Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris - If This Is Goodbye (Real Live Roadrunning | Official Live Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 31 окт 2024

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  • @LJLW0629
    @LJLW0629 9 месяцев назад +491

    I love how they just come on the stage and perform - no backup singers and dancers - no crazy costumes - no theatrics - pure talent!

    • @frankgasperini930
      @frankgasperini930 8 месяцев назад +16

      Absolutely. When you are that good--- you don't need any tricks or gimmicks at all!

    • @paulreutemann5953
      @paulreutemann5953 8 месяцев назад +8

      YES!

    • @IvanVangansen-gf4eg
      @IvanVangansen-gf4eg 7 месяцев назад +6

      Happy birthday .. perfect song.
      .Dire Straits.. M
      Mike Knopfler

    • @rogerpoole1862
      @rogerpoole1862 7 месяцев назад +3

      Exactly that, and in my opinion this live version is far better than the Studio version.

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      @marcohiedl1044 7 месяцев назад

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  • @connykappes7801
    @connykappes7801 12 дней назад +22

    I am here still listening in October 2024. I love it so much❤

  • @melvynmachin9499
    @melvynmachin9499 10 месяцев назад +318

    This is for my wonderful wife Karen who I lost three years ago to cancer I couldn’t think of a better tribute to her ❤❤❤

    • @andrzejczechowski2264
      @andrzejczechowski2264 8 месяцев назад +15

      I lost my beloved Elisabeth several months ago (cancer)....my eyes are getting wet

    • @josephcannon-vn8ie
      @josephcannon-vn8ie 7 месяцев назад +15

      Your message crushed me. Lost my wife of 42 years 3 years ago. Loss unspeakable. God bless you, my, friend..

    • @dogsnot4845
      @dogsnot4845 6 месяцев назад +7

      Turn your grey sky's into Blue xxx 💕

    • @ljerkahubert4744
      @ljerkahubert4744 6 месяцев назад +5

      Is this for me and my beloved husband now...........?!

    • @dogsnot4845
      @dogsnot4845 6 месяцев назад +3

      So sorry to hear .
      😕Xx

  • @ianrundle5862
    @ianrundle5862 5 месяцев назад +267

    When Knoffler or Clapton touch a guitar, it becomes an instrument of heaven.

    • @dharmaambesa2730
      @dharmaambesa2730 5 месяцев назад +6

      Absolutely agree. Heavenly's sounds.

    • @notaylorhere
      @notaylorhere 5 месяцев назад +3

      Amen

    • @dimitrispapadopoulos9245
      @dimitrispapadopoulos9245 4 месяца назад +2

      Guitarists of the past knew how to make u love guitar and want to buy one. Now what? Who? RUclips shredders and harmonics? Wrong turn for guitar.

    • @bethklippel3458
      @bethklippel3458 3 месяца назад +2

      And Bruce 😊

    • @Guido1212
      @Guido1212 2 месяца назад

      While I agree 100 percent, I'm as taken by his vocals as his guitar. He lives where he can live and it's perfect.

  • @philipnorman201
    @philipnorman201 Год назад +337

    Hi all, I'm 72 years old. I live on a small Atlantic island in my retirement. Mark knopfler gets me through my day, I listen to his music every night. Thankyou Mark for the wonderful music you have created over the years, I will die a happy man.

    • @pjbscript
      @pjbscript Год назад +18

      Amen brother

    • @happydays3678
      @happydays3678 Год назад +20

      Beautifully put my friend. Best Wishes to you. ❤

    • @davgilmore6858
      @davgilmore6858 Год назад +20

      Hi, 1:32 in the morning somewhere in France, and my insomnia also leads me to Mark Knopfler's videos. What a superb piece, really it is a pure pleasure. I wish you many more happy years listening to Mark Knopfler.

    • @richardwolfe-o6d
      @richardwolfe-o6d Год назад +11

      Makes me feel like a kid back in the 60s again

    • @hntrains2
      @hntrains2 8 месяцев назад

      Do you have to be there?
      If I were on an island, I would not need the company of a singer who is oblivious to my existence. Not every night, anyway.

  • @janetpontin9490
    @janetpontin9490 7 месяцев назад +21

    My late husband loved both of these great musicians. He played All the Roadrunning so much. I chose this song for his memorial service. Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @dianeboud6772
    @dianeboud6772 3 месяца назад +107

    This music just melts me, I'm now 73..
    thankyou Mark and Emmy❤

    • @MegaGrumpyoldman
      @MegaGrumpyoldman 2 месяца назад +4

      Me too !

    • @petrruzicka3960
      @petrruzicka3960 2 месяца назад

      ​@@MegaGrumpyoldman11.8.2024 10 30

    • @sirianearthwalker1253
      @sirianearthwalker1253 2 месяца назад +7

      Same for me, this song gives me serious heart squeezes. I'm 75 now and while I plan on being around for years yet I want this played at my funeral.

    • @robertlesliebryant3414
      @robertlesliebryant3414 2 месяца назад +3

      Me too Diane , 74 in November,
      Regards from Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿
      In my bed, peaceful , and with this Beautiful " Heavenly " music.

    • @malimujo6048
      @malimujo6048 2 месяца назад +3

      this song unites us with all our loved ones in a shared soul that enjoys

  • @garylangley9330
    @garylangley9330 3 месяца назад +68

    I was 84 on the 18th. I still love this song. 2 great musicians.

  • @chrissylvadasocalhomes
    @chrissylvadasocalhomes 10 месяцев назад +88

    Hey everyone. I'm 57. Born and raised in Southern California riding waves and chasing the sun. I grew up listening to the very BEST music via my parents. Mark Knopfler represents the very best of what I got!

    • @alterstassfurter5743
      @alterstassfurter5743 2 месяца назад +1

      To me he ist one of the best, next to David Gilmour and many others...btw I am 60+ living in Germany

    • @ingewakup3322
      @ingewakup3322 5 дней назад

      ❤ !!!

  • @user-gl2eq2ly4g
    @user-gl2eq2ly4g 9 месяцев назад +77

    No fluff no distractions .... Just beautiful music from two fantastic performers

  • @richardedkins8856
    @richardedkins8856 Год назад +185

    Mark Knopfler ..... the REAL deal. Great guitarist. One of the very best.

    • @philiplawrence2785
      @philiplawrence2785 Год назад +12

      Every time I listen to this it brings tears to my eyes 😢and I’m 71 years old

    • @williamnorrey5528
      @williamnorrey5528 11 месяцев назад +11

      ​@@philiplawrence2785
      You are never to old to cry 🙌

    • @dominiquegeorges5918
      @dominiquegeorges5918 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@philiplawrence2785 moi aussi , j'ai aussi 71 ans et je les écoute tous les 2 chaque soir avant d'aller au lit . C'est le meilleur anti dépresseur et surtout sans effets nocifs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Katrin-fh1om
      @Katrin-fh1om 6 месяцев назад +2

      Den är underbar hj o kh❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😅

  • @peterjongsma3221
    @peterjongsma3221 11 месяцев назад +85

    Mark Knopfler and Emmy Lou.
    What a Gorgeous Musical Event.
    Timeless.

  • @MichaelBuchanan-qg8ii
    @MichaelBuchanan-qg8ii 9 месяцев назад +142

    I never realized until very recently how stunningly beautiful Emmy Lou's voice was, and together with Mark's vocals and guitar, sounds like something straight out of heaven, the harmony is perfect. It absolutely captured my heart and soul. Must be the most soulful song I've ever heard.

    • @oldnatty61
      @oldnatty61 8 месяцев назад

      Wake the fuck up mother fucker! Not just voice.

    • @WildPhotoShooter
      @WildPhotoShooter 7 месяцев назад +9

      Emmylou has one of the most recognisable voices in the world, in harmony she cuts through beautifully, always complimenting the other vocalists.

    • @Peace_nJoy
      @Peace_nJoy 7 месяцев назад +4

      I was thinking exactly same..

    • @michaelwells6797
      @michaelwells6797 7 месяцев назад +5

      Go back and listen to the Records recorded by Gram Parsons and Emmy Lou,they are some of the greatest duets ever sung. The Lady is Pure Class.

    • @lornamaher2369
      @lornamaher2369 7 месяцев назад +4

      This is beyond stunning ❤

  • @RexKunze
    @RexKunze 7 месяцев назад +16

    Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Musik.
    Mark und Emmylou sind einfach unbeschreiblich. Das ist wahre Musik.
    Danke.❤

  • @maggiemorrissey494
    @maggiemorrissey494 6 месяцев назад +86

    This album was superb. Such beautiful talent. Emmylou Harris's crystal voice and Mark's husky tones. A match made in heaven. This song was lovely, so heartbreakingly sad. If this is goodbye xxx

  • @lynneanderson1385
    @lynneanderson1385 2 месяца назад +87

    Famous last words: I am 84 and most big people in my life I’ve said good-bye to.
    So, I thank you two for singing the song of my heart.

    • @ChrisArney-td7cz
      @ChrisArney-td7cz Месяц назад +3

      I whole heatedly agree . The words " our love comes shining red and gold ", always send shivers down my spine .
      Chris Arney.

    • @jackbobrick1893
      @jackbobrick1893 Месяц назад +3

      Lynn I am 86 on Sunday, they call us the living dead, its true we are living on borrowed time, according to any chart, or graft, assembled by man,, but I love every day that im given, the sunrises, an sun sets, have never been any prettier, the flowers can get no sweeter, nor the birds sing no better, as now, Enjoy the moment,,

    • @kenwilson762
      @kenwilson762 29 дней назад +2

      I;m also 84 (nearly 85) si share your comment

  • @RichGilpin
    @RichGilpin 2 года назад +324

    Her voice is such a perfect match to his guitar. Love them both individually and together they performed with magic!

  • @ronaldstephens5405
    @ronaldstephens5405 Год назад +355

    God these people are the real professionals of the music industry. It doesn't get much better than this.

    • @jderijk519
      @jderijk519 Год назад +7

      Yep, think about this as music at my funeral.

    • @robertferguson533
      @robertferguson533 Год назад +1

      Yes Sir

    • @lindascanlan6317
      @lindascanlan6317 Год назад +2

      Agree....

    • @CB-xr1eg
      @CB-xr1eg 11 месяцев назад

      Why are you telling God? If he's up there, he already knows.

    • @christinecosgrove954
      @christinecosgrove954 10 месяцев назад +2

      Wonderfully sad song remember when I heard the twin towers had fallen and seeing the horror unfold tears and more tears and I live in Glasgow Scotland but could feel the emotion of the people in New York. December 2023 still very raw ❤

  • @MinoruMikeAoki
    @MinoruMikeAoki 4 года назад +2849

    Today is my birthday. I'm 84 now. I love Mark Knopfler music/song. This is a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing, ARIGATOU, from Tokyo, Japan. I'm quite healthy and hope quite a far away from when I have to say GOODBYE. I have travelled around the world when I was young and have had a wonderful life. I do wish everyone of you have a wonderful bless from the GOD.

    • @carriesee8547
      @carriesee8547 4 года назад +90

      Happy birthday late, it sounds like you’ve had a wonderful life. Many more. You are one of the lucky ones who are intelligent to realize it. Best wishes for many more.

    • @MinoruMikeAoki
      @MinoruMikeAoki 4 года назад +98

      @@carriesee8547 Thank you, Carrie!... I have lived in the outskirts of Tokyo when we had day-and-night air-bombings by B-29 during 1944 through 45. I was 8 and 9 years old at that time. I was also young enough not to be drafted. Yes, I am a lucky survivor.

    • @bettefrench9642
      @bettefrench9642 4 года назад +23

      Neiĺ young harvest moon

    • @vinegum8835
      @vinegum8835 4 года назад +41

      Hugs from Norway to you!
      All the best to you, but drop the "God" thing..
      That is always been a control mechanism...nothing else..
      Forget the god's in the books and concentrate on the real thing.
      HBD

    • @MinoruMikeAoki
      @MinoruMikeAoki 4 года назад +17

      @@vinegum8835 Thank you for great advice!

  • @rubenfinch2918
    @rubenfinch2918 Год назад +100

    What can I say...THE BEST OF THE BEST BOTH OF THEM..I AM 80 AND STILL LISTEN TO ALL THESE TALENTED PEOPLE .MUSIC HAS NEVER BEEN THE SAME.SINCE..THEIR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.💖🙅🏻💖

    • @Flix-d3j
      @Flix-d3j Год назад +3

      Yes indeed they have rewritten the belief that contemporary music is only for the young.

    • @dbh931
      @dbh931 11 месяцев назад +3

      I'm 81 and Emily Lou Harris has always been a favorite of mine. Then daughter who was living in UK and my Son said you've got to hear Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Mark then moved to US, cleaned up personal life and is one of the best guitarist in the world. No pick, just finger picking.

  •  10 месяцев назад +87

    I was fortunate to see this show in Stockholm. When Emmylou opened her mouth and started singing tears came running down my face 😢 such beauty ♥️

  • @chriscoleman7217
    @chriscoleman7217 15 дней назад +8

    I’m an 82 year old bloke in floods of tears listening to this

  • @henkmarianneNoort
    @henkmarianneNoort Год назад +25

    My fatherinlaw passed away and my wife thought this song should be played on the day of his funeral in church. After that she listened a thousands times to this song, with tears in her eyes. Now my wife passed away recently and at the end of the burialceremony in the church I had arranged to play this song for her! Now I am crying every time when I hear this song! Soooo Good! Soooo Intense! So oo heartfilling! I am greatful to Mark and Emmylou. This song will last forever in my heart!

  • @mikesamolsky4719
    @mikesamolsky4719 2 месяца назад +19

    I turned 83 on the 7th of August and still think she is a beautiful woman at all ages and her voice is just as beautiful

  • @jonlynch
    @jonlynch 3 года назад +248

    My God this is beautiful. The way Emmylou hangs on every note in the opening verse, is absolutely haunting. To know now that this was written to capture a phone call on 9/11 from one of the Twin Towers , knowing it was their last words. Close your eyes, and hear every word. It's just breathtakingly beautiful. Two legends... thank you.

    • @trevorpickering8660
      @trevorpickering8660 2 года назад +19

      I didn’t know that. Thank you 😊

    • @marietjieswart6093
      @marietjieswart6093 2 года назад +8

      I can to this music 24 hours.per day
      I love the intence soft way of singing he is a genius in music no matter what kind of music. No wonder even.Diana and the.Queen love his music!!!!!

    • @barbarawilson958
      @barbarawilson958 2 года назад +9

      Isn't this beautiful

    • @jacquelynelmore3282
      @jacquelynelmore3282 2 года назад +11

      Wow...just wow so poignant and heart rending, so sad but so noble it shines like a beacon like gold

    • @paulm5443
      @paulm5443 2 года назад +17

      Yes and Emmylou didn't know it was written for the people involved in 9/11 tragedy when she first sang it. It was only later she found out.

  • @evelynbertoni9535
    @evelynbertoni9535 6 месяцев назад +77

    The sorrowful look on Mark’s face tears at my heart. To not have discovered my admiration for Mark’s talents until the age of 72 I figure is better late than never.

    • @geraldarcher8194
      @geraldarcher8194 3 месяца назад +2

      I know your feelings I am 79 and have only just found his music . He like Eric Clapton are geniuses when they have a guitar in their hands. Shame that I have missed so many years listening to him.

    • @humboldtharry1289
      @humboldtharry1289 2 месяца назад +3

      Dire Straits first album is incredible! If you haven’t checked it out ,it’s highly recommended by me! 😁

    • @Cazz48
      @Cazz48 2 месяца назад

      Me too, at 75.

    • @janbaran7635
      @janbaran7635 2 месяца назад

      ​@@humboldtharry1289 I'm 67. I remember first contact with Dire Straits music. I was in 7 Heaven.

  • @Darrell081
    @Darrell081 8 месяцев назад +23

    How on earth does he get that beautiful tone. It is so beautiful.

  • @cathydriggars8896
    @cathydriggars8896 4 месяца назад +28

    My Mother sang it to me and my two sisters when we were in the car for road trips! Miss you my Mama!❤❤❤

  • @WendyField-ny7mx
    @WendyField-ny7mx 10 месяцев назад +45

    This is the most hauntingly beautiful song I have EVER heard. Pitch perfect from Emmylou and exquisite guitar work, as usual from Mark

  • @corlangedijk2392
    @corlangedijk2392 2 года назад +42

    I’am 77 years old, but this is the best music i ever heard. Booth are magnificent outstanding musicions.

  • @williamnorrey5528
    @williamnorrey5528 Год назад +71

    what a beautiful and haunting song from emmylou and Mark what a great tribute to all those who suffered and those still suffering may your broken heart's be mended 💔❤️‍🩹🙏✨️

    • @karinseidel4446
      @karinseidel4446 29 дней назад +1

      Wie Traurig,wir haben unsere Geliebte Tochter Anja an den Krebs Verloren,ich Weine nicht nur bei Liedern,ich Tuh das immer und Überall,ein Kind verlieren ist das schlimmste im Leben was es gibt.🙏

  • @darleneswire9419
    @darleneswire9419 5 лет назад +473

    Eyes closed floating on the sound of Knopfler's guitar tears rolling down my face as I listen to the beautiful words coming from their gentle soulful voices. I feel I've just been given a gift .

    • @karimpaulrifaat3443
      @karimpaulrifaat3443 5 лет назад +4

      sure. peut etres ❓❗

    • @tom.hoffmann6585
      @tom.hoffmann6585 5 лет назад +7

      Darlene and Scott you are right on🎸🎼🎶

    • @sjs928
      @sjs928 5 лет назад +14

      ....a wonderful gift.... Knoffler's riffs , and Emmylou's voice of an angel....
      Simply magic

    • @deanmary1969
      @deanmary1969 4 года назад +8

      Amen..A Gift absolutely..well said Great Post Thank You...ol man way down in TX....jd

    • @rogerbriggs9802
      @rogerbriggs9802 4 года назад +14

      Another song that made my eyes leak.

  • @AllanStaib
    @AllanStaib 2 месяца назад +18

    Just heard Bob Seger passed away yesterday. This song rings true for so many of us. I’m 76 so just three years behind him. Thanks for your music Bob! RIP

    • @andrewnoorollah5389
      @andrewnoorollah5389 2 месяца назад +2

      Don't believe that's accurate, fortunately.

    • @nononever3592
      @nononever3592 2 месяца назад

      A hoax.

    • @MariaDiazskn
      @MariaDiazskn Месяц назад

      Still alive and kicking. Don't bury people before their time.

  • @BazColne
    @BazColne Год назад +23

    Knopfler is a man who knows how to reprise a solo. What a great combination these two made.

  • @truthmatters1950
    @truthmatters1950 2 года назад +56

    The contradicting beauty and sadness in sound and imagery is exquisite in its painful stabs to the heart. Magnificent duo!

  • @shopkidadventureclub4140
    @shopkidadventureclub4140 2 месяца назад +13

    Today the most beautiful song ever written. A flood of beautiful tears

  • @JaneKellie-uh3mo
    @JaneKellie-uh3mo 11 месяцев назад +15

    Ive always loved Mark Knopfler's Music. I just love his genius guitar playing.
    Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris Voices Combine So Perfectly. Thankyou 💗

  • @judithmcpeck707
    @judithmcpeck707 3 года назад +430

    Such a beautiful song ! Lost my husband to cancer 10 months ago and this song is for him! Rip my love❤

  • @yeungyeung-q9k
    @yeungyeung-q9k 13 дней назад +16

    2024 Who with me on here 🫶💕

  • @leorahenry711
    @leorahenry711 3 месяца назад +530

    Who is still loving this in 2024???

  • @KelpieDog
    @KelpieDog 2 года назад +498

    Knopfler and Harris, what could be a better combination? A masterpiece of music.

  • @gordonmcginnis7274
    @gordonmcginnis7274 2 года назад +18

    Performances like this make me wish we all lived hundreds of years. If we did we'd never tire of hearing this.

  • @Topmember
    @Topmember Год назад +50

    Listening to this video every September 11, since 2006, we remember the many lives that were destroyed, damaged and changed forever and, in particular, the folk aboard the Boeing 757-222 (United Airlines Flight 93 ) whose last communications with loved ones inspired the lyrics and composition of this extraordinary and hauntingly beautiful song, and performance.

    • @NoThankYouReally
      @NoThankYouReally Год назад +1

      Listening with you, friend. Again.
      See you next year.

    • @stevenwoolner3343
      @stevenwoolner3343 Год назад

      How many people died on that awful day?

    • @stevenwoolner3343
      @stevenwoolner3343 Год назад +1

      No wonder you went to war!

    • @stevenwoolner3343
      @stevenwoolner3343 Год назад

      O wait a minute I see that nearly 33000 Americans died in the same year due to shootings in the USA. I’m sure things will get better, oh wait it’s raised to nearly 49000 ten years later. Gosh I guess there must be another expensive war on the horizon.. those blooming Canadians must have known.

    • @user-rj5ld9gk6u
      @user-rj5ld9gk6u 3 месяца назад

      The twin towers went down 2001 September 11 and building number 7 collapsed in sympathy.

  • @chipsterb4946
    @chipsterb4946 2 года назад +110

    Today is hardly the first time I’ve listened to this beautiful performance. Mark Knopfler’s way of honoring all of the people who died on September 11th, 2001 is unmatched. Heart wrenching, painful yet absolutely gorgeous, focusing on the very best part of humanity. And Emmylou makes perfect even better.
    Heartfelt thanks to you both.

    • @ulrichwill496
      @ulrichwill496 2 года назад +2

      👍👍👍❤️❤️ Love from Switzerland

    • @davestark7776
      @davestark7776 2 года назад +5

      'makes perfect even better', stealing that.

    • @malehuseng8196
      @malehuseng8196 2 года назад +2

      เสียเวลานั่งคิด. นาฬิกาบอกเวลาผิด. นั่งคิดอยู่คนเดียว. หน้างงไม่มีเธอมา

    • @loriburke7856
      @loriburke7856 2 года назад +2

      1

  • @jryan2313
    @jryan2313 Год назад +35

    Two extraordinary talents, how she still has a voice like that is incredible. Sounds like she did 30 years ago.

  • @macmcglosson2739
    @macmcglosson2739 Год назад +23

    We are so blessed to be able to hear these two unbelievably talented performers unite together in some beautiful music, she is still beautiful and so is her voice and Mark is still so skilled on his guitar and his unmistakable voice is so special as the two harmonize perfectly...God bless you both🙏❤️👍

  • @Whiplash1937
    @Whiplash1937 3 года назад +681

    Mr Knopfler and Miss Emmy Lou,in my opinion are living legends.I grew up listening to both of them and will never stray from this kind of music.Thank God for good clean music like this that can touch our hearts and stir our souls.

  • @rosemarymurphy9241
    @rosemarymurphy9241 2 года назад +137

    This beautiful song with two well matched voices brings tears.Such a plaintive sound, sublimely performed. Love you both, the world has been lucky to hear your music over all these years.🌹❤

    • @dampwally611
      @dampwally611 2 года назад +2

      so why oh why do people in the audiecne whoop and yelp in the dramatic pauses? I would throw them out.

    • @ampersandtay
      @ampersandtay 2 года назад

      You soppy ol' thing - he says, wiping a raindrop from his cheek.

    • @lencalneggia8884
      @lencalneggia8884 Год назад

      Yes I play many of his songs over and over again and never never get tired of listening too them

  • @reinhardschuster8006
    @reinhardschuster8006 Год назад +24

    Their music has accompanied me for 40 years. Thank you for that !!!

  • @glennatkinson9948
    @glennatkinson9948 Год назад +53

    This song is utter perfection
    Gives me chills every time I hear it
    I share it with everyone I know
    Mark and Emmy Lou Absolutely awesome🤷‍♂️👍🕊❤️❤️🎶🎶

  • @lindamateri7298
    @lindamateri7298 3 года назад +369

    You mix Mark Knopfler’s flawless guitar playing and Emmylou Harris’s Beautiful voice and this is the result,, Perfection , hauntingly serene song,, I never get tired of hearing this piece ,,,

    • @ginocandia5770
      @ginocandia5770 3 года назад +4

      I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves😊😊the song but when last did you play it.

    • @jpwhiteside3768
      @jpwhiteside3768 2 года назад +4

      Right now!

    • @vansmith1029
      @vansmith1029 2 года назад +10

      @@ginocandia5770
      Oh no sir!
      This is one of the most heartfelt songs I read the subject of this song and that even makes it very hard to not be tearful!
      For those that do not know Mark wrote the song about the people trapped in the twin towers on the 9/11 attack calling their families!
      That is truly heart breaking to listen to and actually think about what was going on in that disgraceful cowardly act by terrorist!❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @vansmith1029
      @vansmith1029 2 года назад +2

      @@jpwhiteside3768
      I Dug Up A Diamond with Emmy Lou and a wonderful guitar duet with Richard Bennett is a heartbreaker👍❤️❤️❤️

    • @carlalakins
      @carlalakins Год назад

      Same here.

  • @ajegli6736
    @ajegli6736 4 года назад +322

    Emmylou is a gift from heaven

  • @helgareginavogel4190
    @helgareginavogel4190 Год назад +3

    Was für ein wunderschönes gefühlvolles Duett. Danke für die tolle Interpretation.

  • @danwilson6924
    @danwilson6924 2 года назад +31

    I am kying in this hospital dying, thinking of my beautiful wife and listening to this song and Remeo & Juliet crying like a baby knowing i shall never feel love again.

  • @peterwindsor540
    @peterwindsor540 3 года назад +183

    Possibly the greatest love song ever. The heartbreaking voice of Emmy Lou Harris and the sublime guitar of MK is just wonderful. The backstory makes it even more poignant.

    • @bunnybenchaim7027
      @bunnybenchaim7027 Год назад +1

      what is the back story?

    • @berlin.nightowl
      @berlin.nightowl Год назад

      @@bunnybenchaim7027 I'd like to know too

    • @mxaexm
      @mxaexm Год назад +7

      My understanding is that this song is a “conversation “ between someone who is trapped in one of the towers in NYC during 9-11 attacks and his or her loved one.

    • @peterwindsor540
      @peterwindsor540 Год назад +12

      @@mxaexm I believe the lyrics were written by Emmy Lou Harris as a tribute to all those who died at 9/11, and in particular, to those, in the hi-jacked planes or the towers, who used their mobile phones to call those they loved when it became clear that there was not going to be a happy ending. I am 94 and this still makes me cry every time I hear it.

    • @PavelBele
      @PavelBele Год назад +1

      It's a 911 song. Emmylue didn't knew this at first. When she realised that....then this happend

  • @marianwarzycha1196
    @marianwarzycha1196 Год назад +12

    Głos Marka powala mnie na kolana ,a oczy wilgotnieją od łez.Ten duet to mistrzostwo świata. Boże jak dobrze ,że ich nam dałeś

  • @craigkirk3171
    @craigkirk3171 5 лет назад +81

    Unbelievable guitar work at the end of this duet; could not have ended this amazing song any better and anyone who truly appreciates Mark's talent will recognise just how brilliant he finished this song. A master of masters at work!!

  • @thomascleveland8121
    @thomascleveland8121 Год назад +33

    Two of the greatest at what they do, doin it together. Masters of the Universe. Thank you both for so much joy over all these years.

  • @Sopransängerin
    @Sopransängerin 2 месяца назад +4

    Ich bin 80 Jahre. Mark Knopfler ist einfach großartig. Danke für die wunderschöne Musik. Ich liebe sie ❤❤❤

  • @johnprice7303
    @johnprice7303 Год назад +17

    My eye's are now full of tears, the absolute love of my life passed away on 20/9/2019 and I now still I miss my wondeful wife more than mere words could possibly describe. I truly wish that I was present at that paricular concert.

    • @peefify
      @peefify 4 месяца назад

      I wept...cause I understand... mine has gone home on 1st July 2020... Life has been ever empty since then😢😢

    • @eddiebirch2067
      @eddiebirch2067 Месяц назад

      Thinking and praying for you John brother

  • @michaelcolloton6971
    @michaelcolloton6971 6 лет назад +169

    I'm so glad I stumbled on to this. As I expected from these two, there isn't an extra note in the whole piece and there isn't a note missing. I call that perfect.

    • @mariocastillo525
      @mariocastillo525 6 лет назад +4

      Lo mejor un clásico me encantan los diré straits

    • @michelemillerdzialdowski5665
      @michelemillerdzialdowski5665 6 лет назад +4

      Well put. I totally agree.

    • @daviddemar8749
      @daviddemar8749 6 лет назад +4

      Michael Colloton
      Couldn't agree more!!!
      Yay, Mark and Emmylou! what could be better? Eric and Sheryl doing Wonderful Tonight, maybe?

    • @elisafrye2115
      @elisafrye2115 Год назад

      Beautifully expressed… I cannot think of a lovelier tribute.❤️

  • @robl5455
    @robl5455 5 лет назад +62

    This song is heartbreaking and beautiful. The outro solo sounds like the guitar is crying for all of those people. Wonderful tribute.

  • @ivanitczykok6157
    @ivanitczykok6157 3 года назад +45

    Two gods of music coming together for utter perfection

    • @suflo8245
      @suflo8245 3 года назад

      One God and one Goddess 😍

  • @spomenkazlokolica3061
    @spomenkazlokolica3061 6 месяцев назад +9

    MK is a unique example of a decent and noble man, endowed with numerous talents. I admire him! ❤

  • @jackvandelinde582
    @jackvandelinde582 3 года назад +104

    I lost my dearest beautiful wife last August , yesterday would have been her 81 birthday. Tonight I'm hearing this song with tears in my eyes

  • @monolithsound
    @monolithsound 2 года назад +82

    Her voice knocks me over every time. Together they're magic.

    • @jderijk519
      @jderijk519 2 года назад +3

      The same here, wouw !!!!

    • @catherineriddle1191
      @catherineriddle1191 Год назад +4

      This song hits my heart. So lovely

    • @monolithsound
      @monolithsound Год назад +2

      @@catherineriddle1191 I agree! They're both so soulful and thank goodness, still appreciated.

    • @davidbird5018
      @davidbird5018 Год назад +2

      I fell in love with her voice hearing her harmonize with Gram Parsons, so sweet and real. I saw her in the late 70s in mankato mn, love to see her again! Her and Linda Ronstadt were huge, still are!

  • @pattan4735
    @pattan4735 2 месяца назад +2

    ❤I was just finishing my university days in London when Dire Straits with Mark was most listened to. I bought all of Dire Straits albums and still with me. Dire Straits music & songs are unique and will always remain in me.
    Thanks Dire Straits, thanks Mark. God blessing to you all. 🙏

  • @chrisrushforth710
    @chrisrushforth710 Год назад +30

    First time I have heard this it's beautiful. The guitar playing fits Emmylou's voice and the lyrics. Fabulous thanks Mark for posting.

  • @martinpooley3944
    @martinpooley3944 Год назад +91

    Emmylou has the most wonderful voice for sad songs. She could sing the telephone directory and have us all in tears by 'Aardvark'.

  • @KenBastron
    @KenBastron Год назад +16

    Thank You Mark for this beautiful tribute and for the challenge of living out our glory, which is loving one another ! 8:20am

  • @stephenbaxter3956
    @stephenbaxter3956 3 года назад +15

    Played at my adorable wife's 'Celebration of Life' yesterday. So uplifting! Till.......! Just shout my angel, just shout! xxxx

  • @patshep68
    @patshep68 4 года назад +326

    This woman is so pure of voice, and this guitarist is so beyond words for me, I play guitar largely because of him, and the songs on this album are poetic and beautiful

  • @ganeshvaidyanathan8355
    @ganeshvaidyanathan8355 9 месяцев назад +8

    Absolutely beautiful…brings back memories of the last words my life partner Geetha whispered to me before she passed🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys
    @RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 5 лет назад +69

    Emmylou is as beautiful as she ever was and truly a phenom along with one of the best guitar players in the world~!!!!!

  • @maximflor
    @maximflor 3 года назад +177

    This is the definition of perfection. When the music and the singing are perfect, you don't need weird gimmicks.

    • @rosemarymurphy9241
      @rosemarymurphy9241 2 года назад +2

      Definitely agree, no gimmicks just two superb artistes, on a stage with an excellent band, no silly lighting or pyrotechnics. Perfection can not be bettered, youngsters take note and learn.

    • @lencalneggia8884
      @lencalneggia8884 Год назад

      Is it true Mark plays only by ear?

    • @lukavanrensburg7041
      @lukavanrensburg7041 Год назад +2

      @@lencalneggia8884 he almost certainly can read music very well. But at this level of skill he can almost certainly work anything out by ear

    • @lencalneggia8884
      @lencalneggia8884 Год назад

      Thanks my info was wrong. I consider myself the best guitar player

    • @lencalneggia8884
      @lencalneggia8884 Год назад

      Sorry that should be "consider MK" the best guitar player

  • @klaus.s.blechner467
    @klaus.s.blechner467 21 день назад +5

    Music directly send out of Heaven for wonderful men : Thank you eternaly
    Mark and Emmylou!!!
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    Klaus S. Blechner, Detmold (Germany)🏵

  • @Porettob70
    @Porettob70 3 года назад +18

    Een fantastisch duo. Mark Knopfler één van de allerbeste gitaristen ter wereld en Emmylou Harris een icoon op het gebied van Country muziek in Amerika.

  • @effiebalass9469
    @effiebalass9469 4 месяца назад +26

    Just beautiful, words can’t describe this master peace. Nostalgia of days gone by when music had a meaning of our generation.

  • @am2pm.705
    @am2pm.705 16 дней назад +1

    Hello from 🌵Tucson AZ🌵…I’m 74…listening to these
    and many other geniuses…for +55 years…many thanks for the joy,
    Beauty and speaking my hearts’ truth with music & lyrics
    P O E T R Y

  • @advangool6031
    @advangool6031 6 лет назад +183

    i have heard this 120 times, and tears keep coming in my eyes, Everytime this song, these voices, and this music touches me. It is one of the best songs,and for sure the best version.

    • @terrywilliams9719
      @terrywilliams9719 4 года назад +4

      Ad Van Gool You have a excellent taste in real music sir

    • @ziblot1235
      @ziblot1235 4 года назад +1

      Time for 121!

    • @thomaswild2957
      @thomaswild2957 4 года назад +5

      me too, don't count anymore the replays, hahaha what a perfect combination, flowless

    • @donnyarmstrong9559
      @donnyarmstrong9559 4 года назад +2

      With you hombre, it was difficult to hit your thumbs up for sure!

  • @mathmusic1490
    @mathmusic1490 4 года назад +55

    This 'take' could've been the last take of this song and gone right onto the CD. Such an amazing beautiful, sad song performed in outstanding fashion by Mark, Emmylou and their tight backup band. Thank you! Bless all those commenting here and all those in this Covid time.

  • @rogerraymondunplugged
    @rogerraymondunplugged 2 года назад +12

    Omg. I can’t believe I haven’t heard this song. A mate of mine just sent it to me. Thank you Mark mate. I cried. Especially at the loss of our Queen Elizabeth II. I also lost an uncle in Oz aged 95. It’s 23:15 hrs 16/09/22 Good bye to our Queen. Long live The Queen. She will be remembered always.

  • @lindalangford4470
    @lindalangford4470 2 года назад +28

    Your voices are beautiful the raw emotions shine thru. Absolutely wonderful!!

  • @JoannaOkrepky
    @JoannaOkrepky 2 месяца назад +11

    My husband of 48yrs loved this song, he has since passed away 02/24/24 ❤

  • @Silverblade61
    @Silverblade61 2 года назад +17

    Knopfler goosebumps....... Guitar King forever .

  • @domenicov_versus3789
    @domenicov_versus3789 5 лет назад +124

    Another gem by Mark written as only he can do with the deep delicacy and the right respect for the victims and the force of their love.... despite everything. This beautiful duet is very moving and intense. Thanks Mark and Emmylou.

    • @paulharm3943
      @paulharm3943 3 года назад

      Emmy and Mark compliment each other. Just great.

    • @CARNELIANTURQUOISE
      @CARNELIANTURQUOISE 3 года назад +1

      The whole album is really good, I wish they'd do another one!

    • @lindascanlan6317
      @lindascanlan6317 3 года назад

      So respectful

  • @topgazza
    @topgazza 4 года назад +28

    Oh wow. Emmylou had and still has the voice of an angel. So much emotion and so much control. Beautiful, just beautiful. Add Mark's guitar and you have perfection

  • @ColleenDixonGreig
    @ColleenDixonGreig 26 дней назад +2

    So Beautiful, a wonderful tribute to Chris Kristofferson. RIP Kris, forever free ❤

  • @DJWRailroad
    @DJWRailroad 6 лет назад +200

    Since his days after leaving Dyer Straits, I have come to really appreciate this man's true appreciation for the guitar. Knopfler's style is truly unique, with his trademark string bending style.
    Do you even realize you're performing in front of a live audience Knopler? Looks like you're completely lost in your music, totally absorbed, oblivious to anything happening before you. As a guitarist, that's a true pleasure to watch (and listen to!).

    • @inekribben938
      @inekribben938 6 лет назад

      DRailroad n;

    • @CatherineSTodd
      @CatherineSTodd 5 лет назад +7

      DRailroad: thanks for a great comment! Enjoyed reading it quite a bit, especially the last part.

    • @sandraforber7834
      @sandraforber7834 5 лет назад +3

      So true x

    • @darleneswire9419
      @darleneswire9419 5 лет назад +7

      I loved him in Dire Straights and he has just continued to get greater through the years !

    • @johnhenneken6595
      @johnhenneken6595 4 года назад +3

      Sandra forber m

  • @davgilmore6858
    @davgilmore6858 Год назад +21

    I don't know what to say, except magnificent, superb... What a beautiful duo, between a genius guitarist and 2 superb voices. Thanks to the musicians too. And thank you to all of you, who post these very beautiful videos.

  • @margietimmons7400
    @margietimmons7400 2 года назад +21

    Perfect!Emmy,ou is one of my favorite female voices and he and she together, absolute perfection🎈💜👍🏼

  • @MrMusicguyma
    @MrMusicguyma 4 года назад +31

    This is an extraordinary song. My dear wife died very recently, but I am consoled by a remark that her sister made. The sister said that my wife was always a happy person, but much happier with me in her life. My own sister said that I seemed much happier with my wife in my life. So, I guess we did well by each other.

  • @marcluros933
    @marcluros933 4 года назад +40

    I remember playing this song around Christmas when I thought my mom was going to be gone soon. It just seemed like the perfect song and it still makes me happy every time I hear it because it reminds me of her. No one is ever gone as long you keep them in your thoughts. This guy is one of my favorites.

    • @ianbaillie6868
      @ianbaillie6868 4 года назад +4

      Your memories are always yours , tunes ,words, weather whatever it's all yours , enjoy .

  • @daveycrater7114
    @daveycrater7114 23 дня назад +20

    I'm still listening to this in 2024

    • @imtijamir8054
      @imtijamir8054 17 дней назад +1

      This song will last forever bro. Just too good.

    • @GlennAtkinson-q5b
      @GlennAtkinson-q5b 13 дней назад +1

      Same here October 18, 2024 it never gets old🎶🎶

  • @ronjay6380
    @ronjay6380 4 года назад +8

    Heavenly music can only be obtained when you have two geniuses like these coming together making MUSIC !! LOVE YA MARK... LOVE YOU EMMYLOU !!

  • @chrishaggie6335
    @chrishaggie6335 Год назад +26

    Love the way Mark plays guitar. Always beautiful music

  • @paulinevanderwoning5706
    @paulinevanderwoning5706 Год назад +13

    Stunning, wonderful from a legend, she never fails to deliver her beautiful vocals, always touches the most sensitive souls 💕

  • @mixalispetroto
    @mixalispetroto Месяц назад +1

    There is no talent like this nowadays!....how can two artists from aceos the world from two completely different genres come together and do this?....simple answer! .... talent!!!

  • @epipd5712
    @epipd5712 4 года назад +17

    What a beautiful duet. So happy I found this. Two gifted musicians.

  • @attilaballa483
    @attilaballa483 2 года назад +9

    Ez az igazi gyönyö zene, felemeli a lelked A magasba repít és enged repülni. Köszönöm Márk.