Mark Knopfler - Why Aye Man (Official Video)

[@tonybaker55]

I don't care where he was born or brought up, the man is brilliant!

[@arek2636]

As a Pole i worked 2 years in Nissan factory in Washington and ever weekend i visited Newcastle so Why Aye Man will stay with me to the end of my life.

[@plopzzzzzz]

Why Aye!

[@Nathan-ls4xt]

Why Aye, Man! 💪

[@nicolemiddleton9644]

Me dad passed away 4 years ago yesterday. He was the epitome of a Geordie lad. A hard worker. Family first. The phrase Wye Aye Man will always make me smile and remember. Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Nail, these men brought my dad home when he listened. I'll be forever grateful for their music.

[@colingeddes2172]

Im from the deepest south, well southampton to be exact., and i love geordies. Mark knopfler plays and sings a great tribute to all geordie folk. R i p to your beloved dad.

[@henrymathews3671]

My sincerest condolences, may his soul rest in peace, Amen 🕊️

[@obipaulkenobi8905]

My condolences x

[@annamac7551]

My heart goes out to you darling, stay strong 😘

[@TinkersOath]

I like your father. I walked the iron for 35 years.

[@stephenkelly1887]

Weegies and Geordies. Brothers in arms. Mark was born in Glasgow but raised as a Blyth lad. From a proud weegie. Why aye

[@TedFerguson-ni6gf]

I am the PROUD Son of a Ashington Coalminer who was ‘forced to work down the pit, at the Ellington Colliery when he was fourteen years old, having to support a family of five when his ‘Monster’ of a Fatha died with tuberculosis. My dear beloved Fatha lost his index finger down the mine, and became an’ economic refugee in having to go South to find work and opportunities. I was brought up in London as my Fatha met a London Lass, but I am so very proud of my Northumbrian roots and a ‘Lifelong’ passionate Supporter of Newcassel United FC. HA’WAY THE LADS… ❤️

[@SeamusCampbell-q3x]

I'm irish I absolutely love this song

[@kalutmg4525]

Tonight we'll drink the old town dry. Keep wor spirits level high. Salute to the legend. 🙏

[@CraigSmith-j8w]

It takes me back to being a kid in the early 80s when my mum would let me stay up and watch Auf Weidersen pet with her! I actually ended up becoming a sparky in thé construction industry. Cheers Barry! 🤣

[@Guard_Amos]

I love that Tim Healy and Jimmy Nail provided some of the backing vocals on this. Cracking track

[@adambrammeld9286]

I didn’t know this. That’s great. Tim Healy is actually a great singer 👍

[@guineagirl5413]

Cracking track from a Cracking show 👏 👌 👍

[@leetinsley1819]

Now you have told me that I can hear both Jimmy Nail and Tim Healy. Fabulous, suits AUF wiedersen brilliant.

[@drivenmann6211]

Yes, I noticed that the first time I heard it. Great touch.

[@srprice2383]

And of course Why Aye Man was the Auf Weidersehn Pet theme tune. Oz also mentions he's listening to MK in the show.

[@cha02psc]

"keep our sprit levels high" - cleverest line in the whole damn thing 😂 love it (y)

[@repetanorton3174]

This song my husband so loved. He'll sing along, out loud with pride, for he too was a GORDIE from Newcastle. Our children would hear him play Mark everyday and sang along with there Dar. Wonderful memories. Thank you Mark.

[@greatnorthlettings5151]

Wey aye lass!

[@Hendaz89]

Wye aye man geordie born bread I do miss my river tyne

[@andreapretli7523]

Proud to be a Geordie even though I haven't lived in Newcastle area for a quite a few years, I'll always be a Geordie and proud of my working class heritage. Love everything Mark Knopler does.

[@marianwalters5241]

Whey aye! I just have to say I’m so bloody glad I’m a Geordie! Geordies are, IMO, the salt of the earth, straightforward, honest, kind, the one you would like to be by your side in a time of need. I’ve lived away for a number of years but I’m very glad to be back. I also think our artists do not get the recognition they deserve. Jimmy Nail, brilliant, Lindisfarne, ignored by local radio stations and so many others. I love where I live. :)

[@johnmckenzie9944]

I never went abroad for work myself, but lots of my pals did in just such circumstances as this song describes. It is just so true to life. I think this song is a true "Folk Song" in the sense that it truly captures a time and social history of Geordieland. It isn't heard anywhere near enough on mainstream media.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

That's why I'm glad it's still on KZbin for us all to enjoy. Incidentally, the CD single of 'Why Aye Man' and it's parent album 'The Ragpicker's Dream' (which I have copies of myself) are still available to buy at a very reasonable price from such online retailers as Amazon and Ebay, if you are interested.

[@sinisajelicic3875]

one word...masterpice...tnx Mark

[@anthonyperkins7556]

I love the shouts of 'Whyaye Man' dubbed over😆

[@carolebarker2195]

Jimmy Nail and Tim Healy.

[@martenx1384]

Everything Mark composes is great!

[@BROTHER-52]

You know that mark is one of the best lyricist in the 🇬🇧...( probably the world 🌎) and without a doubt one of the best guitarists in the world of rock and roll.... And to add to that ..this gentleman is of a o.a.p.age and still kicking the arse out of today's best so called rockstars... A classic artist.

[@karimuk1646]

He was moved to Philadelphia he doesn’t in England anymore

[@stephenkelly1887]

@@karimuk1646 He was born in Glasgow! I still try to play without a plec. I'm crap at it

[@domenicov_versus3789]

This wonderful and unique artist deserves the Noble prize in literature, no doubt. His songs are never banal. He always talks about the real life, the love, the hard and humble works, the war, the disperates, the hope for change, the unemployment and the work as a social redemption, the prevarications of powerful people, the positive and negative aspects of the celebrities, the cynicism of the show business, the economic, social and politic distortions of the modern society, the effects and the crisis of the capitalism ecc. ecc. and all this with precise references historical, social, geographics, literary, cultural and social customs in beautiful and poetic lyrics. God bless Mark Knopfler.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I couldn't agree more, but I think Mark Knopfler's journalism degree is probably a big help in his writing of song lyrics. He is also a former reporter for 'The Yorkshire Evening Post'.

[@laurarico4169]

The story behind, the song, the voice, the lyrics. A masterpiece thar must be appreciated.

[@jakhal5153]

laura rico...totally agree darln...

[@massillusionrecords751]

Spot on Laura!

[@stuauld4912]

Wey aye pet.

[@mitch7624]

Why aye hinney

[@suealandaluz3403]

Laura Rico cual es la historia detrás de la canción?

[@JimGardner]

A north east musician writing a song about a north east phenomenon. Wey aye man. Mark, you're a ledge man.

[@rustyshackleford9048]

That's why he lives in London ay

[@gordontaylor5373]

@@rustyshackleford9048 I think he's a Londoner by birth.

[@SM-ys4bt]

@@gordontaylor5373 He was actually born in Glasgow and moved to North East England aged 7😃

[@robinfarrer2187]

A weegie

[@MrsMagpie]

@@gordontaylor5373 That explains why he spelt whey aye man wrong. LOL

[@sparkymufcriley2544]

This is an epic song, first time I heard it, it gave me chills. Plus it was the perfect song for the end of Auf Wiedersehen Pet series 3.

[@stuauld4912]

why aye kidda

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

This promo video was actually included on the DVD and VHS releases of 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet' Series Three and appears after the last episode's closing credits in order to promote both the 'Why Aye Man' single and it's album 'The Ragpicker's Dream'.

[@reelfruits]

I can be down, need a lift - whatever, this tracks ticks all the boxes. For a southerner it also is something that makes me proud of the North where there are some of the best people in the U.K.!

[@juanbenedictocondeclemente]

Yeah to that Geordie accent.,Im not English,Im Spanish , husband and father of two beautiful Londoners girls, I aways found difficult to understand different accents specialy from northern England but Mr knopfler helped me out to understand the different ways of speaking in the UK and realice how rich is the culture

[@mariano1196]

One of the most underrated Mark Knopfler songs

[@DavidEverson77]

@nepe That would be because it's not by Dire Straits, it's by Mark Knopfler, after Dire Straits ended.

[@theculturedthug6609]

Why aye man...

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

It's a Mark Knopfler solo single, not a Dire Straits hit. His old group Dire Straits officially split in 1995, but this song wasn't released until six years later.

[@AgentRafa]

«We got the back of Maggie’s hand». Brilliant song, Mark is the best.

[@ralphington8441]

Such a brilliant catchy iconic guitar riff, this guy is a special talent on the guitar who makes me smirk with his twangy guitar style.

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I can certainly detect a very strong Hank Marvin influence in Mark's brilliant guitar playing. The Shadows music was a big influence on him.

[@NorthEastTrailRunner]

"Tonight we'll drink the old town dry. Keep 'wor spirit levels high." "Nay more work on Maggie's farm. Haddaway down the autobahn." Why hasn't Mark Knopfler been made the poet laureate? The bloke's a poetic genius!

[@Priyadarshan_Nag]

How can anyone dislike Mark Knopfler’s song?!

[@richallenxbox1976]

Big rivalry between Sunderland natives (Macams) and Newcastlers (Geordies) apparently.

[@stewartw.9151]

That's "Mackems", I am from Sunderland. We are all included in the generic species of "Geordies" though!

[@richallenxbox1976]

@@stewartw.9151 30 years ago my Brother went to Sunderland Uni, and came back with a Degree and the woman who's now his wife and Mother of his 2 kids,

[@derekk2708]

Not anymore!

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@stewartw.9151 'Whee's keys are these, lark? Yuh've just got tuh mack shoowhuh yuh day it rayt!' 😀

[@GlennJ1881]

Massive Newcastle United Fan. Hear this before every game ◼◻◼

[@MrScroticus]

"Man I miss my River Tyne" such a profound sentence for any Geordie who is away from Newcastle 😀

[@paulrowe9486]

I miss the River Humber ! Born in Cleethorpes but lived in South Africa last 44 years !

[@paulpower9994]

Classic

[@adamluck3165]

Ooo eye am a smoggy 🎉

[@MrsMagpie]

This is a mint boxing day find, Is this the best song ever ? Whey aye man..

[@omgwashington5057]

Probably

[@philscandle6751]

It's got Jimmy nail in 😊

[@Dream_Weapon]

Why aye man

[@ukrpgfan4029]

Why Aye Man......

[@bilgeratjim]

Working man's anthem world-wide.

[@stephenkelly1887]

We had the back of Maggies hand. Great line. Sadly, the working people are still feeling it. Great song.

[@Chongo196]

I'm sure they'd sooner work for Nissan than go down t'pit

[@Baris504]

Maggie I believe is a referance to bob dylan’s song maggie’s farm

[@Chongo196]

@@Baris504 I'm almost certain it's a reference to Margaret Thatcher.

[@Baris504]

Mark has to explain then 😄

[@stephenkelly1887]

@@Baris504 Margaret Thatcher had nothing but contempt for industry in the North of England and Scotland. That's what that means. The back of maggie's hand. Evil woman.

[@tonystack7375]

Knopfler at his best!

[@NorthEastTrailRunner]

The lyrics to this song are a work of absolute genius.

[@genacarneiro]

yes!!!

[@rewatgurung5126]

This Song Gives Me Goosebumps.... Truly a Masterpiece.... We Love You Mark...

[@commandercharmander8330]

My Granddad left Cornwall to Work in Germany back in the day I know its a different neck of the woods, still reminds me of him, catchy as hell as well.

[@sarahwelty9223]

This is a work of genius. It reminds me of my late dad he loved Mark Knopfler.

[@Randy-2468]

This shows how Mark knopfler is up there with the greatest song writers. Not only did he capture the essence of the series this was used for, it covers the whole show period.

[@splinband]

Listening to this every time when going to and from work! Greetings from Berlin, "Germany's alright with me" :)

[@cogitoergosum9129]

freut mich :D

[@Baris504]

Listening everyday while going yo work. Thanks for making 1 hour metro fun for me Mark!

[@rwin1]

That breakdown at 2:24....so beautiful

[@jonodevanney2267]

A man who is proud of where he's from, who happens to be one of the best rock composer/musicians. Genius, it made me feel proud to be Geordie... I dunno why I'm from the East Midlands!

[@derekk2708]

From Ireland .. But from now on I'll be saluting my mates with 'wye eye mon' ,,, ; )

[@rachelmcteer1433]

Auf Wiedersehen Pet brought me here - love this song on the end credits of the transporter bridge series.

[@thewomble1509]

Tim Healy and Jimmy nail on backing vocals!

[@peterireland2122]

Me to.

[@guineagirl5413]

Me too

[@pilbop]

They had the Native Americans chanting it I recall

[@WillsMusic-Namaste]

Went to school with a Geordie.. Why Aye Man.. Oh and that guitar tone is heaven!

[@thefurrybstard1964]

Fucking brilliant! Mark Knopfler is a bloody legend!

[@rabhodge1587]

Nice one 👍🏻 fucking brilliant kinda sums this track up best .. Best track I’ve ever from Mark 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✊

[@princesssparkle5542]

Agree

[@ronanbrandon3304]

Cracker absolute class 👏

[@roylorenzo-c3h]

Batman approves 😁😁

[@olivierchezane]

One of his best songs. when the guitar lead comes, it's simply crazy how it reaches us deep

[@ralphington8441]

That sweet little catchy guitar riff he plays throughout is pure quality, classic Knof twang.

[@Luckey900]

Way to go Mark ! Jim Canada

[@scotti6219]

My dad had to work away after they shut his shipyard down on the Tyne the northeast as a hole had it tough during during the 70s80s with the mass loss of industry but we're still here and strong and proud as ever wey aye man

[@jaanasuonsaari]

Auf Wiiedersen, pet the best tv serie ever❤ "bridging the gap"

[@adamluck3165]

Definitely maybe, that and the peaky blinders Rkid lucky boro fc liveforever 🎉

[@jaanasuonsaari]

Jimmy Nail "Aint no doubt"and "love don't live here anymore"

[@jogon7914]

Why aye man! Greatest TV show of all time . Oz,Barry,Wayne,Den,Nev,Mox and Bomb.

[@aking-plums6985]

R.I.P. Gary Holton (Wayne) and Pat Roach (Bomber)

[@ionescupaul1539]

Old but Gold

[@carlhamilton8531]

He has got to be one of the best lead guitarists there are.

[@mias421]

One word: Genius.

[@cstock7624]

love this song so much. My Geordie roots have me singing along at the top of my lungs.

[@jeremysmith54565]

Not only that for me but going back even further Scottish for me haha!

[@stewartw.9151]

I have been out of Britain since 1975 and I went a bit further than Germany - to Africa - you can take the boy out of Geordieland but you canna take the Geordie out the boy!

[@paddyburns1029]

I bet you smell of bum

[@chrisvandenbergh55]

This Man is a legend, love his music, big fan!?

[@orlaithchops]

AWP & Mark!….Why Aye Man ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love love love this

[@elisabetedomingues4825]

Mark Knopfler is one of those artists who demand expressions from "A" to "Z" from dictionaries, describing his entire trajectory of success, respect, dedication and donation to world music and art. Vocation is not enough without LOVE and he has already proved that he has plenty left, because we can feel it in his songs His talent is consolidated and eternalized by all generations, which is an extraordinary feat and a great pride for music and all of us, its fans. Single and multiple artist in attributes and qualities, among all, only one was missing; he is undeniably INCOMPARABLE! Mark Knopfler has it all, it's just unparalleled. May we all have such a positive and loving vibration transmitted by the special and enlightened being that is Mark Knopfler 🎇👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

I distinctly remember buying the original CD single of 'Why Aye Man' (as well as it's parent album 'The Ragpicker's Dream') on it's release in 2001. It's easily one of Mark's best solo tracks. Needless to say, I also love his extensive work with Dire Straits. Incidentally, this main title theme tune to 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet' Series Three also features cast members Jimmy Nail (Oz) and Tim Healy (Dennis) on prominent backing vocals.

[@siristhapa]

9000 views for the song like this? cmon, where is the music industry goin? this song deserves atleast a million view. RIP real music. love u Mark!! always

[@diana-cy4kj]

Siris Thapa because people who like this music , they own it on a cd and so on. They don't necessarily watch it on KZbin.

[@AC-xz8uy]

Ddrsdd D I agree 100% and the fact that there are so many people who still appreciate good music and comment on a social media platform when we are all old school people who appreciate real music speaks volumns. The sheer fact that we all still love MK today indicates how awesome he is and the legacy of real music he's given us...so far. This crap music in the charts/online/wherever won't be around in 20 or 30 years time like this is x

[@yazidknopfler8640]

it rly hurts me when i saw these bitches getting 1b views and a genius like that 111 k views but few high class people better than 10000000 dumb ass

[@Coggy69]

220k now :)

[@Krishna.-0706]

Very true bro

[@iancampbell2797]

Dennis & Oz backing vocals pure class

[@annirvin6555]

Thanks Mark. From a North Shields Geordie.x

[@mikeschenker3237]

Величайший музыкант современности! Слушаю его всю жизнь и не перестаю восхищаться!

[@spyrosmarasoglou7144]

As always Mark Knopfler perfect

[@GibsonFender]

Love to the geordies from Liverpool x

[@oregon433]

Love you right back.

[@kable126lists8]

Thanks

[@daveenglish7060]

English Irish Scotch the lot ...love this song. Simply wonderful.

[@mozam76]

Scots.

[@mattiemclean9882]

@@mozam76 Exactly, the Scottish folk hate being called Scotch!!

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

@@mattiemclean9882 'Fackin' Hoose!' 😀

[@C.Silfverbielke]

My dad woke me up by playing this song at highest volume. Later I asked him which song he played this morning, but he couldn’t recall. Then he suggested this one, but for some reason I couldn’t admit that I diged it. Haha.

[@margaretgraves5109]

😂😂😂

[@jlbuenomeandro]

👍👍😅

[@anwarfarid3015]

Great song from legendary artist Cheers from Morocco

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

My late workmate & pal Daz and meself love AWP to bits, hope you're getting these tunes up there bonny lad..

[@jimmyaxelsson1312]

One of the best... He was a master in laid back music... Many try copy... But no one.. Maybe mark knopfler can sound like him and play it... But jj.. Was a true legend ❤

[@maxplanck9055]

Infrastructure replacing battles and wars, connection to life, electricity and transport leading to education and health care and better housing, this is the way, why aye man?✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@nixonsmateruby1]

Love it. Geordie born and bred. Never lived further than a mile from st James or Tyne bridge.

[@Solaar_Punk]

This stirs the blood.

[@marklittle8435]

From one Geordie to another. Canny lads and lasses.

[@jannejoensuu896]

Alreet !

[@stephenalanmoore7278]

Wheyaye! It's bliddee cheapah, man! 😀

[@massillusionrecords751]

Fantastic and under rated song by Mark Knopfler here! Muchly enjoyed by all here...

[@daveenglish5026]

Times where tough in all our land. Love this 😀 ❤

[@swiggy03]

Brilliant, been a brickie 40 yr , did Germany in the 90s , my Dad proud Yorkshire Steelworker 50yrs , don’t make em like that anymore 💪🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Flowerbby3435]

A Lyrical Masterpiece!

[@kable126lists8]

This knarf good mate from newcastle🖐

[@kable126lists8]

From wallsend in newcastle

[@Ironside-fz9vd]

I'm in Wales but my sister spent a few years in Gateshead and Newcastle and she loved the geordies.

[@marklittle8435]

I'm a Geordie. Born and bred. I love your country and beautiful Cardiff.

[@hotblooded83]

Outstanding musician, and yes, layered content here. Much love from Canada, folks - cheers to all!

[@veenuji1]

I REALLY LOVE it!!! Truly - very talented...well sung...well played....well executed - Definitely a masterpiece!!

[@mehcol]

cheers Mark from a mackem. remember on a kibbutz on the leb/israeli border with ' brothers in arms ' constantly playing in the 80s.

[@iancampbell2797]

Mark knopfler pure class 👌🤘

[@RealGrooveRandom]

Genius! ✊🏾😎

[@marymccaffrey48]

What a fantastic song

[@annarosso3570]

Grande Mark!!!....Con la tua musica regali sensazioni impagabili ....

[@robertbond9358]

Great track. The roots of Appalachia evident in this offering from Geordie-land.

[@garysmith597]

What a beautiful song an a beautiful meaning to the song brings back some beautiful memoirs of old times yours sincerely Gary

[@scruttles]

Go on Marky. Thanks from a Teesside man..

[@josefreitasoliveira4547]

Intelectual musical 🌹💞💃🕺

[@vicente80545]

Wonderful music! Thanks Mark!!❤️

[@noelduggan72]

Good Stuff....Great Song!!!!

[@thomassweeten462]

Great voice from a Glasgow born lad

[@jannejoensuu896]

He's alreet !

[@185jonesy]

his music is amazing! brilliant guitar work also .. smooth 😎

[@YaroSz16]

..trochę lat minęło, dorwałem w końcu LP i cieszy mnie numer za numerem, gniotę Replay i w aucie też 💯👍🥰🎧👏😊🎸💜🎸❤

[@garyhunter599]

MK is The Master of the Universe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!