Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes - Going Home (Theme From Local Hero) (Official Video)

A new single in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
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Mark Knopfler’s new special recording of his anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher (who has edited the contributions into a 9 minute piece), features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists in history. ‘Legendary’ does not begin to cover it - David Gilmour to Ronnie Wood, Slash to Eric Clapton, Sting to Joan Armatrading, Bruce Springsteen to Pete Townshend, Nile Rodgers to Joan Jett, Brian May to Tony Iommi, Joe Walsh, Sam Fender and many more jaw dropping names. And, in a great honour, the track opens with Jeff Beck’s final recording.
Roger Daltrey, Teenage Cancer Trust’s Honorary Patron and co-founder of Teen Cancer America (with Pete Townshend), added harmonica, and Beatles icon Ringo Starr is on drums along with his son Zak Starkey, their two drum tracks switching from one to the other, revealing an unmistakable family style. Sting completes an extraordinary rhythm section on bass. With artwork designed by Sir Peter Blake (The Beatles, The Who, Band Aid, Paul Weller etc), this release is a landmark in rock music history.
Full list of contributors: Joan Armatrading, Jeff Beck, Richard Bennett, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Brown, James Burton, Jonathan Cain, Paul Carrack, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Jim Cox, Steve Cropper, Sheryl Crow, Danny Cummings, Roger Daltrey, Duane Eddy, Sam Fender, Guy Fletcher, Peter Frampton, Audley Freed, Vince Gill, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Keiji Haino, Tony Iommi, Joan Jett, John Jorgenson, Mark Knopfler, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, Greg Leisz, Alex Lifeson, Steve Lukather, Phil Manzanera, Dave Mason, Hank Marvin, Brian May, Robbie McIntosh, John McLaughlin, Tom Morello, Rick Nielsen, Orianthi, Brad Paisley, Nile Rodgers, Mike Rutherford, Joe Satriani, John Sebastian, Connor Selby, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Zak Starkey, Sting, Andy Taylor, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Ian Thomas, Pete Townshend, Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Waddy Wachtel, Joe Louis Walker, Joe Walsh, Ronnie Wood, Glenn Worf, Zucchero.
Animation by Electric Theatre Collective.
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Cancer kills more teenagers and young adults in the UK than any other disease. For those who survive, going through it without the right support can be devastating - physically and emotionally. Cancer is different when you are younger: It can be harder to get a diagnosis, cancer treatments can be less effective for young people, and accessing clinical trials can be harder. Teenage Cancer Trust funds specialist nurses and youth workers to be there for a young person when cancer has turned their world upside down and to help make sure cancer doesn’t rob young people of the best years of their life.
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A minimum of 50% of net proceeds received by BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited from the sale of this recording (with a minimum of £1 per CD single solely embodying the recording sold in the UK and a minimum of 25p per download of the recording sold in the UK) will be given to Teenage Cancer Trust (registered charity in England and Wales under charity no. 1062559) which shall be shared equally with Teen Cancer America (501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization tax id 46-0825676) Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales), SC039757 (Scotland).
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[@simonhall5931]

Guy Fletcher deserves a Knighthood for mixing that with all those parts👏👏

[@rrpatriot1584]

Totally agree!

[@Haylo545]

It would have taken forever to reign in the orchestra of guitarist

[@mariainesmuller6538]

I agree. ♥️ o ♥️

[@benoitcransac2178]

no kidding

[@zack87to87]

I'm amazed... First listen with no names was slightly overwhelming this second listening with the names makes me appreciate the mix

[@BasMeijer]

***** Links to individual artist contributions: ***** Joan Armatrading 8:45 Jeff Beck 0:22 0:45 0:55 1:05 1:10 1:14 1:27 Richard Bennett 7:50 8:17 Joe Bonamassa 2:12 2:21 8:37 8:54 9:05 9:19 Joe Brown (mandolin) 5:49 James Burton (acoustic guitar) 5:33 9:25 Jonathan Cain (piano) 9:14 Paul Carrack (Hammond organ) 9:08 Eric Clapton (electric and acoustic guitar) 0:43 0:49 1:04 1:20 1:53 2:05 2:12 2:17 2:30 2:49 5:39 9:14 9:31 Ry Cooder (slide guitar) 1:27 2:31 2:42 4:32 Jim Cox (piano) Steve Cropper 1:59 2:09 2:28 2:37 2:45 9:37 Sheryl Crow (bass) 2:12 Danny Cummings (percussion) Roger Daltrey (harmonica) 5:09 5:29 Duane Eddy 0:42 5:10 5:29 5:39 9:25 Sam Fender 4:07 4:28 4:41 Guy Fletcher (Hammond organ, bass) 2:46 Peter Frampton 4:48 7:12 9:04 9:25 9:42 Audley Freed David Gilmour 1:24 1:36 1:58 2:19 Vince Gill (acoustic guitar) 1:55 2:14 Buddy Guy 4:15 4:26 Keiji Haino 0:51 1:22 Tony Iommi (electric baritone guitar) 7:50 8:19 Joan Jett 3:08 3:47 5:49 6:05 7:51 John Jorgenson (acoustic guitar) 3:28 3:58 Mark Knopfler 0:39 0:50 1:00 1:10 1:39 1:54 2:03 2:32 2:52 3:00 3:08 3:19 3:26 3:41 5:12 5:33 Sonny Landreth 6:09 6:32 6:51 7:07 Albert Lee 3:15 3:25 3:56 5:35 Greg Leisz (lap steel guitar) 5:59 Alex Lifeson 0:43 1:50 2:00 Steve Lukather 5:01 6:25 6:51 Phil Manzanera 6:16 Dave Mason 3:00 5:57 Hank Marvin 3:47 3:57 Brian May 7:10 7:57 Robbie McIntosh 0:41 John McLaughlin 1:01 1:11 Tom Morello 8:11 Rick Nielsen 6:31 6:51 8:17 Orianthi 2:46 3:04 3:20 5:19 6:06 7:29 8:21 Brad Paisley 2:13 2:19 2:58 6:51 9:38 9:48 Nile Rodgers 4:07 4:28 4:41 4:55 5:49 Mike Rutherford 5:10 5:39 7:12 7:39 Joe Satriani 8:03 8:26 8:35 John Sebastian 3:58 Connor Selby 7:29 Slash 4:57 Bruce Springsteen 4:08 4:32 4:41 Ringo Starr (drums) 3:06 3:48 4:48 5:49 7:13 9:04 9:25 9:42 9:51 Zak Starkey (drums) 3:06 3:28 4:07 4:41 5:10 5:39 6:06 6:51 7:41 7:59 8:17 8:28 8:39 9:25 9:42 Sting (bass) 3:08 7:13 9:51 Andy Taylor 6:11 7:12 Susan Tedeschi 1:57 2:15 2:28 2:38 Derek Trucks (slide guitar) 0:53 1:10 1:46 2:40 9:51 Ian Thomas (drums) Pete Townshend 3:08 4:03 4:18 Keith Urban 2:56 3:08 3:26 3:32 Steve Vai 0:58 1:22 1:44 4:03 7:12 7:33 9:05 9:32 9:45 Waddy Wachtel 3:28 9:04 9:13 Joe Louis Walker 8:28 Joe Walsh 4:11 4:28 4:32 Ronnie Wood 3:28 4:36 4:41 5:22 5:38 Glenn Worf (bass) 6:11 8:17 Zucchero 1:40 ***** Please reply if I missed/misplaced someone! *****

[@mfversluis]

This reply deserves more upvotes. Not just as recognition for the good work, but then also more people will be able to find it.

[@soundssimple1]

Brilliant piece of work, big thanks, you are a superstar.

[@johnbrain2093]

Fantastic, an anyone produce it in time elapse order?

[@hensy68]

hard work, really! Congrats 👍🏻👍🏻

[@freddiedillingh1928]

😊

[@PrattDirkLerxst]

Thanks to Mark for getting Jeff Beck's final recorded performance on such a great tune.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

really ?

[@linskychou]

Yes indeed to kick off the playing.

[@pamelaannehowell]

😢😢😢😢❤

[@samuelfreeman687]

He passed on my birthday. I feel blessed to be able to hear this.

[@cottonbrad]

And the same with Duane Eddy!

[@matbouche]

David Gilmour plays two notes and instantly you know it's him...he's my (local) hero !

[@jjcale2288]

Not to mention Hank Marvin!

[@82ndairborne53]

He is my ultimate guitarist, nobody can play the way he does, even with his equipment. He high notes are both ethereal and cathartic for me and have gotten me through good times and bad.

[@PreludeToAScream]

Also Tom Morello.

[@E.L.O596]

Same i love him

[@ampzamp]

i instantly heard the very same thing without the video. That was a religious experience.

[@Mustafiz1972]

This is how the jams in Heaven gonna sound like ....

[@DaveZee823]

I thought Christians always said the guitar and rock music is the instrument of the devil ? So these guys will be in hell with me.

[@munter10]

Well, I think they will be a lot more "Majestic" . . if you can even imagine it! That is provided that these Earthly minstrels are covered by the blood of the Lamb, But it will be truly beyond anything we have ever experienced in the music realm.

[@pamelaannehowell]

❤❤❤ I'll be there soon I wish I could let you know.

[@pamelaannehowell]

I'll be there soon I'll let you know, if at all possible❤

[@MonkPetite]

Good title for song

[@garethflower3403]

Happy 75th birthday Maestro. Thanks for the last 46 years of great music. And thankyou in advance for the gems yet to come.

[@craigkirk3171]

I have cancer - I am in His Majesty's Forces - my beautiful daughter has Down's syndrome. Mark Knopfler has transformed our lives - his music from Dire Straits to now is genius. He is humble, authentic and unbelievably talented. I have an MBE - he deserves so much more for what he has done compared to me! An indescribable genius who is primus inter pares. Thank you Mark.

[@minze9300]

So nice words- wishing you the best for you and your daughter ❤❤❤❤

[@cosmicstargazer10]

Thank you, for your meritorious service. I recently bought Brothers In Arms on vinyl from a record fair, an immaculate 1985 pressing. Certainly a most prized-possession - but no match for an MBE! Mark Knopfler truly is a genius, a King amongst men - a great talent with a great big heart. Wishing you all the best for your treatment & full recovery - your beautiful daughter will get you through. I have no doubt of the power of her hugs & her smiles. Keep on keeping on.

[@cornerstoneinme]

We are all God´s children. Be blessed brother. You and your family. Love from Sweden.

[@craigkirk3171]

@@minze9300 Thank you so much

[@craigkirk3171]

@@cosmicstargazer10 Amazing words and compassion, thank you.

[@almcanarisusp]

I need to stop crying! This is the most beautiful peace of music I have ever heard! What an amazing clip! Thank you Mark Knopfler and Guy Fletcher.

[@Livedthe70s]

Totally agree. Heard this played at St James’s Park against my team, Wolves. Tears were streaming down my face, it was that moving. Must have been the only one crying in a crowd of 52000!

[@peterreinthaler1957]

yes, yes,yes😍

[@jasoncarpp7742]

This is my favourite version of *"Going Home".*

[@birgitbruggemann9496]

Will guide me when i‘m going home⚰️🎚️🪦

[@davidmitchell2806]

Wow words can't describe how great this is just pure gold

[@user-un9go4qe5i]

Hank and Ringo playing together! Who'd have thought it 60 years ago...???!!!

[@jacquismith3277]

😂😂😂

[@peterb.559]

Not very likely that they were playing together.

[@user-un9go4qe5i]

@@peterb.559 No, I realise that. It was just the fact that they are heard at the same time. A Beatle and a Shadow together.

[@dgoubliette4554]

@@user-un9go4qe5i you missed the Rolling Stone.

[@irenilles2323]

Infatti degli anni 60 , furono i rivali , Beatles e Shadows , uno con le canzoni orecchiabile e gli altri con solo con la chitarra 🎸 che conquistarono il mondo!!😊 Ma dopo tanti anni , rimane la musica che fa' il pacere. Hank Marvin non poteva mancare di questo esecuzione, Luì ha suonato , anche con Mark Knopfler nello stadio Wembley ,con grande successo del pubblico!❤

[@sparkeydmh]

We'll never have this calibre of supreme guitarists playing together ever again.

[@user-ie7ug3ws6v]

An absolutely genius video presentation❣️❤️❤️❤️

[@EvgeniyNeutralMusician]

@@user-ie7ug3ws6v Not at all, but collaboration is historical.

[@amaraljose4154]

😢😢😢

[@gustavoarocha]

I agree

[@leenspies7813]

You're damn right, awesome❤

[@robertdothillary]

My eldest son is going through chemo for lymphoma, and I have seen firsthand what a difference TCT makes to the treatment process in the ward at the hospital (Hogarth ward, Nottingham City). It makes the whole experience just a bit more manageable, and the TCT support workers are amazing. This track just blew me away, now seeing the video with the names, completes it. What an absolute masterpiece, I bought the vinyl, and will be playing this for a long time to come. Legends. Thank you ⭐️

[@BrianMaidenO2]

Best wishes for you and your son from Newcastle! 🎉

[@JMurdochNZ]

Good luck to you and your son.

[@tbkobberoe]

I wish your son all the best. I was diagnosed with cancer in '22 but thanks to a removal of the tumour and a cholostomy I'm cancer free today. I'm thankful for every day I'm on this planet

[@mahesaarifin6263]

Best wishes for your son ❤❤..stay strong

[@terryvarvaro]

Prayers for your son. May he be well soon. God bless your son, you & your family. It is so special how this beautiful music makes a difference in your sons life. It surely brings joy to the inner soul & spirit. 🙏🏻🎶💓🙏🏻

[@ChrisNUFC92]

Mark knopfler is often overlooked when the conversation of best guitarists happen. For me he is one of the greatest and local hero is such a beautiful piece and for everyone to come together to play with him is a testament to how great he truly is

[@estratocastercaster5612]

There's a place you can go every time life is not as should be. You can call it home. But you can call it Mark Konpfler music and heart also. Thank you Mark. You will never know how important your music was when I was a lost kid, trying to find some clues about what was like to be a MAN. I am 48 now and my little son listens Why Worry every single night, since he was born. I am in tears.

[@TheGreatEnzoMolinari]

❤

[@gloryland59]

It shows us a class of musicians who will be missed when gone. I don't think it can be produced again.

[@pamelaannehowell]

I am 72 and he has been my guitar hero since dire straits days... I love him beyond measure I'm also a nurse❤ and I do my cancer patients free if I need to..if insurance or Medicare won't pay.

[@evobirkz8]

@@gloryland59true! The way modern music is we will never have guitar legends like this ever again! It makes me both happy and sad this song! Almost like a final goodbye

[@andypottschmidt696]

Thanks to all the guitarists and the men in the engine room for taking the time to contribute to this wonderful tune. I have my copy sitting in front of me right now. I hope you raise millions to help heal thousands of teens with cancer.

[@Case-19]

👍💙🖌

[@alemagno8741]

El cancer se cura con cds (dioxido de cloro), llanten (es una planta) y muchas cosas más. El desconocimiento hace que las masas de gente sigan dormida, y claro está es por la corrupción .

[@Funkybrad]

Bravo Andy :) upload your copy version please

[@thetrawlerman]

I bought my digital copy, couldn't afford the vinyl and I don't think they would ship to Brazil Sent to all my relatives to buy a copy as well

[@andypottschmidt696]

I actually have a record store in my hometown. I don't download so I bought a CD copy.

[@timpricedrums]

Mark Knopfler is a national treasure. Makes you proud to be British.

[@ray5cv581]

Non solo britannico ...UNESCO

[@russelliott769]

I'm not British but Mark is exceptional, and a treasure, ..Period!

[@an-cx1ho]

UK will soon fall to the horde but Mark's music will live on

[@kgo4026]

He’s a world wide treasure a true master of his craft.

[@JMurdochNZ]

To any kid watching this suffering from cancer, and any family member with a kid going through the same - I hope that one day this wonderful song changes from a song of hope to a song of victory.

[@tyronebunne2220]

Because the government prefer to let house price equity run to grotesque proportions above inflation. Who votes for these people?

[@chatter7653]

Jeff Beck just does something to the guitar that no one else can. That sound , musicality and expressiveness..

[@teemusid]

I own none of his recordings, except for a Yardbirds compilation, but I picked him out first time I heard this. So, that's a long-winded agreement from me.

[@TerryTomlin]

Jeff is unique. My favourite guitarist EVER.

[@Josh-bz2sb]

You should hear Beck’s work on the Roger Waters album Amused to Death. It’s incredible.

[@andyj845]

Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scott's is incredible. Masterclass in musicianship.

[@munter10]

@@teemusid . . . none of us "own" any of his recordings . . they are "his" recordings, not ours. . . we just have the right to listen to them.

[@rtorrijoable]

Only Mark Knopfler could have put together such near-to-perfection collaboration. Just sublime.

[@c._.fr4ser]

Guy Fletcher is seriously underrated as a producer

[@jacquismith3277]

​@@c._.fr4serYou took the words out of my mouth. This is one magum opus.

[@ronfreeman5857]

Agree..

[@ronfreeman5857]

Agree..

[@jacquismith3277]

@@waynem4791 Good to hear. Thanks.

[@DuaLeaD]

HANDS DOWN THE BEST COLLABORATION SINCE LIVE AID 1985...LEGENDARY 💖 🇺🇲🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦 🫡 🤘🤟 When all our rock 'n roll heroes have left us, I imagine this is what 'The Great Gig in the Sky' would sound like! Wishing all those who have lost loved ones to cancer, love and peace. We will all go home someday. And to the survivors who chose to live instead of waiting to die! I hope this track gets billions and billions of views!! Music has the power to change the world, one heart at a time 🌎 PS: This track will live on forever....What an era the 60s, 70s, and 80s were for epic rock 'n roll, so blessed to have all these heroes.

[@williamhooper2967]

I am 78 and this is a walk down a great memory lane, these people made and make their instruments sing and talk! Thank you all!

[@CJFerg81]

There are supergroups. There are festival ensembles. And then there's this: The ultimate who's-who of guitar legends, plus a full breakdown of who is playing at which point in the song. Thank you Mark. Thank you Jeff. Thanks to everybody who performed in the track. And a huge thank you to Guy for mixing a monumental piece of music together.

[@josiahmoorhouse8036]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever heard and seen.

[@zappafan-co2we]

Its my life flashing in front of my face as a guitar player

[@peterreinthaler1957]

yes definitiv 🎸🎸🎸

[@marcuskinion3421]

My wife is on her +41 after BMT. She spent 10 days in I.C.U from side effects from chemotherapy. I thought I would lose her. She got out of Mayo Clinic Hospital Easter Subday. I heard this for the first time. With all of my guitars, heroes on this . Jeff Beck who to me is the best. Fills my heart and hope for my wife to get better.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

I pray your wife gets better soon. ❤

[@juanmunoz4702]

Así sea .

[@christianschmidt5744]

Yes!

[@theguitarkid2763]

@markknopfler sir I am 10 yo and living and breathing your songs. My friends call me out for not liking modern pop. But I can't get over your music. Sultan of swing was the song which got me my first guitar. .. and now I can play couple of your greatest hits. ❤. My next learning song is this .. my dad says this songs feels like relaxing with family and having good time.

[@kittler53]

Young man, you have a better ear for great music than your friends! ❤

[@jodaniel2361]

You have great taste in music, well done and keep learning the greats!!!

[@therealroga]

I was 13 when I watched Alchemy, and changed my world. So you have 3 extra years of joy than me! Your friends will follow fashion like sheep, but if you follow your heart, music will be your friend for life

[@AccademiadelClima]

I love your comment young kid! On your way!

[@radaimark6548]

Keep it up! 🤘💪🎸

[@name_it]

❤Goosebumps all over. Spectacular colour of guitars ❤ List of the Heroes Below: Joan Armatrading Jeff Beck Richard Bennett Joe Bonamassa Joe Brown (mandolin) James Burton (acoustic guitar) Jonathan Cain (piano) Paul Carrack (Hammond organ) Eric Clapton (electric and acoustic guitar) Ry Cooder (slide guitar) Jim Cox (piano) Steve Cropper Sheryl Crow (bass) Danny Cummings (percussion) Roger Daltrey (harmonica) Duane Eddy Sam Fender Guy Fletcher (Hammond organ, bass) Peter Frampton Audley Freed David Gilmour Vince Gill (acoustic guitar) Buddy Guy Keiji Haino Tony Iommi (electric baritone guitar) Joan Jett John Jorgenson (acoustic guitar) Mark Knopfler Sonny Landreth Albert Lee Greg Leisz (lap steel guitar) Alex Lifeson Steve Lukather Phil Manzanera Dave Mason Hank Marvin Brian May Robbie McIntosh John McLaughlin Tom Morello Rick Nielsen Orianthi Brad Paisley Nile Rodgers Mike Rutherford Joe Satriani John Sebastian Connor Selby Slash Bruce Springsteen Ringo Starr (drums) Zak Starkey (drums) Sting (bass) Andy Taylor Susan Tedeschi Derek Trucks (slide guitar) Ian Thomas (drums) Pete Townshend Keith Urban Steve Vai Waddy Wachtel Joe Louis Walker Joe Walsh Ronnie Wood Glenn Worf (bass) Zucchero

[@davidwilliams1383]

Thank you for taking the time and putting this list together

[@cuda426hemi]

@@davidwilliams1383 easy cut n paste from the guitarworld article where this video is. took 30 seconds.

[@davidwilliams1383]

​@cuda426hemi ah, hadn't gone there yet. Thanks for posting it anyway.

[@kittler53]

The list is also in the description of this video!

[@BasMeijer]

See my separate comment for a copy of this list with timestamp links to each contribution by the artists

[@MetalheadSapling]

This is like the Sistine Chapel of music production for the engineer.

[@benie575]

This is the we are the world of guitarists. How many billions of albums have been sold from the musicians in this song? Having this be the final recording of the legendary Jeff Beck. What a way to go out!!!

[@mdiarra2]

Good Catch! 😉 Ringo Star ; Nile Rodgers; Brian May, Ronnie Wood; David Gilmour; Joe Walsh, The Boss himself and on and on.... 😀

[@benie575]

@@mdiarra2 My first guitar hero was Mark. Remember seeing Money for nothing video when it first came out I was 5 and it blew my mind what is that sound and how is he making that wonderful sound. Been obsessed with the electric guitar and music since then. So glad Tony Iommi was a part of this. My two favorite bands are Black Sabbath Ozzy and Dio era. And The Who. Hell and Heaven to me lol

[@duncmcrae]

They need to release a DIRECTOR’S CUT!! 15-20 mins at least!!! Thank you Mark and Guy for this slice of history.

[@mkguitarproject]

Very nice idea

[@Sonnell]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@shawnc5188]

Started tearing at Jeff Beck’s opening chords 😢

[@Bikewer]

You bet! Very emotional throughout!

[@joesmithrealname]

Immediate tears. Involuntary. I didn’t even have to blink.

[@LopanArchipelago]

Me too. I saw him at his next to last concert. I choke up every time I put my concert shirt on. 💔

[@stevewood5200]

9.40 minutes isn’t long enough. I just want to listen to these magicians play and play and play this song all day long. Rock’s greatest supergroup 🎶🎸🤘🏻

[@johnafirth]

85 B-sides, maybe?

[@Astromech--HoAc]

We need a directors cut😅 30 min.

[@tonydeandrade9523]

Repeat - repeat - repeat ... It can go on forever !!

[@Johnparrilli]

I used to think the original version and then the live version wasn't long enough. Now I think that this version isn't long enough.

[@nhornibrook7052]

Feeling the power of this ethereal video and song. Nearly two years ago my husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and he quickly slipped away. And I was fortunate to know such a profound love in my life and so humbled to be at his side. During his illness, we turned to music and it became the final thing he could enjoy when he could do nothing else. I can't imagine his final months without the comfort of music. Now this morning I watched this video and the names of all these same musicians that brought us so much peace at the end appeared throughout the video and those names lined the tunnel and they flow in and out of the notes. This video gave me goosebumps and feels so spiritual. And I don't know how you were able to match the quality of the music with an equally surreal video, but it's perfection. I just want to thank everyone for bringing us so much enjoyment. You just have to close your eyes and listen to the beauty. As an aside, it's my birthday and this is such an uplifting start to my day. 🌹🎵🎶🌹🎼🌈🌹

[@itsmesnakey]

reading your comment I got some tears in my eyes

[@DRMET]

Bless you and have a happy birthday!

[@colinluckens9591]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY and MUCH LOVE!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamespett7271]

you know your living in the right time when your local hero still manages to pull off beautiful things like this. thank you mark knopfler, for everything you have given me.

[@RAl-rc7su]

Wow, Brian May sounds amazing…What a beautiful interpretation and of course he has the most beautiful sound

[@JMurdochNZ]

He's one of only a handful of players who even the average listener can pick out immediately. One note and you know.

[@andrewpliagas9213]

Yeah, his tone is absolutely searing hot here. I've replayed his and Sonny Landreth's features multiple times now.

[@rhodsullivan7773]

All he ever wanted was a red electric guitar and the reason he wanted a red electric guitar was because of the sound made by one of the great players on this rendition. It's all Hank's fault!! Thank goodness for Guy Fletcher too.

[@dhernanruiz]

This needs a documentary....... The Making Off.......

[@RPGTherapist]

Only when the video finished playing did I realise I'd just spent ten minutes experiencing one of those spiritual moments in time that nothing but music can give you. So much love to you all ❤❤❤

[@Wahrheitmutvertrauen]

Das ist so GIGANTISCH, ICH KANN ES NICHT BESCHREIBEN ICH KANN ES NUR FÜHLEN . DANKE EUCH ALLEN 🙏💕🥀💕

[@tonydeandrade9523]

Stimmt !!!

[@mikebongiovi3236]

What Heaven will sound like.

[@egv987]

Inspired by this divine session, I made a donation to the German children's cancer charity. I think we shouldn't forget, what these guitars heroes came together for this song. If everyone who hears this, makes a small donation for children with cancer in their country, this work will be even greater than it already is musically.

[@pamelaannehowell]

Yes yes yes yes

[@douglippay1407]

Not too many noticed the statue of Chet Atkins on the left side of the picture? He and Hank Marvin were Mark's idols when he was getting started. It was good he was able to perform and record with both of them.

[@igor5041]

Loved the little homage highlighting Jeff's screaming guitar to open the tune. Would be a perfect fit anyway, but in context it's indescribable.

[@mariosancho592]

Sir Brian May, you touch a string and your name doesn't even need to be there, the world knows it's you. Congratulations to everyone

[@JMurdochNZ]

Yep, one note and you know!

[@theowaigel8588]

Exactly

[@Lucius_DeBeers]

Sometimes, just sometimes, you unexpectedly stumble across a musical masterpiece during an otherwise ordinary day. Tears are streaming down my cheeks, and I am okay with that. ❤

[@caralladas76]

Everytime I said "that's Clapton!" it was Bonamassa. Every single time

[@ekstradycja]

And I had the same with Orianthi!!

[@travelawyer2024]

I guess JB wanted more EC on this so he just played like him. 😊

[@riccardomontani7381]

Finally we can see who is playing! What a masterpiece!!❤

[@jeremymr]

The next time someone says the phrase "dad rock" like it's a bad thing I'm gonna send them this, the ultimate dad rock tune...

[@charleneguiliano2943]

Truly amazing, l lose my husband to lung cancer 😢this album is a treasure. Sometimes l cry because he is gone. Time heals nothing. You learn to accommodate the pain. I can't imagine losing a child to cancer 💔 Bless you for caring. Thank you

[@pamelaannehowell]

Sorry for your loss,❤

[@charleneguiliano2943]

@@pamelaannehowell thank you so much 💓

[@ERAPOSORESERVA]

Now that’s epic! Orianthi caught me by surprise, I thought that was Clapton. Just incredible. Thanks Guy Fletcher for putting this masterpiece together.

[@paulmenin966]

Caught me out too! Same mistake ……

[@timjones9727]

Orianthi has been my find on this. Was listening to her yesterday and she rips some solos. I also love Joan Armatrading section. You think Bonamassa has taken you to the top of the him and she’s like ‘hold my beer’

[@andyj845]

I thought it was Lukather

[@carloiannotti8504]

Anche io stupito positivamente da Orianthi. Stesso stile di Clapton..andrò ad approfondire perché è molto melodica 😉

[@alexgarciacarrasco5907]

Every time I hear this version I get moved to tears. How grateful I am to all these unrepeatable artists. And for me this is the song that definitively ends the debate of who is the best guitarist in history. We all have a favorite, but the best? They all are. All. With the same instrument, it seems that they speak 3000 different languages ​​in this song. Each one of them has its own language, its art, its magic. what a beauty, what a jewel. Thank you, artists.

[@GuineasFog]

Rage Against The Machine playing with The Shadows. Braid Paisley playing with Black Sabbath. I mean - it's crazy. But in the most beautiful way you could ever imagine. It will never happen again and probably easier to list iconic or virtuoso guitarists not on it than are. It's so incredible.

[@Shane_Dignam]

Now this is how ya do a charity song. The jam of all jams.

[@ronanfitzpatrick2253]

Unbelievable. Song means so much as a Newcastle fan as well, hearing it when the Black and White stripes come onto St James Park is one of my favourite things ever. Now with Mark redoing it for such a great cause and these unbelievable musicians taking part. Its unreal. Theres a few more I would have loved to have had on it, Nuno Bettencourt and Richie Sambora to name but a few. But its just mesmerising. Can't stop listening to it.

[@wereleeroads9311]

That's remarkable. You can hear little bits of people's styles come out (especially the slide players, Satriani's octave pedal, and Vai's harmonies and Jeff Beck and John McLaughlin in the intro), but this isn't a bunch of players blowing over the top. The editing is such that the parts really blend well, and that's utterly amazing given how many players are present. The end result is quite good. Consider this song served.

[@mixitrecording5677]

To anyone questioning how musicians contribute to society: Here's your answer. This is how it's done. Thank you to MK and everyone who contributed to this project! You will undoubtedly touch more lives in a positive way than you'll ever know.

[@WassPogoreloff]

I am picturing the Wembley Stadium with a LiveAid/Mandela+Knebworth audience and all these 60 musicians on stage jamming the closing tune. GOING HOME!

[@robertwoodward9231]

Unmistakable Ry Cooder. Holy cow, there's so many gathered here! Jeff Beck's intro can make me cry. It shows the genius of Mark the maistro.

[@GianpyMan70]

Più di 30 anni fa la ascoltavo in treno di notte… con il wolkman… partivo per il servizio militare … un’anno dopo la ascoltavo in treno … tornando a casa… sono un grandissimo fan di MK … da 45 anni colonna sonora della mia vita… questo capolavoro è un vero golden heart … 🙏🏻

[@caiticorrado3323]

Come te anche io salendo da Reggio Emilia su nel Cadore, nel lontano 1990!

[@GianpyMan70]

🫶🏻

[@KeithRiches-oe8og]

Brings tears to my eyes that knowing that our Jeff is no longer with us, fantastic guitar line up lead by the supreme governor, thanks for sharing my life over 60 years, miss you son and thank you for your life long contribution.

[@mikegray8776]

So many beautiful Clapton-esque licks and fills from ….. ORIANTHI !!! I never knew - but that girl has soul !!!!!!

[@gianni.chiarello]

when your contacts list is the who's who of guitar heroes from the last 70 years! Great to hear a nice feature from Hank Marvin

[@digger76]

For the guitar lovers, this is the heaven. Thanks to all.

[@Urupearl]

Congratulations to Mark Knopfler and everyone who participated in this act of love, kindness, empathy and solidarity. The most beautiful thing I've heard in a long time... ❤🎶🎵

[@CosminNeagu]

An incredible group of people. I'd love just to sit in a room with them and just hear them talk about one another. Bruce Springsteen is my fav but really I love all of their music. This might be the last stand of true rock and roll and we might've not realised it.

[@mikegray8776]

So many questions answered!! Would never have picked up Tony Iommi’s stints - really understated and gorgeous.

[@kevinrisley6088]

He was one of the few I knew immediately, glad years of listening to Sabbath has paid off :)

[@locatellidiana4622]

Missing JJ Cale (of course, just a dream) Thanks for everything Mark

[@corbe1970ify]

Guitarists are a dying trade, this should be savoured, Mark knopfler my absolute guitar God, seen him 13 times and been an absolute genius in every concert and the likes I'll never see again, great to hear all those lasting people on here, hope this is around for years and years to come 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@normancomerford6148]

This is a "Once in a Lifetime" event! Well done Mark!

[@michaelstanton3600]

Brian May and Steve Vai together at 7:30 :). Reminds me of expo 92!

[@JamieJobb]

Guitar-Hall-Of-Fame version!!!

[@rakeshc8140]

Loved this tune ever since I first saw this in a Dire Straits concert video of the mid 80’s, I think it was live in Wembley when Hank Marvin, another of my old guitar favourites joined the band. Just having Bruce Springsteen and Mark Knopfler on the same record would have made my day. But then to add to these two, Dave Gilmore, Steve Vai, Morello, Hank Marvin, Clapton , Jeff Beck and all the others is just insane something I could not have dreamt in my wildest dreams.

[@navneetsinghr4290]

Clapton's initial acoustic work was really good and provided a buildup for everything to come

[@Vaiattitude]

I’m so honored to have the chance to be alive to see this video clip with such an exceptional attendance ! Thank you Mark and Guy for doing it. And moreover thank you for this charity auction. Bless you 🙏🏼

[@batmark1974]

Guy Fletcher did a fantastic job.

[@realsetanta70]

Wow! This is a masterclass on how to mix 1000 guitars together into a cohesive and majestic piece. Not only that, you can hear your favorite legends and pick them out in the mix. Fantastic job Guy Fletcher and thank you Mark Knopfler.

[@JMurdochNZ]

Having listened to this many times, I can only describe this as a celebration. First, a celebration of the art of playing guitar, obviously. I cannot fathom anyone who loves guitar not being absolutely moved by this. A celebration of skilled production. I know of no better example. Taking input from over 50 guitarists recording parts all over the world at different times and with different equipment, and bringing it together and making it sound this cohesive and not the musical equivalent of a 20 car pile up is nothing short of extraordinary. Guy and anyone else involved, take a bow. Nothing short of a master class. And finally, it's a celebration of this wonderful song. So simple (even a guitar pleb like me can play it) and yet still so powerful, and so evocative. It's called "Going Home" because this is exactly what that sounds like and feels like. I hope Mark understands how much this song truly means to so many people across the world, and how much obvious respect he and this song command when 60 legends said yes to be involved in this project. I can think of no better testament to his talent and legacy than that.

[@letitbe777]

❤❤❤

[@ac7563]

This will go down as the greatest colab ever. Mark, thank you. You will always be an inspiration for generations to come, and will always be one of the most loved humans. To bring this group together, is not only a fitting tribute to how much these amazing artists care, but also to how much they and we love you. God bless you, and my biggest wish would be to one day get to jam out with you. Thank you also for inspiring me to take up guitar seriously. -ac

[@vanderburghmichael]

The best musicians evah, playing one of greatest piece evah.

[@82ndairborne53]

That is without exception one of the most beautiful and inspiring creations of music and accompanying video that I have seen in my 66 years and certainly one of the best ever produced! It should go viral and make a lot of money for those teen cancer patients and it must certainly garner many music and video awards in the coming year, especially for that superb editing! I also see that I have a lot of artists I really haven't delved into enough in the past to investigate more. On a personal note, David Gilmour rules :) And ending on a very sad note, we all love and sorely miss you Jeck Beck. Your last mastering of that guitar had me in tears with so many great memories, including when I saw you in 76 :(

[@d0sk3y]

My eyes are watering. This is larger than life.

[@KeyWestChrisRehm]

A few of my favorites I didn't see here: Mick Taylor, Carlos Santana, Dickey Betts, Duane Allman, Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia, Keith Richards. I've loved Mark Knopfler since I first heard him in 1978!

[@Michael-mm3fm]

What? Although just about every name you could imagine is here? Hard taskmaster…

[@madeinsicily7124]

One the most moving tracks I will ever hear in my whole life…..

[@TheAdventChronicles]

Jeff Beck is often called the Guitarists Guitar hero, and here he is next to a huge amount of the most important, seminal and influential guitarists to ever pick up the instrument and his playing still sounds in a class of it's own. Hearing so many incredible musicians together is stunning. This is a monumental achievement and I hope does amazing things for the cause.

[@MattFarris-gg6mr]

This was one of the most beautiful tunes ever written and a tune that always takes me home. What Guy Fletcher has done is remarkable and sensitive. He's taken the absolute essence of every guitarist's contribution and made something so good I worry I'll never hear anything like it again. To Mark, Guy and all the legends that contributed, thank you. Thanks for giving this to us and Teanage Cancer Trust. Not much brings me to tears - this does.

[@Michael-mm3fm]

One of the greatest ever tunes. Worthy of this incredible ensemble.

[@judywright459]

He was incredible had the privilege of seeing him in Las Vegas with Johnny Depp - amazing evening of music

[@Livedthe70s]

As a Wolves fan, I feel so privileged to have heard this played at St James Park for the 1st time, and saw Mark Knopfler on the pitch. The fact my team lost 3-0 meant nothing!

[@battaliance]

Just goes to show how humble knopfler is, am i the only one to notice that after the intro section his name stops appearing, gets all these amazing people together for a good cause and then steps back and lets them do their thing 🫡

[@mrsplanetmaster9]

Class act, but it's not an act. TUVM Mr.K & company ,🌹

[@pq6598]

Amazing! Now I see that I got some names right, besides Mark Knopfler (of course). I would love to see these giants playing together live.

[@shaisameri]

I got Knopfler, Beck, Gilmour and Bonamassa right. You?

[@pq6598]

@@shaisameri Beck, Knopfler, Gilmour, Clapton, Townshend, Marvin, May, Morello and Satriani. And also Guy Fletcher, Sting, Roger Daltrey, Ringo Starr and Zak Starkey, with help from the information that was previously made available.

[@WhizMitchell]

Awestruck by Jeff’s contribution. Phenomenal work by everyone else that contributed, this is an amazing historical event for a great cause!

[@VoteBlue4Peace-LoveInUSAagain]

Thank you all for the years of song of the best music ever. You've been there for us through thick and thin and never disappoint. Just one humble fans salute to the musicians of the 60's, 70s, the 80s, and beyond. You all made life worth living. ❤ RIP Jeff Beck and all the other's who are no longer with us here on this plane to enjoy this epic song! 😎 Missed, but not forgotten. ✌🏽🫶🏽🖖🏽🫂 all around! Gen-X Girl

[@brenta100]

Kudos to Electric Theatre Collective who made the visualizer video to go along with this amazing music. Very well done!!

[@mahesaarifin6263]

I literally cried sitting in my bathroom watching this

[@laloaraujo]

Igual yo

[@franckmouly]

Speechless. And with the names. This is a timeless piece of song. Simple and so complex. Rich and so catchy. Thank you MK for all these years of music and thanks for all the musical geniuses who joined him.

[@BLAB-it5un]

What a nice touch to take this musical masterpiece of guitar heroes and merge it with the visual train of names matched with each player's moments in the song. To hear this group play this live would be stunning.

[@rrpatriot1584]

One word “Wow”!!! Never has so much talent been coordinated into a single song. This is a masterpiece. 🎸

[@CeceliaShorty]

Good Morning!! Best 10 minutes of my day❤🎉 Thank You All❤

[@danielboone6548]

Incredible! And not a mess, that’s the most extraordinary. So happy and sad altogether to listen to wizard Jeff Beck as the front-player.

[@mrdreammakermarkcunningham5903]

HANK MARVIN, DUANE EDDY, JAMES BURTON , CLAPTON , BECK , RINGO, ALL PLAYING ON ONE RECORD...WOW!!

[@dariocau]

Uno dei mie pezzi preferiti! La suono di continuo!!!Incredibile suonata dai più grandi guitar heroes, ognuno col proprio stile unico e riconoscibile!!!Che emozione!!!GRAZIE MARK!!!!❤

[@marcosschulz88]

No words can describe the feeling of listening to this 10 min piece while reading all those names popping up in the video. It is truly amazing. Maybe the most significant musical release of this century.

[@innerspace_michiel]

Man, that is amazing. And loads of credits to Guy Fletcher who turned all these incredible parts into one masterpiece!