Money for nothing Mark Knopfler - Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals Eric Clapton - Rhythm Guitar/Lead Guitar Phil Collins - Drums Sting - Backing Vocals. THIS IS HEAVEN
Knopfler is also one of the best guitarists Clapton may be better, but still. Edit: I posted this 2 years ago and forgot about it but what I said was dumb and false lol Knopfler is way better
Mark Knopfler - if Phill Collins play for You, if Eric Clapton play for You, if Sting singin for You - You should know one thing - You are a Music God.
@@choodyification overgeneralizing it may be, but that old thing about "music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it" has something to it...
I' m sure someone else has noticed this three of those mentioned have played in the most acclaimed power trios in British rock indeed rock period !! enjoy the night and the amazing music !!
Except we also have the Travelling Wilburys - Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Tom Petty and the drummer Jim Keltner (who may not be Phil Collins but he's still a pretty awesome drummer). Truth is, the only thing I don't mind about being old is that I grew up with this music. xxx
@@justinm3376 Or just people who enjoy different arts and entertainment than you do. Were you raised poorly enough to think that's not ok? Besides, what "attention" could one be seeking by disliking a video? There's literally no way to even identify who disliked it! What the hell are you even talking about?!?!?!
Mark knopler has to be the top 5 guitar players of all time...he plays rock music as good as he plays calm love songs. The dude can literally play any genre of music as long as it has a guitar
Idk man, it’s largely opinion but he’s probably in the top 10. Clapton, Mayer, BB King, Hendrix.. the list goes on and on it’s really hard to pick a top 5 let alone top 10.
I don't think anyone can appreciate how Knofler has impacted the world of guitar. He created his own sound by playing fingerstyle - which is particularly difficult on electric guitar, creating so much sound, very unique. Chet Atkins and Merle Travis also fingerpicked - but used their thumb to create primary a bass line to their fingers - Knofler claws, sometimes playing bass line with his thumb - sometime not. He's so good, so unique - he makes it look easy. He's a true pioneer and probably won't be emulated for a very long time.
Everyone is talking about Knopfler, Sting, Clapton and Collins, but for sheer showmanship it is hard to go past Ray Cooper. I have seen him play with Elton John and he steals the show.
Maybe I’m completely wrong, but it seems like Mark really tried to impress with his vocals more than usual. He knows he’s around other greats and I think he stepped it up just a tad.
Its weird! I thought the same thing, but about Sting, i might be wrong of course, but i feel he sang some parts i little Higher than they needed to.. Killer performance nonetheless c:
Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins... Oh, the man who always steals the show, Ray Cooper. Percussionist extraordinaire. Music these days is finished.
I’ve watched this video many many times. It never gets old. The talent is assembled on that stage is mind blowing. But the thing I love the most is that woman in the choir at 4:40. She’s sees the camera and her face lights up with joy. You know she’s thinking to herself: “OK, I can die now”
@@ianpegge9967 Well, he played with Robert Plant and is buddy. Actually Zeppelin did exactly the contrary to what Queen did for that particular event you refer to. They were high and unprepared. Collins never failed playing.
Probably because he’s not. This song is insanely simple for him. He was the drummer for genesis and created things like los endos and firth the fifth. This would be a simple exercise for him
@@ianpegge9967 Jimmy Page was strung out of his mind that time, it definitely wasn't Phil's fault that it was such an unmitigated disaster. Plus, Phil and Robert are still good friends even to this day.
What a treat to see Slowhand and Knopfler together...two of the absolute best. And Phil on drums...with Sting on vocals! WHOA! I just got a piss shiver....😁
What's truly incredible about this is if you listen to the guitar solo and close your eyes you can BARELY tell it has moved from Knopfler to Clapton and yet two completely different players, two completely different guitars, same tone, same style, two players absolutely playing in sync with each other and absolutely killing it...
I dont know what’s in the water in United Kingdom, but it made the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Gilmour, Knopfler, Clapton, Sting , Collins and Gabriel and way more..... Damn!!! This country must have a connection with the God of music!!!
Just a thought... fast fwd 20 years. Which icons could the human race muster onto one stage that could even compare to the talent and heritage of these artists on stage. I feel sorry for future generations bereft of amazing quality emotive music from their times and lives...
One of the greatest singers, two of the best guitar players and one of the best songwriter, all on stage at the same time paying a masterpiece of rock music like money for nothing. Pure magic.
Gotta hand it to these guys, they harmonized really well. Love it when you have a ton of talent on the stage like this and there isn't any ego with them trying to one up one another.
The only difference here differ from other musicians, is that these instruments obey their masters here, not other way around! the living legends are in charge! #MarkKnopfler, #Sting, #Eric Clapton and #Phil Collins
This is so elegant, so unique, so powerful and so special! A dream team of musicians / songwriters together for a humanitarian cause, making history and bringing joy to millions and millions of people throughout the process!
Star power aside and there is a shining universe of talent here, the best of all play as a team- they play together, weaving in, out and across, each manning their position with precision. Here we have Knopfler, known yet still underrated, I feel and such may also apply to so many. It is the age of clicks and modern classics, only time will tell. These players, are already proven. A powerhouse band hitting its Mark's. Quiet and unassuming personalities- and not once do they say their own names in the song, which so many seem to have to do EVERY song. In the age of self promotion and algorithm methods, this is a self fulfilling classic. ... and I love it!!! Thanks for posting!!!
such a concentration of talent per square meter. How is it possible? Awesome ! In addition i like the attitude of the guys: they stay simple, no showing off, just here for the beauty of music.
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Money for nothing
Mark Knopfler - Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals
Eric Clapton - Rhythm Guitar/Lead Guitar
Phil Collins - Drums
Sting - Backing Vocals.
THIS IS HEAVEN
I love how you dont mention the bassist
STRATMAN firdaus Ray Cooper-percussions
You mean "tears in heaven"? :-)))
John Isley - Bass
What about the tambourine player??
Holy crap, Clapton is one of the best guitarists ever and he’s playing rhythm for knopfler. Just shows you the respect knopfler gets.
Knopfler is also one of the best guitarists Clapton may be better, but still.
Edit: I posted this 2 years ago and forgot about it but what I said was dumb and false lol Knopfler is way better
They are just fantastic!
And both of them look like amateurs compared to Paco de Lucia.
@@YonnyMestampo or lil wayne
I’ll take Mark over Clapton
You know you're doing ok when Clapton is playing rhythm for you!!!
Yeah, he got a day time job, he's doing alright
And sting singing backing vocals!
You know you're doing OK when Knopfler is playing rhythm for you, as he did on Clapton's 25th Anniversary Tour. 🙂
@@sabyasachi9184 it’s a shame your comment went so under appreciated.
@@Mulubhubesi hehe...
It might be because, it ain't what they call rock n roll
Mark Knopfler - if Phill Collins play for You, if Eric Clapton play for You, if Sting singin for You - You should know one thing - You are a Music God.
I think they were playing with him, not for him
They’re brothers in arm
just proper musicians - not pop stars
Best comment!!!!!!!!!
@@dadojackson Absolutely. Shame Mark "forgot" to introduce Phil on drums.
It's a miracle the stage didn't collapse from all those heavyweight legends performing on it!
I have never seen a group of musicians who look anything more like a group of dads living their youth dreams than these guys together
Was thinking exactly that. Average looking blokes pulling amazing performances.
Beat comment here. Spot on
This was more than a decade ago. They are grandads now.
@@choodyification overgeneralizing it may be, but that old thing about "music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it" has something to it...
Anda....a ca... Pedazo de ....
Four of the greatest musicians to walk and rock the Earth on one stage.
Damn, perfection!
you forgot Ray Cooper... he is pretty much a legend as much as these guys...
All that’s missing is Hendrix. But unfortunately we will never see such a feat
Just the amount of star power on stage....damnnnnnnn....
You know you are in God Tier when Clapton is Your Rhythm Guitarist and Sting is Backing Vocals
with phil collins on drums too
So glad Sting was there. I couldn't hear Mark singing clearly. Sounded mumbled
@@Cynsham Finally, someone else acknowledges Phil - shame Mark forgot to.
🤣😃🎉
It has nothing to do with the fact that they're all British...🤔
So dear children of today.... This is how music is made 💪👍🤘
They can’t They copy today
Amen
💯
This is how music WAS made...
handmade
That drummer has talent... with a little hard work, he'll be somebody someday.
He won't get much taller although I've heard he's quite into his early religion, verses from Genesis or something?
Now facing his Revelations 😞
Somebody like Phil Collins for example, hahahaha, nice going mate! Too much quality on the scenario: the killer four.
I think he plays bass in rush or something
+++
Don't think so.
Cause I know = This drummer ( Phil ) SERIOUSLY C'AN ' T DANCE !
******
This is the REAL British royalty!
I watched this over and over and over again... I'm 65 years old and my heart still beats while listening... Thanks heroes...
I’m 75 & I’m with ya!!
77 and a first time listener to four of the five!
Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins ..... can it get any better, no it can't.
+Tom Edwards Paul McCartney and Elton John in hey jude masks it much better
I' m sure someone else has noticed this three of those mentioned have played in the most acclaimed power trios in British rock indeed rock period !! enjoy the night and the amazing music !!
This is a history!
Traveling Wilburys. Dylan, Harrison, Petty, Orbison, and the ELO frontman. (forgot his name 😕) That’s peak talent in a group right there.
BB King Chuck berry and John Lee maybe?
Mark Knopfler
, Eric Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins
They are like british avengers
Two from Teeside and Two from London Town
This is too freaking good! Clapton once said that Mark was the Best guitarist he'd ever been around. Super High Praise!
You should see him play with Chet Atkins...amazing!
until john mayer came to town!
Let's not forget Prince.
The one and only Jeff Beck is that man
...and he was right😂 MK's brilliance is (and will remain) unmatched
Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Sting. This is more than a superband. This is probably the best meeting of talented people in history.
Except we also have the Travelling Wilburys - Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Tom Petty and the drummer Jim Keltner (who may not be Phil Collins but he's still a pretty awesome drummer). Truth is, the only thing I don't mind about being old is that I grew up with this music. xxx
The last song of Blues Brothers 2000 holds that title, but this is on the list.
That backup guitar player could have his own band
Yeah, that boy has talent
Just a little
He is looking beautiful tonight
He could change the world
@@1234yaic ...you mean "wonderfull"...but, where is Layla..?
Four rock legends and each one is so humble that’s why their so love by everyone
Mark Knopfler, Sting, Eric Clapton and Phil Collins and there are dislikes. Are you people of sound mind and body?
Just some attention seekers. These guys together..just no words..greatness!
@@justinm3376 Or just people who enjoy different arts and entertainment than you do. Were you raised poorly enough to think that's not ok?
Besides, what "attention" could one be seeking by disliking a video? There's literally no way to even identify who disliked it! What the hell are you even talking about?!?!?!
Dave Carsley sorry. I don’t respond to dicks. You’re a dick. Ergo, I don’t justify my response to you.
Most of them probably don't even know who they are looking at!
Dave does have a point some people just dont like rock, which they do have the option of opinion.
There's not too many people out there who can make Eric Clapton play rhythm. There are even fewer who can make him love it!
He actually plays rhythm a lot whenever he's in an ensemble.
Mark has also played Rhythm for Clapton, they seem to like each other...lol
I know many people think that Clapton is the superior guitarist, but Knopfler gets my vote.
Apples and Oranges.
Two very different styles, each unrivaled in their own way.
Mark knopler has to be the top 5 guitar players of all time...he plays rock music as good as he plays calm love songs. The dude can literally play any genre of music as long as it has a guitar
Idk man, it’s largely opinion but he’s probably in the top 10.
Clapton, Mayer, BB King, Hendrix.. the list goes on and on it’s really hard to pick a top 5 let alone top 10.
You misunderstood AP.
Brady said Mark IS the top 5 guitars. Not one of the top 5. And I agree with him.
Have to put one of my favourites in the 5 ..dave gilmour
I don't think anyone can appreciate how Knofler has impacted the world of guitar. He created his own sound by playing fingerstyle - which is particularly difficult on electric guitar, creating so much sound, very unique. Chet Atkins and Merle Travis also fingerpicked - but used their thumb to create primary a bass line to their fingers - Knofler claws, sometimes playing bass line with his thumb - sometime not. He's so good, so unique - he makes it look easy. He's a true pioneer and probably won't be emulated for a very long time.
F yessss.. my favorite guitarist!
He and Lindsay Buckingham are the two best fingerstyle guitarists
@@3kneeboi And SRV
Mark Knopfler, Collins, Clapton, and Sting on one stage. Why can't we have things like this anymore?
And the best thing about this performance is…Mark Knopfler smiling!
Clapton and Collins always dressing like they’re ready for of evening of staying home. Love it!
Finally, the one thing this song has been missing--A KICKASS SOLO.
Clapton on rhythm guitar and Sting on back up vocals, that's when you know your work was appreciated!
For those of us who know how special each of these talents are...this is truly magical!
Everyone is talking about Knopfler, Sting, Clapton and Collins, but for sheer showmanship it is hard to go past Ray Cooper. I have seen him play with Elton John and he steals the show.
Maybe I’m completely wrong, but it seems like Mark really tried to impress with his vocals more than usual. He knows he’s around other greats and I think he stepped it up just a tad.
He is a great
Its weird! I thought the same thing, but about Sting, i might be wrong of course, but i feel he sang some parts i little Higher than they needed to.. Killer performance nonetheless c:
Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins... Oh, the man who always steals the show, Ray Cooper. Percussionist extraordinaire.
Music these days is finished.
Absolute!
I’ve watched this video many many times. It never gets old. The talent is assembled on that stage is mind blowing. But the thing I love the most is that woman in the choir at 4:40. She’s sees the camera and her face lights up with joy. You know she’s thinking to herself: “OK, I can die now”
A lot of truth😂❤️
🤣🤣
Can not get any bigger or better then these 4 talanted musicians playing together. Thank you all.
All those stars on stage - not forgetting the supreme percussionist, Ray Cooper...
The best percussionist ive seen...
Love that guy
And Guy Fletcher on keyboards and vocals too!!!
Saw one concert in my life was 2 years ago. I’m 52. Makes me sooooooo sad I might not see these icons of my life in person.
After 36 years, this poor guy still doesn't have his MTV. I am very sad for him...
MTV is shit, they'll never accept him now
To be fair, todays MTV is atrocious so he’s probably better off not having it 😉
@@hislatestflame7861 you are right 😁
36 years later and there is no MTV
Love how Phil Collins managed to take the most simple drums and make it absolutely amazing! And he just looks like he isn't even thinking about it XD
seems to be the go to drummer they ring when they need someone who can deliver
@@deborahallan3720 Don't say that to Jimmy Page or Robert Plant lol
@@ianpegge9967 Well, he played with Robert Plant and is buddy. Actually Zeppelin did exactly the contrary to what Queen did for that particular event you refer to. They were high and unprepared. Collins never failed playing.
Probably because he’s not. This song is insanely simple for him. He was the drummer for genesis and created things like los endos and firth the fifth. This would be a simple exercise for him
@@ianpegge9967 Jimmy Page was strung out of his mind that time, it definitely wasn't Phil's fault that it was such an unmitigated disaster. Plus, Phil and Robert are still good friends even to this day.
Never knew this video existed and just accidentally stumbled across it. Simply amazing …. And no modern production methods such as auto tone needed.
I'm not a big Clapton fan but I respect his existence and immense talent, what a lineup! Beyond a super band
WOW!! The place is packed
This is Sting's redemption performance for Live Aid
I have played this video so many times and just can't get enough of it . They are simply fantastic .
I love that Clapton dresses like a Sr Dev showing up for work at Microsoft
Ray Cooper kinda steals the show, what an absolute legend!
Facts!
Who else has had Eric Clapton playing rhythm guitar and Sting singing accompanying vocals for them?
And Phil Collins playing drums
What a treat to see Slowhand and Knopfler together...two of the absolute best. And Phil on drums...with Sting on vocals!
WHOA! I just got a piss shiver....😁
All my idols from 80's on one stage jamming. I'm gonna cry now... 😢
So do I....
They are legend
80s music is better than today’s music.
These guys, their era, no ego just love for the fucking music. Won’t have anything like this with todays current artist.
This is the best thing ever happened to humanity... thank you GUYS!!!
Mark Knopfler is such a underrated guitarist! You know you are legend when you play with Chet Atkins (poor boy blues) Mark is the man ♥️
Mark said: " shoulda learned to play the guitar";
You don't have to learn, you have a lot to teach for many guitarrists, you're the best one!!!
I'm dead. This is as good as it gets for an 80's music aficionado.
I fully agree! Magical! Wish I was there live
Don´t forget the percusonist Ray Cooper (the one with sun glasses ;) )... one of the greatest !!!
He seems to be the Paul Schafer of the UK.
Ray Cooper is the main man here
Yesssss I saw him in 1991, Sevilla, Spain
Magnificent
yes , he is feeling it all!
5:19 - Clapton's solo is everything!
Have to cherish rock legends performing a song that mercilessly mocks their own musical genius. ❤
WOW....that is a ton of talent on that stage!!!!
The most avarage looking rockstars you could imagine
Their music speaks for itself.
I was thinkin' that these old guys got the whole place on their feet and rockin' out 😁
I mean these guys are in their mid 40s here
@@joshr920 Nahh, Mark was 50 at the time of this concert i believe, as he was born in '47 if my memory serves me right
Nvm, Mark is born in '49, so he is 48 here
One of the best jams I've ever seen. What a great song!!
They're simply too good! What a great bunch. And yes, it is Ray Cooper on Tambourine. He plays with the best, and is wonderful to watch.
Effortless perfection from everyone on stage. Absolutely outstanding.
Imagine being in that audience. Today’s listeners couldn’t even comprehend how amazing this is.
Knopfler, Clapton, Sting, Phil Collins... I could’ve paid 1000 bucks my ticket for this
Me too!!!
Probably it was
Easily...
That's why we are the best 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😂😂😂😂🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@northernowl7087 No need to rub it in our faces mate, lol. You have the Beatles, you won a long, long time ago
What's truly incredible about this is if you listen to the guitar solo and close your eyes you can BARELY tell it has moved from Knopfler to Clapton and yet two completely different players, two completely different guitars, same tone, same style, two players absolutely playing in sync with each other and absolutely killing it...
This is the definition of a super group
The rare example of meeting insanely high expectations
I dont know what’s in the water in United Kingdom, but it made the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Gilmour, Knopfler, Clapton, Sting , Collins and Gabriel and way more..... Damn!!! This country must have a connection with the God of music!!!
I can't believe I just niticed, but that transition in the first guitar solo between Knopfler and Clapton is so flawless it's almost scary.
Gives you goose bumps seeing the greats all together. Another level.
Le genre de truc que tu es heureux d'avoir vu (entendu) dans ta vie ... !
You know with the right connections these guys are going places.
Just a thought... fast fwd 20 years. Which icons could the human race muster onto one stage that could even compare to the talent and heritage of these artists on stage. I feel sorry for future generations bereft of amazing quality emotive music from their times and lives...
One of the greatest singers, two of the best guitar players and one of the best songwriter, all on stage at the same time paying a masterpiece of rock music like money for nothing. Pure magic.
And don't forget Phil Colins! Amazing stuff here.
@@MarionMcCarthy-gi5do It was the songwriter I was referring to in the first comment
Well the song writer was Mark Knopfler if I remember correctly.@@L1nk2002
Gotta hand it to these guys, they harmonized really well.
Love it when you have a ton of talent on the stage like this and there isn't any ego with them trying to one up one another.
they've never needed fake feathers, fogg, tons of light, extraordinary makeup. Looks like some avarage Joe, but there are MASTERS
I’ve always thought Mark Knopfler looked really cool with that headband but it might have just been me 😂❤️
It simply does not get any better than this . What a crew ! And what a show !
Look at all that talent on one stage. Utterly amazing.
This is just one reason to be grateful to be alive and while ALL THE MEMBERS are still alive!
This video rules so hard! My God! Knopfler? Clapton? Sting? Collins? OMG!
And Ray Cooper on percussion
Whenever I'm listening to a Combo of Great Musicians, I know that I'm in for a Musical Treat; as, each musician brings out the Best in each other...
Eric’s solo just hits different. His sound check must be hell to mix.
I thought I knew what epic was until I saw this holy cow 🤯
What a cool moment. Love how they appear humbly from the back.
Assolutamente assurdo tutto ciò , band assurda dove clapton accompagna gli assoli di un mostro....senza parole
The only difference here differ from other musicians, is that these instruments obey their masters here, not other way around! the living legends are in charge! #MarkKnopfler, #Sting, #Eric Clapton and #Phil Collins
WOW THIS IS JUST WOW! AIN'T NOTHIN ELSE BETTER THAN THIS❤
This is so elegant, so unique, so powerful and so special!
A dream team of musicians / songwriters together for a humanitarian cause, making history and bringing joy to millions and millions of people throughout the process!
Star power aside and there is a shining universe of talent here, the best of all play as a team- they play together, weaving in, out and across, each manning their position with precision. Here we have Knopfler, known yet still underrated, I feel and such may also apply to so many. It is the age of clicks and modern classics, only time will tell. These players, are already proven. A powerhouse band hitting its Mark's. Quiet and unassuming personalities- and not once do they say their own names in the song, which so many seem to have to do EVERY song. In the age of self promotion and algorithm methods, this is a self fulfilling classic. ... and I love it!!! Thanks for posting!!!
you know you are a badass when clapton, sting, and collins are your backups.
Look 👀 at the GREAT BRITISH 🇬🇧 TALENT RIGHT THERE 🤘🤙🤘🤙🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🤙💪🤘
It's impressive when you are on stage with Eric Clapton and you are by far the best player there.
Thats a beautiful thing to watch see and hear.. a LEGENDARY Lineup and not just the ones listed Theyre ALL GREATS!👌😎🎤🎹🥁🎸🏴🇬🇧
Britain’s Got Talent
Almost 40 years later, I still get chills when I hear that riff.
this live version never gets old
One of the most legendary performances of all time
Ray Cooper rocking out on a tambourine is epic!
So happy to come across this. Love them all.
such a concentration of talent per square meter. How is it possible? Awesome ! In addition i like the attitude of the guys: they stay simple, no showing off, just here for the beauty of music.
Who's this guy who has Phil Collins on drums, Clapton on rhythm guitar, and Sting as a back up singer? Is the Pope working the sound board?😜
All I know is that he knows all his chords...
must have been.. cos god was on the lighting rig
@@AgentRafa *fancy chords
Truly a dream team on stage!!!