Mark Knopfler - Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero (A Night In London | Official Live Video)
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The live concert "A Night In London" was recorded in the BBC building in April 1996 and includes songs from Mark's first solo album Golden Heart as well as several Dire Straits hits and classic film themes.
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About 5 more weeks and then I'm leaving, we lost the battle against cancer. This song will accompany me on my journey. I met my wife at a Mark Knopfler concert and this was the song that was played during our wedding, now it will accompany me on my final journey.
I'm so sorry I cried reading this. This really is a beautiful 💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😔
I'm so sorry for you and your family. Remember the smiles.
You have broken my heart reading your comment 🙏🏽
I'm sorry to read your comment. Seems like you had a lot to live for and have had a wonderful life. Hopefully, there is another side where pain is only a memory ....
When time comes around and you know the ending something can be said for this as long as personal pain and suffering for all is tolerable it aids acceptance but never closure as a good life lives on with your loved ones this I believe is heaven
The private space you have in the minds of loved ones.
What more can we ask on our journey.
Peace to you.
Do your worst and they surely did, absolutely amazing.
How much fun is that drummer having. This is what life is all about.
You should watch Sarah Brightman singing Running that drummer is really something.
Keef1212 14 years ago to be precise
マークノップラーと目を合わせて微笑む所なんかもう最高ですね😃
A twelve year old boy was playing this outside Newcastle United’s football ground just over a week ago, Mark Knopfler saw a video of the lad and sent him a signed vinyl copy of the song wishing him all the best and told him to keep at it. What a down to earth legend.
That's an absolutely brilliant story and I salute Mark for mankind that young boys day 🎧🏴❤️🎸👍😁🏴
Love reading things like this, what a top guy, brilliant!
Oh wow,that's lovely .
@@michael5089 Oh damn that looks terrible 😦 Apologies all, I'm so sorry. Can't say for sure as this was a big night for me 🍻🍹& lots of great music. Have a fair idea though as 2nd time re random comment, last time it was stupid fat possum 😂 Appears I have left ones device on the bed late one night after a few drinks, music & falling asleep. Probably not waking to ones child in the room beside me who has likely come into my bed after waking to the 2 brat white dogs who live at the house behind us that bark, yap & howl all night if left out especially if there's lots of possums around on our shared fence. "Stupid fat possum" jumped on our roof near her room one night & was quite loud = the 1st comment/time I looked like I left a weird comment & hopefully this is the last. I was listening to this earlier & she must have been angry at the dogs for waking her up & found I'd left this beside me & wanted to tell you all about them. I'm so sorry & will delete the comment. Thought the OP's comment was awesome. Kudos to Mark, the young talented dude & whoever introduced this brilliant song to him, great taste. Btw not a dog hater, got a Border Collie x Kelpie - much cooler & quieter dog though 😂 Honestly these dogs are so annoying but sadly owners are worse & wont change. I'll just try to remember to stash my device better on nights like this lol gotta laugh if you knew the madness here some nights with this - close to emergency services & frequent sirens & their dogs are the kind who bark & wail to sirens, good times but at least this was a good night for me 😉😁
Knopfler, Top Top Man. Nuff Said:)
Best thing you'll ever see
ほんとそうですね🎵😊
Thank you Mr Knopfler...
This is the only piece of music that can have this cynical old man to tears. Every time.
I'm a cynical old man.
This and many other tunes bring me to tears.
Words are not always needed.
love u forever, Mark, stay healthy!!!
Seriously, one of the coolest dudes on the planet. Effortless skill and soulful feel for his music. Incomparable style in my opinion. Every note counts, no show-offy shredding or dive-bomning whammy bars or fancy array of foot pedals. Just a pure joy to listen to and watch
hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?
A Geordie.. No fuss. Be straight.
This version is astounding... Mark is arguably one of the greatest guitarist that ever lived. He honored every musician playing with him with just a glance and a smiled reply. He and Brian May might just be the two most humble guitarists ever. What class!
Absolutely agree. Usually the most professional people are the most humble. Love both of them
My father died 5 years ago today. Music was something we always enjoyed together and Mark Knopfler was his favorite. It always makes me feel like he's still around. I have two sons to enjoy it with now. Take a moment to appreciate the people in your lives.
So sad your dad passes away, he had great taste in music, Dire Straits is fantastic, they made fantastic music, take care buddy
Já passei por isso e sei como se sente. Meus sinceros sentimentos por sua perda insubstituível. Nossos pais são os nossos heróis e essa canção vai para eles. Tenha força. Abraço.
AMEN.
ameen
@@shanebowers7902 Is the THE Shane Bowers? Good to know we have similar tastes.
As a cardiac surgeon is to ailing hearts, this man repairs ailing souls.
That smile from Mark to the drummer. Absolute magic. Both in the moment!
3:18
3:12
I think he is smiling about the good feeling around everyone there. What a magic moment!
Najlepszy gitarzysta wszechczasów. Żyj nam Marki jeszcze 100 lat.👏💪
Marku. Polska Cię kocha .
Einer der größten Musiker. Er kann meine Seele berühren. Seit Jahrzehnten.
Genius. He's not obsessed with speed of play, or trying to be what he's not, just the intonation and perfection of every note. What a legend.
So so true.
It's called taste, and nobody does taste better than him.
That is because he doesn't use a pick. Watch his hands, his fingers give his playing that special full bodied tone
@@raymondpierotti8414 Thanks for stating the obvious for us, Ray. Maybe teach your grandmother to suck eggs next?
Less is more. EC is also exponent of less is more.
I LOVE HOW HE SMILES ON STAGE!
I really hope he is healthy enough to do at least ONE MORE TOUR when his new album comes out next year! I'm so young that I haven't had the opportunity to enter a consert of his before.
I wish I could give this a thousand likes I love it so much.
My mother's favorite song, she wanted to be played at her funeral, we of course did as she wished. You will never know how your music touches the hearts of millions of people and how thankful we are for you.
Sorry for your loss, I miss my mother every day & it's been 20yrs, Rj in Oz
@rjnation5042 thank you, you are well.
My condolences and kudos on honouring your mother‘s wishes. It’s extraordinary how the genius of one person can really transcend time and space, and connect us all in a shared experience. Wishing you peace. 🙏🌷
@@gooberwench thank you
Mark Knopfler is a true Genius. He has his own very unique Style of playing Guitar. God bless him!
I love how he turns his back on the audience & acknowledges the musicians to show his appreciation. Seen Dire Straits twice & Mark twice & he never fails to say thank you. The man doesn’t possess an ego despite being a genius. 🎸
Exactly
Genius would be an understatement!!
A proper musician should appreciate other musicians: it’s a brother and sisterhood one big family. Mark is a proper musician.
It cant be an overstatment that MK is this eras Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss any one of the classic music writers or a few of them wrapped up in one genius...this has to be one of the most memorable pieces of music of all time...and MK just plays like its a jam session...
How absolutely on the dot you are ! I watched this about a million times and 3 things are burnt into my mind during this masterpiece :
1) The lead violin...her gentle smile at 2:05. 2) At the end ....freeze at 4:47 and 4:48 and see the adulation on the cellist's face as she looks at Mark plucking the final flamboyant D note on the top E string ....and 3 ) The quiet smile between Mark and the drums says it all.... Incomparable genius !!!
Eternal love Mark❤❤❤
I love how he turns and smiles at his fellow bandmembers! Real Connection and it shows in their Playing!
yes, it's common in many of his videos :)
I'm in tears. So good.
....è quel sorriso stampato sul volto che dice brava a tutta l'orchestra....bravo e altruista. A Good Boy!
Hearing this always makes me homesick for the UK despite leaving 37 years ago.
Why listen to anyone else. This magic will live for ever. Nearly 75, and sure I have another 20+ to go.
Ich wünsche mir eine einzige Umarmung!❤
He's so relaxed and so amazingly humble and you can tell he enjoys whatever he's playing.
THANK YOU 😊 🙏 BEEN LISTENING TO MARK FOR OVER 30YEARS, HE ALWAYS SEEMS TO AMAZE ME. I ACCIDENTALLY FOUND TWO SONGS : HE'S THE MAN & SAY TO MUCH, TRY TO FIND THEM ,VERY EXPRESSIVE! HOPE YOU LIKE IT 👍 HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY & HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY 🐣 GOD BLESS YOU 🙌 😊 🙏
You seem like a nice person, hope u have a good day :>
@@Sacharias1 Thank you for the compliment and you have yourself a great 👍 night 🌙 ✨ 😘 💕 my friend, see 👀 ya 🎶 👍 🌙 🙏
Totally that!
@@henriquepassos4029 Thank you: MARK when he plays ▶️ this song 🎵 it's Simply flowing effortlessly ✨. Flawless like always ✨. Thanks 🎶 💕 again 🎶 and have yourself a Great time listening 🎶 TO Mark and enjoy your evening my friend, BYE 👋
La sento e la risento . Bellisssima , grande knofer il migliore😊
What a great Man he is.
1000 hearts for MARK KNOPFLER
Many years ago, in the distant days of Blockbuster, I rented "Local Hero" to watch with my mother. She was dying, a long and terrible death. I'd seen the movie before, remembered it fondly, and figured it could lift both our moods. It succeeded beyond anything I'd hoped. At the end, we both were crying while smiling as Knopfler played this tune into the credits. My mother and I hardly ever agreed on anything -- taste, politics, life choices -- but we agreed the movie was wonderful, magical, enchanting. She died a few weeks later.
I tried watching the movie again some years ago, but it just didn't feel right. I couldn't make it to the ending. But I listen to the "Going Home" theme fairly often. It always brings a smile to my face. And some tears.
THAT STORY IS SO VERY WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
Embrace the smile and the tears.... they will always be special.
HEY WILL I LOST MY WIFE TO CANCER AND I LIVE IN SCOTLAND COME AND VISIT DONT DO EDINBURGH HIRE A MOTORHOME AND GO TO THE ISLNDS LIKE I DID AND SEE WHAT SCOTLAND REALLY IS E MAILME IF YOU ANT DANDY8888@HOTMAIL.COM
Hi Will. I'm caring for my 92 year old mum right now. She's healthy but gradually getting slower. She's got Scots blood in her. We will soon both be 'going home' as I know Australia is no longer for me. Cheers William
Thanks for that story, Will. I remember renting that tape in the mid '80s out of curiosity. It turned out to be a lifelong favorite.
One of the most under-rated guitarists. I just love his work. I listen to him for hours!
What an amazing song sung superbly
Absolutely the best version of this song I ever saw him do. The drummer was just brilliant, so much power. The whole band amazing.
Not bad, but he was no Terry Williams
La banda muy bien. Pero digamos que no es su mejor día.
This will be at my funeral, going home to Bonnie Scotland.. this is so beautiful . God bless you all wherever you are. Love ❤
Когда я приду сюда снова.. Пусть эта мелодия перейдёт из этой жизни в ту))
❤️
Good on you lassie
This will be played at my funeral ,also...
This brings me to tears every time I hear this. Mark really poured his heart into this one. Watch his face and his eyes
Watching this in 2022...amazing piece. The audience just chilled. No camera phones no social media look at me no validation needed just pure. Miss it. Thank you Mark Knoffler.
So wonderful to see all the moving comments on here about MK and this song. It never fails to raise goosebumps on me, just like the final scene of Local Hero while it's playing. Have seen Mark many times over the years, both Dire Straits and solo, so grateful he always finishes with this tune. And now with the fantastic Guitar Gods charity song and video he's raised it another notch for a wonderful cause. I sincerely hope he's not done touring, even if on a more limited basis. Favorite artist of my past fifty+ years.
Must have watched this hundreds of times ,it doesn't age .
I'm still so touched by this song, man I love the versions on A Night In London.
Probably Knopfler is going to remain my favourite guitarist of all time.
Played this song at my grandfather's funeral on my new Strat which my friends had gotten me for my 30th birthday. And I love how it makes people feel genuine emotion, just look at all the people here in the comments talk about their loved ones. What a legend.
Ein Geschenk an die Menschheit! Ein Kulturdenkmal!
Just wish I could put many a more likes on this absolute classic.
what an incredible genious with the guitar.....
Did you notice?
They all smile while playing ...
What a beautiful song, one of my all time favorites
Is there anyone better than Mark? Of all the greats who have made us smile over the years, I think Mark is number 1. Not just a local hero, mate, worldwide and epic. Thank you Mark and to all the guys. D
Mark Knopfler is definitely first, and Pat Metheny is a close second in my mind.
I'm a big fan of Mark and his wonderful compositions, but technically there are better. Joscho Stephan is currently probably the best guitarist in the world. Check it out on TH-cam ;-)
@@dfmalo8 Thanks for the heads up. I'll have a go. D
Played exactly as how it should be played. No gimmicks, crystal clear.
Mark Knopfler Thank you for your Going Home piece, l absolutely love it, and there is something Very special about it,
Like a gift from above to your soul through your fingers, and each time I hear Going Home my eyes fill with tears. It is Gorgeous, and the first piece I practiced playing to get my fingers working again after my hands were injured, I got singed
quite a bit. God bless you Mark.
Keep playing and smiling.
All of the Very very Best to you.
JB. East Surrey. UK.
I always get a lump in my throat when I listen to this song it's Brilliant thx MK
This man vibrates on pure love ♥️ the world is lucky to have you 🫶🎸
5 minutes of brilliance.
A masterpiece. So beautiful. Mark Knopfler is a genius.
One of the greatest pieces of music ever written. Up there with the Masters, Knopfler is a genius.
Happy Birthday!!!
He was one of my favorites when I was young, leading the band Dyer Streets with Mark Knopler. Now, after several decades, this multi-atmospheric recording of theirs affects me again with the power of novelty. Thank you very much.
Mark and his guitar are one. Its an extension of his mind and body.
The smile between Mark and the drummer say's it all.....Ownership of emotion....
One of the finest pieces of music ever written....
Local Hero had such an impact on me as a child, and this tune tugs at my heart strings every time I hear it. At the time, I didn’t realise exactly how big an impact it had had; but, looking back, and having moved from England to now be living a couple of villages away from Pennan (where the village scenes were filmed), it’s crystal clear - Local Hero changed my life! ❤️
Yep changed my life for similar reasons.
Local Hero! I listened to this all through Scotland. Found where it was filmed. The score was so Knopfler
I could listen to Mark for hours. He is one of my favourite guitarplayers.
I really like how Mark is looking at the band and smiling - like it's not about putting on a show to impress people but simply about playing music even if there was an audience there or not.
Wonderful comment, and in a band that is just how it should be. Everyone totally enjoying the moment, fabulous video.
Totally agree, no jumping around and prancing about on stage, just gets on with playing to perfection.
I find all Marks music very emotional now in later years, they just remind me of something, or someone or even sometime from the past. Just like this one does, I am now sat up on my couch at 06.30am with a cup of tea with my ear buds in while my wife is still sound asleep, tear in my eye enjoying the past. Beautiful.
Got that right!!!!!!
Aye
Was in the away end at st james park earlier this season when the first time i heard this, was hooked, didnt realise it was a proper song. Amazing.
I’ve loved Mark Knopfler’s playing from the first time I heard him in Dire Straits. Songs like this just take you floating away, they’re so melodic
A great tune by a fellow Geordie. There is nothing more powerful than hearing this as our local football team Newcastle United step out onto the pitch at St James Park in front of 50,000 roaring fans. Local Hero indeded!
Your team is flying now - best of luck from City fan
Notice the passion of music-making on the musicians' faces. Concentration, calmness, exchange of glances, gentle smiles. Everything works like a Swiss watch. And finally, real applause for them, for a real, beautiful song...
This tune will never go out of date
I've listened to 1000's of hours and seen him live three times...in all of those performances I've not heard him fluff a single note...the man is not of this Earth.
Pure skill, and a pleasure to listen to him and his band play.
Iconic music with beautiful ladies with violins!!
A lot of smiles being exchanged between the musicians on stage, lovely to see that they're enjoying playing together so much!
I listen to this song every morning and night, love his facial expressions ,sound of his voice, it's so heavenly, takes all my troubles away. MK YOU'RE THE BEST
I don't know you. But I share your feeling. This song set me free. Is something so beautiful and perfect. I feel that it remembers me who I am. Thanks for enjoying.
Background music is incredible and his facial expressions are so humble.
Tha k you for responding. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Thank you for all the responses. He has a way to never let you down. Always in my HEART and yours.
Could anybody hear a song? VM did You?
Tout simplement magnifique et grandiose.
Is no one going to mention the mastery of the drummer on this one? That man did a magnificent job.
That's Chad Cromwell on the drums and Guy Fletcher on the keyboard!
My thoughts also, excellent drumming which adds to the overall listening.
One of the greatest songwriters and performers of our age. His music is timeless, I think, and maybe I’m wrong, but will be listened to in 100 years and be hailed as great classical music.
Every time I come back to this performance I'm reminded why this is one of my absolute favourite pieces of music. I don't listen to it often, but this is the only piece that makes me feel the need to stop everything I'm doing and give it all my attention, every single time. There's just nothing like it.
Thank you Mark.
This singer is of a different level.
Happy musicians together making fantastic sounds of joy and harmony
MK is just a genuine guy. Unlike most people who become super rock stars, MK didn't change to live the part. He is much more comfortable here with a small audience being himself than he ever was at the height of Dire Straits success.
I totally believe that about MK. He is such a superstar and yet such a normal human being. xxx
HE has something in his soul and dominates everyone with no intention of... it seems that when he was born he was touched by the magic wand of an enchanted fairy and... everything Mark touches turns into music ...i love him!!🎶🎸🎷🧚♀️
He makes his mastery look easy; that is part of his genius. His music has been striking chords in my heart since I first heard him in 1983. As long as he is playing, I'll keep listening. Blessings to all in 2023.
One word AMAZING!!!!
Mark is the most humblest man I've ever seen or her perform and yet you don't even acknowledge yourself with the song beautiful inside and out your music touches my heart and I know that God has blessed you 100% 70 * 7
Such a complete talent. We have been privileged to be graced with Mark’s talent. A huge thank tge great Mark Knopfler. I bow to you sir.
I just can't get enough of his music. It's like meditation to me, healing in a way.
Going home is one of the best piece of Mark knopfler I love it
When Goodwood and the racing community celebrated the life of Sir Stirling Moss they had Jackie Stewart take a lap in one of Moss' cars and had Mark Knopfler play this song. VERY emotional.
All I can say is that he's truly the Best guitarist ever. Soft soothing very relaxed. Love the way he interacts with the band his expression around touching the heart.thank you.
Thank you so much. MARK IS TOTALLY BREATH TAKING SOFTLY SPOKEN FOCUSED COMMITTED PASSIONATE SENTIMENTAL EXTREMELY HUMBLE SO SOOTHING TO LISTEN TO. HAVE A GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE 👍👍
The way Mark smiles at the others at 03:10 and how they smile back.
It's all there.
Magic.
you can tell the drummer is well happy and him and mark when they look st each other and think...'yeah man, this is good "..👌❤
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I've just noticed how much his bass player looks like the bass player from dire straits. lol. I wonder if he was looking for a lookalike. He's the spitting image. lol.
@@tomwest1014 are you kidding?
I love the way he interacted with the other musicians!...He spent most of the time with his back to the audience....He is my favorite guitarist and plays some of the most romantic music!...
I've always liked Dire Straits, never been a massive fan. Though, I do have Brothers in Arms on vinyl. Yes bought in the 80's. I've also had a guitar since the mid 80's but never took it seriously. Now I'm retired I decided to get the old acoustic out of mothballs. lo and behold it still sounds tuneful. But I was still pretty crap at it. Only the odd riff. But at the start of the pandemic I set myself a goal, (as I wasn't going to spend much of my retirement out and about}, to learn to play properly. So I bought some kindle books on chords and other guitar magic and set about my task. Whilst checking out the guitar teachers on TH-cam ( which may I say has helped tremendously ) I came across this video of Mark Live in London playing Going Home. That was it I was hooked. I can play it pretty much all the way through now, with the occasional (fingers crossed) incorrect note. At the beginning of the pandemic I set my target and my reward would be a new guitar, as the old one I've had since the 80's which was given to me by a neighbour. That new guitar is now wrapped up under the xmas tree and I can't wait to break it out and practice Going Home on it. So thank you Mark Knopfler for giving me the inspiration to keep going though out this dreadful year. A merry Christmas to everyone and hopefully a better new year.
For you too Sir ;-) What a nice story :-)
Me has emocionado. Long live 🙏
Can't tell you how much reading this comment has made me smile. I set myself the same challenge! 2 months on, how is the new guitar working out for you?
Great read Dave. A few years ago I was delving around in TH-cam looking for a song. I stumbled across a Mark Knopfler interview where he spoke about his guitars and how hard it is to be a good guitarist. From that moment I bought a guitar and started the long road to being competent. I go back to that interview quite regularly as it reminds me about where it all started, for me🎸
He deserves admiration from the onlookers. Greatest musician in the world ever.
Certainly in the top ten I would say . Mark and Lyndsey Buckingham are two of the most underrated guitarists ever !!
I love this song. And I love watching the video; the way he looks at the band. He looks like he's just enjoying the moment and wants to make sure the rest of the band is doing the same. Just right in that moment.
Hi Meg
I absolutely love every song he writes and performs..Mark
Knopler,you are the best!!!
When I was young in the Navy in the early 80s we were at sea and on repeat was Dire Straits on the ship radio. At the time I thought ‘not again’ but when you have been through various conflicts over the years, songs resonate. I was always happy to be going home to see my folks and ‘come back to earth.’ Songs like this and ‘Brothers in arms’ represent that era and are emotional for some of us.
Pretty much the same with me. Although I was in the Merchant navy this was blasting out of most of the cabins on the Oriana in the early 80s
I have listened to this version many times and today just realized that the music is flowing from Mark's guitar like liquid gold. It is so good.
I have been consistently listening to this jewel from my early 20's to now in late 50's. Thank you to accompany me ups and downs & highs and lows.
Mark K Thank you for sharing your Gorgeous Going Home, it is a very emotional piece and one of my favourites to play on my acoustic guitar.
All of The very Best to you Mark.
Keep strumming and smiling.
JB. East Surrey. UK.