To me, this song listens as an ode to the people in motorsport, the travelling circus from track to track.. and then they finally arrive at Nazareth and the race weekend will start, then the solo, the race builds up all the way to a climax and especially live, the finish flag drops and the music stops (suddenly). Love it !! ❤
The solo in this song is supposed to represent the actual race at the Speedway at Nazareth, that's why the three quick slides down the neck at the end of each of the three parts - three laps, and the car crossing the line three times. Jackie Stewart said playing the guitar was like racing - you try and negotiate the best way through the song, and you have to improvise with the changes of the music or the small mistakes or unexpected turns. This is literally Mark embodying that comparison.
Every time whenever I hear this song at 3:32 I remember my father’s heart skipping a beat. He loved Dire Straits and Mark and his musicians. In loving memory; thanks dad. Thanks for this wonderful memory.
Love the depth of sound of Mark's final solo! I've been to a couple of concerts of his and this one always sounds so powerful! Great piece on drums also.
what a package...true artists all.......and then it's as though knopfler rises above it all as the dreamer who dreamed this music into being and superbly, lovingly brings it..like none other
Lyrics: After two thousand came two thousand and one To be the new champions we were there for to run From springtime in Arizona till the fall in Monterey And the raceways were the battlefields and we fought 'em all the way Was at Phoenix in the morning I had a wake-up call She went around without a warning put me in the wall I drove Long Beach, California with three cracked vertebrae And we went on to Indianapolis, Indiana in May Well the Brickyard's there to crucify anyone who will not learn I climbed a mountain to qualify I went flat through the turns But I was down in the might-have-beens and an old pal good as died And I sat down in Gasoline Alley and I cried Well we were in at the kill again on the Milwaukee Mile And in June up in Michigan we were robbed at Belle Isle Then it was on to Portland, Oregon for the G.I. Joe And I'd blown off almost everyone when my motor let go New England, Ontario we died in the dirt Those walls from mid-Ohio to Toronto they hurt So we came to Road America where we burned up at the lake But at the speedway at Nazareth I made no mistake
New England, Ontario we died in the dirt Those walls from Mid-Ohio to Toronto they hurt So we came to Road America where we burned up at the lake But at the Speedway At Nazareth I made no mistake My Favourite part, full of joyful anticipation
It's true, Ian Thomas is a world class drummer but it's hard to top Danny's electricity and complimentary style. The man is a machine, a breathing metronome. Saw them live last weekend and Ian was good but it's certainly not the same. I figured Danny just didn't have the energy anymore but maybe that's not the case. He was sensational playing percussion accompaniment but it would have been even better to see him on the drums. On another note, MK is such a legend. It was a dream come true finally getting to see him live. What a class act. Oh and Glenn Worf is unbelievable.
@@nickzivs So pleased you got to see the great man himself. I suspect this will be his last world tour. Just a gut feeling. As for Danny, well, it's rumoured Glenn Worf played some part in his downfall. That's incredibly sad if true. Glenn is a sublime bass player but Dudley Philips was also a great accompaniment to MK's style. Anyway, here's a link to a bit about why Danny left www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=3879.15
@@TSK-py2vy Me too. Saw it with my father (it was his birthday present) and it was one of the most emotional concerts I've ever been to. We're both MK fanatics (honestly my favourite musician of all time) and his music has brought us closer together over the years. Does feel like his last tour. I hope not but with his flirting with retirement with the audience at every show it certainly feels that way. That's unfortunate. I did find Ian's style far more technical and sophisticated but lacked that raw grit and emotion you get out of a performance like this from Danny. Ian is just a bit too flashy for me and IMHO MK isn't an incredibly flashy guitarist or lyricists/vocalist for that matter but rather witty so him and Danny's styles gelled well. Either way it was a real treat to finally get to see him.
@@nickzivs Yeah, MK seems to have got a bit carried away with 'best drummer/bassist/musician in the world' tag, which he seems to recite at every concert regarding the band. From what I gather, Glenn Worf didn't care for Danny's style. TBH, Glenn's great but MK doesn't need someone that technically brilliant. Illsley would have sufficed. I'd rather have an average musician in my band than a maestro with a bad attitude. I've not warmed to Worf or Thomas but you'd probably already gathered that! So pleased you got to see Mark with your Dad. That's great. My Dad's still alive but has never really been into music. Sad, really. Anyway, let's hope for another tour - even a low-key one :)
@@TSK-py2vy agree. Danny is far more better than Ian. He is a humble guy too. Never got to see him in person. Though he has replied many times on Facebook. However, I also think Glenn is a fantastic bassist. And he also seems like a great human.
I can listen to this song... again.... again... and again.... the end part is so incredible !!!
I have the same
Absolutely a masterpiece
`Perfect. Best version of this song. Drummer makes it even more special.
And he got canned for boom-tish Thomas!
One of my absolute favorites from him. I just love how it builds and builds in intensity to a fantastic finish !! ♥️ MK
You are so right. I avoid driving when listening to this masterpiece XD
To me, this song listens as an ode to the people in motorsport, the travelling circus from track to track.. and then they finally arrive at Nazareth and the race weekend will start, then the solo, the race builds up all the way to a climax and especially live, the finish flag drops and the music stops (suddenly). Love it !! ❤
The solo in this song is supposed to represent the actual race at the Speedway at Nazareth, that's why the three quick slides down the neck at the end of each of the three parts - three laps, and the car crossing the line three times. Jackie Stewart said playing the guitar was like racing - you try and negotiate the best way through the song, and you have to improvise with the changes of the music or the small mistakes or unexpected turns. This is literally Mark embodying that comparison.
Cool comparison between Indy racing and playing guitar.
@@royalcrown9502 Jackie meant it less literally, and he was talking about George Harrison, but it's still a great quote.
Every time whenever I hear this song at 3:32 I remember my father’s heart skipping a beat. He loved Dire Straits and Mark and his musicians. In loving memory; thanks dad. Thanks for this wonderful memory.
Thunderous guitar and drums. And great lyrics. This is the best song I’ve heard in years. 💥🎸
Love the focus on Danny...and the audio is exceptional in quality. Thnx...!!!
Amazing Danny Cummings on the drums!
2005 tour it's a great tour.
Amazing group but Danny and Mark were on fire!.🔥🔥
Frankly, I don’t even care what MK thinks, this is the best line up by far. The whole thing just grooves.
Danny Cummings is the drum master of this song.
Knopfler always nails it. It can be easy to overlook the rest of the band but they are superb in their own right.
That’s my x brother in law
I’ve probably posted here before, but I’ll say it again, this is absolutely amazing. Brilliant performance. Amazing.
Masterpiece.
Love the depth of sound of Mark's final solo! I've been to a couple of concerts of his and this one always sounds so powerful! Great piece on drums also.
what a package...true artists all.......and then it's as though knopfler rises above it all as the dreamer who dreamed this music into being and superbly, lovingly brings it..like none other
Man this version vibrates so much within my soul.
It's the best version I've seen. Without a doubt. He's just on fire!
Yep. The man's a genius 😍
I love this song in live.
you can feel physicaly the battery. So cool feeling :)
This is pure heaven. I got to see it live. Pure heaven.
I'm immersed in musical bliss!!!
What marvelous musician and harmonist....Respect Mr Knopfler.Love from France
I bloody love that song!
Un Monstre Sacré ! Éblouissant !
Mark made this great but man, O man did the drummer kill it?!
Danny Cummins !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyrics:
After two thousand came two thousand and one
To be the new champions we were there for to run
From springtime in Arizona till the fall in Monterey
And the raceways were the battlefields and we fought 'em all the way
Was at Phoenix in the morning I had a wake-up call
She went around without a warning put me in the wall
I drove Long Beach, California with three cracked vertebrae
And we went on to Indianapolis, Indiana in May
Well the Brickyard's there to crucify anyone who will not learn
I climbed a mountain to qualify I went flat through the turns
But I was down in the might-have-beens and an old pal good as died
And I sat down in Gasoline Alley and I cried
Well we were in at the kill again on the Milwaukee Mile
And in June up in Michigan we were robbed at Belle Isle
Then it was on to Portland, Oregon for the G.I. Joe
And I'd blown off almost everyone when my motor let go
New England, Ontario we died in the dirt
Those walls from mid-Ohio to Toronto they hurt
So we came to Road America where we burned up at the lake
But at the speedway at Nazareth I made no mistake
Incredible song
Omg no need of special effects... just pure magic.
This song is so awesome but live version takes you to another dimension 🤩🥹
Unbelievable 😁
Nice level of overdrive on the Les Paul
New England, Ontario we died in the dirt
Those walls from Mid-Ohio to Toronto they hurt
So we came to Road America where we burned up at the lake
But at the Speedway At Nazareth I made no mistake
My Favourite part, full of joyful anticipation
Superb, what a very cool man he is.
There he stands, MK, the calm at the eye of the hurricane sending bolts of electricity out into the storm.
Wow ❤❤❤❤👍
Ladies and gentlemen….. MR. Danny Cummings
O baterista é incrível!!
From 3.33 until the end is pur magic guitar playing 😊 in concert you could feel pur energy 👍🤩👍
Magic scottish sound. I'm in heaven 🕉☯☮
Que dire ..... du pur bonheur !!
Love mark to bits, but i watch this video for danny!
Dan the Man! So much more passion than the current drummer. It just isn't the same!
wow.
❤❤❤❤
Обожаю Марка
👏👏👏👏🎸
Isto é uma orquestra!
Hate to labour the point but the dynamic between Mark and Danny is awesome. It simply isn’t happening with Ian Thomas.
It's true, Ian Thomas is a world class drummer but it's hard to top Danny's electricity and complimentary style. The man is a machine, a breathing metronome. Saw them live last weekend and Ian was good but it's certainly not the same. I figured Danny just didn't have the energy anymore but maybe that's not the case. He was sensational playing percussion accompaniment but it would have been even better to see him on the drums.
On another note, MK is such a legend. It was a dream come true finally getting to see him live. What a class act. Oh and Glenn Worf is unbelievable.
@@nickzivs So pleased you got to see the great man himself. I suspect this will be his last world tour. Just a gut feeling. As for Danny, well, it's rumoured Glenn Worf played some part in his downfall. That's incredibly sad if true. Glenn is a sublime bass player but Dudley Philips was also a great accompaniment to MK's style. Anyway, here's a link to a bit about why Danny left www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=3879.15
@@TSK-py2vy Me too. Saw it with my father (it was his birthday present) and it was one of the most emotional concerts I've ever been to. We're both MK fanatics (honestly my favourite musician of all time) and his music has brought us closer together over the years. Does feel like his last tour. I hope not but with his flirting with retirement with the audience at every show it certainly feels that way.
That's unfortunate. I did find Ian's style far more technical and sophisticated but lacked that raw grit and emotion you get out of a performance like this from Danny. Ian is just a bit too flashy for me and IMHO MK isn't an incredibly flashy guitarist or lyricists/vocalist for that matter but rather witty so him and Danny's styles gelled well. Either way it was a real treat to finally get to see him.
@@nickzivs Yeah, MK seems to have got a bit carried away with 'best drummer/bassist/musician in the world' tag, which he seems to recite at every concert regarding the band. From what I gather, Glenn Worf didn't care for Danny's style. TBH, Glenn's great but MK doesn't need someone that technically brilliant. Illsley would have sufficed. I'd rather have an average musician in my band than a maestro with a bad attitude. I've not warmed to Worf or Thomas but you'd probably already gathered that! So pleased you got to see Mark with your Dad. That's great. My Dad's still alive but has never really been into music. Sad, really. Anyway, let's hope for another tour - even a low-key one :)
@@TSK-py2vy agree. Danny is far more better than Ian. He is a humble guy too. Never got to see him in person. Though he has replied many times on Facebook.
However, I also think Glenn is a fantastic bassist. And he also seems like a great human.
Ian Thomas can't play drums like that! Bring back Danny!
Totally agree! Mr Horsepower!
Ou va t il chercher tout ça c est beau le talent
Man! PW can keep it rolling.
Hey Mark. How’s life. Stay safe GES
Mamma mia..
Люблю!!!
Cold turkey
The one with the group and Emmie Lou Harris I enjoy more
Makes me sweat.
Гимфор и Марк лучше!!!