Met John in the mid 80's at the height of his success. Was his golf caddy at Sunningdale golf club for a day, charity event. Very tall man, well over 6 feet, excellent golfer. It was summer, and John was saying he had just met Clapton and other stars a week or two before, while playing at a festival. He was so happy about meeting up with these people as they don't meet often except at festivals on the same bill (that was the impression I got). These musicians are a true band of brothers. Very polite man. He did not say a word about DS or himself, and I didn't ask, he was just so happy to have met his heros/friends again, just like a fan, and still so happy about it a week or two later. Said it like it was the best day of his life so far, all these musos together backstage, on a summers day in beautiful England. And he paid me 75 quid. Normal caddy fee was 50 quid. Probably for keeping my gob shut and just doing my job.
John Illsley was the perfect bassist to complement Mark Knopfler's guitar style. MK solo is good, but, I hear MK's solo works, the bass is never quite right. MK never should have dissolved Dire Straits, or somehow kept John on for the solo works
Consumers are hugely lazy and ignorant. They dont go out of their way to discover culture, they expect it shovelled to them by youtube or Spotify etc. Artists *can* avoid scoundrels like Spotify, but listeners wont go anywhere else 😕
I was in row 10 center for the Oakland Coleseum show approx 92? BEST SHOW I EVER SAW/HEARD!! they way they started Calling Elvis was just insanely good!
What I would ask is whether the members of Dire Straits besides Mark were on salary or whether it was a profit-sharing arrangement; and, if the latter, among exactly whom and what the split was.
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Great interview. Let me say, Australia loves John too. Dire Straits and John as a solo artist are much loved Down Under.
Very much so. Regards from Adelaide 🇨🇰
Great interview. John comes over very humble, love his solo work.
He was a complete gentleman, you might enjoy this with his mate Guy Fletcher ruclips.net/video/cEL0HZRJ_FE/видео.htmlsi=Z8Msjb53cYtDHx4I
Met John in the mid 80's at the height of his success. Was his golf caddy at Sunningdale golf club for a day, charity event. Very tall man, well over 6 feet, excellent golfer. It was summer, and John was saying he had just met Clapton and other stars a week or two before, while playing at a festival. He was so happy about meeting up with these people as they don't meet often except at festivals on the same bill (that was the impression I got). These musicians are a true band of brothers. Very polite man. He did not say a word about DS or himself, and I didn't ask, he was just so happy to have met his heros/friends again, just like a fan, and still so happy about it a week or two later. Said it like it was the best day of his life so far, all these musos together backstage, on a summers day in beautiful England. And he paid me 75 quid. Normal caddy fee was 50 quid. Probably for keeping my gob shut and just doing my job.
Did you say to him, 'WOW 75 quid, that's money for nothing' ?
One of the great bass players of our time.
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Hey from Dublin. Great interview. John is a Bass Legend. Thanks for uploading
Hi Niall fully agree and I do like also your basscovers as well
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The best interviews are the ones without the egos
John Illsley was the perfect bassist to complement Mark Knopfler's guitar style. MK solo is good, but, I hear MK's solo works, the bass is never quite right. MK never should have dissolved Dire Straits, or somehow kept John on for the solo works
Dire Straits would give you an album of great and diverse songs. MK solo albums ... two good songs and squeak-byer.
Amo suas musicas sou Brasileira
Great interview !
Great interview… thanks 🙏
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Consumers are hugely lazy and ignorant. They dont go out of their way to discover culture, they expect it shovelled to them by youtube or Spotify etc. Artists *can* avoid scoundrels like Spotify, but listeners wont go anywhere else 😕
I was in row 10 center for the Oakland Coleseum show approx 92? BEST SHOW I EVER SAW/HEARD!! they way they started Calling Elvis was just insanely good!
I'm reading an autobiography of John right now ,A fascinating and talented man
Sorry in the broader sense religion drives people apart. Fine within the same religion but other than that just can’t agree with John.
Great interview, and John's book is really good too.
I interviewed John for French local radio a real gentleman he treated me with great respect.
Our Souls go marching on.
Hi, is your channel still going? It's great that you got this interview done?
It certainly is!
I always wonder why the white goods delivery guy in that shop didn’t come forward and claim writing credits…
Sensational!
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What a lovely couple of gentlemen thank you
@@aliampb6949 That really most kind. Thanks for tuning in.
What I would ask is whether the members of Dire Straits besides Mark were on salary or whether it was a profit-sharing arrangement; and, if the latter, among exactly whom and what the split was.
Great Interview ,Never Cared much for Dire Straits , John seems like a Swell Guy .
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