a tear to my eyes..... Thanks Mark !

[@PeterPan-iz1kk]

Cool to see a Slingerland drum in 2009! Thought they were all gone. :-D Nice music too - and a sad story. The story of Charles "Sonny" Liston really makes my heart cry. I'd probably never would have known about him at all, if it wasn't for you. Thanks again, Mark; you're a wonder! Keep it up, please!

[@hajitek_majitek]

A story behind a song big up Mark 👍

[@johngraves2417]

This song makes you wanna hit something, brilliant. Classic riff, could be played all day long

[@ladyenrose]

Beautiful song🎼❤️I love you Mark ❤️❤️❤️👍from Switzerland 🙋‍♀️😘

[@AltairMandfield]

MASTER!, MASTER!, MASTER!, MASTER!, Thanks dude.

[@Sergeant_Blain]

hearing this while watching Liston, pure gold

[@scottbartram5596]

This is a great song really. X knopfler is just great really he is.

[@garyosullivan9265]

It's a beautiful song. I really enjoyed that 🥊👌👏👏👏

[@flaviovanhatten9172]

Mark u are my guitar hero

[@scottstimson4306]

The coolest song ever!

[@riccardomusiu510]

Great Mark! 🎸❤ beautiful song, thanks a lot. Sonny was a really great champion. 👍😉🎸❤🔥

[@mariejoypichon3078]

You are the best.. 🎸🎸🎸

[@georgsteinle747]

❤👍👍👍🔥🔥!! R.I.P. Sonny Liston!

[@davidha9890]

I live in Iran and I am not happy, but she takes me to my memories and I remember the old days

[@rachelee73]

I rather here history through song as the individuals in song help us explore what parenting means in uniqueness so since a little teenager Mark has never failed 🌈🌠🌈🎶 totally love these

[@conanrifad4749]

Mark Knopfler el mejor me encanta su música mi favorito soung for sony megusta está canción

[@fernandonogueira2654]

Mark Knopfler , such talent !!! You are one of the greatest !!!

[@richardbranton7396]

Chuck wepner never broke his jaw ,earlier in his career a guy called Marty Marshall did ,Marty was acting a fool and Sonny was laughing and Marshall caught him with his mouth open

[@PhilSymes-p6k]

I give Mark a pass. Because the song is absolutely womderful.

[@davidmulherin1247]

One of our favorite songs!

[@manuelag.h.7471]

MARK KNOPFLER GREAT !!!!!😆🎵🎶🎸🎵🎶

[@houdaazrour1757]

stunningly brilliant Mark !❤

[@soniaaya3455]

Stories makes a different song! Thanks Mark!

[@annyferet9899]

Le boss tout simplement ! merci !

[@reneriva9196]

Sei il capolavoro della vita...grazie Mark ti seguo da quando ho 13 anni,ora ne ho 51,da parte mia e dal mondo intero ti abbraccio forte forte e grazie di esistere...ciao Mark...ti seguo dall'Italia precisamente da Lecco...💓

[@JuanCarlos-nt5gt]

So nice MASTER you are simply THE BEST

[@robpbandit]

I’m heartbroken having listened to marks music since 2006 to find out he stopped touring and “retired” in 2019 whereas I had the chance to see him in Brighton 2017-18 absolutely gutted I missed it!! Amazing music and love every song!

[@edoardopalombo24]

This is the song that got me into playing guitar

[@alainderoi9385]

Super titre avec un riff de guitare imparable et entétant. Quel maestro ! 😎

[@jhonnyvasquez3019]

Wonderfull Mark. Thanks!

[@1arc4]

Great song to a truly great champion

[@MassimoBusinello-nz7el]

One of his best song played live

[@marilynartiles948]

Musically correct ❤❤🌷

[@PhilSymes-p6k]

Prime Liston. Holy shit!

[@aquilesmarques2710]

Amoooooo todas suas músicas, que voz inconfundível, incomparável amooooooo de paixão mark knopfler bjs

[@Patrick_0n]

Genius

[@darkmilan733]

thank you !!! it was amazing !!!

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

Lyrics: So many mouths to feed on the farm Sonny was the second to the last one born His mama ran away and his daddy beat him bad And he grew up wild good love he never had He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Betty Bamalam Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread And all them sluggers went down like lead Well he hung with the hoods he wouldn't stroke the fans But he had dynamite in both his hands Boom bam like the slammer door The bell and the can and the bodies on the floor Beware the bear's in town Somebody's money says the bear's going down Yeah, the bear never smiles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Sonny's going down for miles and miles The writers didn't like him the fight game jocks With his lowlife backers and his hands like rocks They didn't want to have a bogeyman They didn't like him and he didn't like them Black Cadillac alligator boots Money in the pockets of his sharkskin suits Some say the bear took a flop They couldn't believe it when they saw him drop He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Betty Bamalam Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread And all them sluggers went down like lead Joe Louis was his hero he tried to be the same But a criminal child wears a ball and chain So the civil rights people didn't want him on the throne And the hacks and the cops wouldn't leave him alone Beware the bear's in town somebody's money says The bear's going down Yeah, the bear never smiles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Sonny's going down for miles and miles At the foot of his bed with his feet on the floor There was dope in his veins and a pistol on the drawer There was no investigation as such He hated needles but he knew too much Cris-crossed on his back Scars from his daddy like slavery tracks The second-last child was the second-last king Never again was it the same in the ring He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Betty Bamalam Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread And all them sluggers went down like lead They never could be sure about the day he was born A motherless child set to working on the farm And they never could be sure about the day he died The bear was the king they cast aside Beware the bear's in town Somebody's money says the bear's going down Yeah, the bear never smiles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Some day they're gonna write a Blues for fighters. It'll just be for Slow guitar, soft trumpet, and a bell

[@crotalusatrox7931]

Thanks for the lyrics, much appreciated. Great Song and Story.

[@garethmorris6314]

Thanks captures brillliantly the tragic life of the amazing Sonny Liston.

[@RedMissou]

Now that's how you write a song

[@ilkafalcao7095]

Sempre o melhor!!Gosto muito!!

[@wiltrudsharank2297]

Love it

[@veraluciamanente659]

Stupenda canzone grazie!

[@fibralucia4313]

Stupendo complimenti grazieee

[@luizcarlosfigueiredo7923]

Sensacional! Obrigado.

[@BENKCHAFIK-ef3gt]

THANK YOU MARK.

[@CreationsByChar]

Mark, your voice has always fascinated me. From back in the break out days of “Money For Nothing”, et al, when I was @ 17. And my appreciation for what you do with your guitar 🎸 has only magnified with my knowledge of your instrument! We have all grown up and have mellowed some throughout the years, but on you, I think it’s made for a more comfortable, talented (if that’s even possible!), generous of spirit, and more of a “people’s person”(does that make sense?). I hope that I have an opportunity to talk with you someday, as I would love to share life stories with you. Some people you get a certain “feeling” from, and other, maybe more “famous” ones you could sit and spend hours with and be bored as a pickle in a jar of cucumbers 🥒! lol! I don’t say this @ many people. I would rather spend my time alone with myself, as I don’t find many people that interesting as to bother with. I know that may sound terrible, and I’m NOT a terrible person! And maybe I feel this way, because I have spent so many years in the public eye 👁, working jobs bartending and waiting tables both before I put myself through College and while I was going to College, as I did it all on my own (along with loans, grants, work study jobs plus my own jobs). So for many many years I felt like I was EXPOSED, and I guess I was! I was at the front line with no place to hide! But I was VERY GOOD at my job, and I could put on a flirtatious face, but a caring one too, as I always had my regulars who became kinda like a family of sorts to me. Which was great and made for a very profitable job. I graduated with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University, and I was proud of myself for accomplishing that goal of mine. I went on to work for different government agencies in CO, OR, and finally Montana! The stories I could share with you 😳! lol! Anyway, We’re both mature enough to appreciate what our life experiences have taught us, and if you’re interested send me a message, or something. This is NOT a come-on!!! 🤯 If you feel better e-mailing, hmmmm….. I don’t want everyone else out there to have my email address. Are you on Facebook messenger? Find me there and I will give it to you that way!! Take care! Until next time! 💜

[@lindamcfarland2571]

Beaty ballad to a tragic tale!

[@francescofossella4094]

GENIUS

[@beto9029]

Bravo master !

[@jerendblunt7714]

I wonder someday Mark play " Are we in trouble now" with Orchestra 🙏🙏🙏

[@mariafacchineri1552]

Grazie Mark 🧞‍♂️

[@neilbarbu]

You are an amazing songwriter and I’d love to play keyboards with you one day. I can wish and a dream ain’t nothing wrong with my scene.

[@paulcorreia6742]

Sonny, one of the best - the more pain he felt the more he knew he was alive then it was on *****

[@majed3839]

Wolve🐺 the music 🎶 mark ✨✨✨

[@joaniehartney9004]

🌼HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 💙♥️💜

[@PhilSymes-p6k]

Casuals and fanboys think that a prime Sonny would lose to Mike Tyson. It hurts my mind!

[@bernardfong1019]

Requiem for Sony, belated as it was.

[@Kanamori44]

So many mouths to feed on the farm Sonny was the second to the last one born His mama ran away and his daddy beat him bad And he grew up wild good love he never had He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Betty Bamalam Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread And all them sluggers went down like lead Well he hung with the hoods he wouldn't stroke the fans But he had dynamite in both his hands Boom bam like the slammer door The bell and the can and the bodies on the floor Beware the bear's in town Somebody's money says the bear's going down Yeah, the bear never smiles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Sonny's going down for miles and miles The writers didn't like him the fight game jocks With his lowlife backers and his hands like rocks They didn't want to have a bogey man They didn't like him and he didn't like them Black Cadillac alligator boots Money in the pockets of his sharkskin suits Some say the bear took a flop They couldn't believe it when they saw him drop He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Betty Bamalam Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread And all them sluggers went down like lead Joe Louis was his hero he tried to be the same But a criminal child wears a ball and chain So the civil rights people didn't want him on the throne And the hacks and the cops wouldn't leave him alone Beware the bear's in town somebody's money says The bear's going down Yeah, the bear never smiles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Sonny's going down for miles and miles At the foot of his bed with his feet on the floor There was dope in his veins and a pistol on the drawer There was no investigation as such He hated needles but he knew too much Cris-crossed on his back Scars from his daddy like slavery tracks The second-last child was the second-last king Never again was it the same in the ring He had a left like Henry's hammer A right like Betty Bamalam Rode with the muggers in the dark and dread And all them sluggers went down like lead They never could be sure about the day he was born A motherless child set to working on the farm And they never could be sure about the day he died The bear was the king they cast aside Beware the bear's in town Somebody's money says the bear's going down Yeah, the bear never smiles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Sonny's going down for miles and miles Some day they're gonna write a Blues for fighters. It'll just be for Slow guitar, soft trumpet and a bell Sonny Liston 1962

[@demir0148]

...meu gosto por rock se iniciou quando escutei pela primeira vez essa guitarra de Mark knopfler..., até hoje..., um dos melhores guitas de todos os tempos...magnifico..., seu dedilhar nas cordas..., fico impressionado como eles deslizam e apertam as cordas e sai essa musicas incríveis...um monstro...,um monstro...

[@martineb8185]

Genial super song I Love . Thank you

[@krzysztofwiniarz2994]

brawo, mistrzu!

[@PhilSymes-p6k]

If he started younger with decent trainers he could have been the GOAT. He walked through the entire division beaating 8 out of the top contenders and the other 2 ran away. I don't blame them either. Phil.

[@AndrewBrown-tv5ou]

I'd like to know how you could make it sound if you used three fingers on the right hand like "regular" guitar players do.

[@loly1969]

The Knopf beats everyone

[@sherispencer9218]

💛💛💛

[@hugosebastianbenitez8215]

Idolo. Capo. 1

[@meshsantini]

Good

Thank you also in the name of Hungarians !!

[@ilovehifi]

Orbanland? Huaaaah

@@ilovehifi ikea ceausescu :D :D

[@ilovehifi]

@ please declare; i dont understand your words.

[@robertolesen5782]

Is that the 58 Les Paul he’s playing? Kinda looks like a cherry burst at least in that particular lighting.

[@claudiawillms6968]

Bamm😊👍❤

[@ricardoluisluis8268]

show de bola.

[@PhilSymes-p6k]

HTH top 5 If not better

[@slbjonny]

Confess that I never paid many attention on Mark's Discography, altought I absolute love Dire Straits! Shame on me! 🙈

[@spomenkazlokolica3061]

👏💕👍❤️🧡💙

[@noblemaremilker]

This is great performance but something about the sound mix is off. It definitely doesn't sound like it was mixed by Mark Knopfler

[@nilzafranca6817]

Uau

[@edivaldoreissena5996]

Brasil Bahia Salvador

[@EmptyPocketsCarl]

10 years old defines great talent milking it.