Mark does't treat his guitar like a guitar, but as an equal band-member. Sometimes Mark sings, sometimes the guitar sings, sometimes they sing a duet, but they never interrupt each other.
Exactly! They are not just two exceptional guitar players. They are true geniuses, righteous soldiers in the art of Music. Knopfler and Gilmour are my favorite of all time! It is not coincidence that most people with good taste who appreciate one, will inevitably appreciate the other.
It isn't flashy, it isn't stylish, it isn't extravagant in any way. But it is with out a doubt, one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard. A true feat of musicianship.
You can never get enough of Mark Knopfler he’s a master on the guitar and sing such beautiful colourful songs and his heartfelt lyrics transends most all other artists today
One of my top 10 favourites. Only Mark can sing lyrics like: "There's frost on the graves and the monuments but the tavern's warm in town". A masterpiece !
L argee sir he's helped me through life as well followed him since 1976 he's a master craftsman in his own right god bless mark knofler followers love you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What it is - Mark knopfler lyrics The drinking dens are spilling out There's staggering in the square There's lads and lasses falling about And a crackling in the air Down around the dungeon doors The shelters and the queues Everybody's looking for Somebody's arms to fall into And it's what it is It's what it is now There's frost on the graves and the monuments But the taverns are warm in town People curse the government And shovel hot food down The lights are out in city hall The castle and the keep The moon shines down upon it all The legless and asleep And it's cold on the tollgate With the wagons creeping through Cold on the tollgate God knows what I could do with you And it's what it is It's what it is now The garrison sleeps in the citadel With the ghosts and the ancient stones High up on the parapet A Scottish piper stands alone And high on the wind The highland drums begin to roll And something from the past just comes And stares into my soul And it's cold on the tollgate With the Caledonian blues Cold on the tollgate God knows what I could do with you And it's what it is It's what it is now What it is It's what it is now There's a chink of light, there's a burning wick There's a lantern in the tower Wee willie winkie with a candlestick Still writing songs in the wee wee hours On Charlotte Street I take A walking stick from my hotel The ghost of Dirty Dick Is still in search of little nell And it's what it is It's what it is now Oh, it's what it is What it is now
Had a few cars like that in my time... Mark Knopfler is timeless, first saw him live in Sheffield UK 1980, a day that I will never ever forget. Thank you Mark.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.............
I was in England as a cultural exchange student by the time this album was released. Seeing the Vauxhall Vectra in the clip makes me feel so nostalgic. What a time it was!
So i'm driving & ask Siri to play Knopfler songs, in case there i may have missed any. And 💥..... i only stumble upon this masterpiece!!!!! The perfect duet with his "singing" guitar. God bless you maestro.
I wanna see these guys someday, I dont care where or how far I have to travel, I'm in NZ and loved these guys since I was 11, I will see them someday I will make sure of it!!!
Just walk around Edinburgh with this song in your headphones and you’ll get the chills. Many outline what a great guitarist Mark is, and on occasions how great of a singer he has become, but to me what really sticks is his ability to write songs like a novelist or a journalist and keep me captivated. I am forever thankful for his contribution not only to music, but also to the betterment of the soul.
I've learned to play guitar only for him ( Sir Mark Knopfler), If i hadn't hear him my life of music will like a fish out of water. I admire him like he's my Life. I love my almighty. I love my family. I love my wife. And the rest for my Mark... Without his song my Life is nothing.... Love and respect from Bangladesh. Btw Sir I'm your biggest fan you have ever seen. I can do anything for you. Anything for Mark😍😍😍😍😍
MK is left handed?! That could explain this unique hammer rhythm right hand style that distinguishes him among all other guitarists (and which imo has been the essential tempo that led to the production of so many of his exquisite melodies along the years)
Almost every line in this song is amazing. And that's just the start. Incredible guitar work and amazing vocals layer on top. Probably the best song ever.
Is one of the SEVERAL musics from Mark that you cant stop to listen. Incredible. I listen 100 times and you become angry time is over!! I not even can understand why... Another SKYDIVER, another DONE WITH BONAPARTE....
Mark knopfler o melhor guitarrista do planeta nenhuma banda teve tantas músicas de sucesso como o Dire Straits..Poderia fazer shows aqui no Brasil com a banda muitas gerações adorariam ver...
Great song that loved long before ever visited Edinburgh, now it also back such great memories of that Scotland. Recognized a lot of Edinburgh scenes. Great place to visit.
Great song and great videoclip! Just a masterpiece!!! I don't understand how people can't appreciate the true art... For me the best player as well as compositor. MK, THANKS
This song brings back so many memories. Driving with the car to the ski lessons back in the days when I was a kid. I liked the song back in the days and it somehow made me smile and made me feel safe and comfortable. Now I am 27 and still freakin love this song. These music is so unique and for me Mark Knopfler is just an amazing musician who creates music that is ageless and amazing!
The best guitar player in the world.
Yes it is
After David Gilmour for certain
After David Gilmour for certain
One of the best
@@arvindwahal580 and Hendrix, and Stevie Ray ^^
One of the best songs of all time! Truly a hidden gem. This is a masterpiece for many generations to come!!!!
Its definitely a masterpiece but
Your faith in the future is funny, like the song, its what it is, and it
Looks shit
Wey aye man! 💕 ^^
We are the last generation.
@@djisparkantoniocollenzo7644 почему так решили?
@@BeanFace-oj2en
You sound like shit. It is what it is ...... !!!!
Mark does't treat his guitar like a guitar, but as an equal band-member. Sometimes Mark sings, sometimes the guitar sings, sometimes they sing a duet, but they never interrupt each other.
I always thought that
Exactly! I might come across as crazy but the guitar "speaks" in Mark's hands.
❤
Mark, simplemente es genial
Never heard a better description of what I think about MK's music, he sings and let the guitar sings too
Everybody's looking for
Somebody's arms to fall into
love that line!
One of Mark's best songs.. the guitar rhythm is amazing.
waleed bahrawy its magical!
Truth .... the sound of this guitar is contagious ... I love this song 🎵🎵!!!
absolutely!!
You are right. it is like an orgasm to our ears, mesmerizing :)
Я тоже
Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour...two legends
Exactly! They are not just two exceptional guitar players. They are true geniuses, righteous soldiers in the art of Music. Knopfler and Gilmour are my favorite of all time! It is not coincidence that most people with good taste who appreciate one, will inevitably appreciate the other.
🙏🏽Complètement d'accord 👍🏽
Undoubtedly
Davi Poiani Eric Clapton? He is one of best guitarist with Mark Knopfler and David Guilmour together.
Amen brother.
He has changed the lives of more people than he can imagine including mine..
Including mine
Ditto
So true
Мою тоже, хотя я не знаю перевода
One more here… Since 1990, I listen to him. He doesn’t know, but he is my companian through worsts and bests of my life.
It isn't flashy, it isn't stylish, it isn't extravagant in any way.
But it is with out a doubt, one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard.
A true feat of musicianship.
It is what it is
Pure scottish magic this song, thats what it is 😉😁🏴
@@johnwhite2143 THANK YOU
Ericclaptonwhiteroom van de laatste tijd thomwaar ben je I need You You UA-cam you met heel mijn hart kom op zeg ik ben thuis
Lief lief liefde en aandacht voor ons beide
I love this song. Mark Knopfler is a genius.
👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
You can never get enough of Mark Knopfler he’s a master on the guitar and sing such beautiful colourful songs and his heartfelt lyrics transends most all other artists today
Mark style of playing is like his own signature, very unique.
Ponieważ to jego własny styl.
One of my top 10 favourites. Only Mark can sing lyrics like: "There's frost on the graves and the monuments but the tavern's warm in town". A masterpiece !
Yes! I also love the alliteration in
"Wee willie winkie with a candlestick
Still writing songs in the wee wee hours."
Mark Knopfler is like wine, The man gets better with age xxx
Hello!
I had many hard times in my life, but your music always helped me survive them. Thanks, Mr. Knopfler. In Russia, many people love your music.
L argee sir he's helped me through life as well followed him since 1976 he's a master craftsman in his own right god bless mark knofler followers love you all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I buried my wife, she was 27 to Heart Full of Holes. She loved that song. This human is special
Не только в России,из Кыргызстана respect 🙏 Марку Нофлеру-гению 🎶
Brothers, brat, the world over, despite what we're told by those who crave more power, for they are ill with it.
Child hood memories. It’s when you get to your 40’s and realise your parents actually had good taste
It´s true
@@deividylan childhood memories from 2000?
wish i would be that young
@@RealEvilLordExdeath , com meus 49 anos de idade, eu penso que já não sou tão jovem assim, mas espero nunca perder o bom gosto na música.
@@deividylan
Ja echt cool, schreiben wir uns im unseren jeweiligen muttersprache und verstehen Null was der andere da eigentlich schreibt, gute arbeit
With my 49 years old, I think I'm not that young anymore, but it's nice to hear young people praising good music.
Greetings.
He's a guitarist so good, that he can make an acoustic sound like an electric.
There is a problem with this song, it ends 🤔
Brilliant comment Rahul! So true.
Too right, such a classy timeless song
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Incredible. Mark have some musics you cant stop listen... fantastic!!
One of the comments i read here :-)
My favourite song. Thanks for your magic Mark!
Ezequiel Pitluk It's really magic!
moi aussi!
@@dioh_catundaquestuomo supera le vette piu alte... 😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘❤️💔💯💯💯💯
Such an underrated song! Shame kids never grew up with these sort of tunes 😔🎶
Kid here! Preserving the good music for when I am the one who presents this music to my future sons 🤟🏻🤟🏻
Love this song, guitar is like dripping honey.
If a guitar could talk, it would be for sure , something very close to what Mark does with his one.
Spot on!
"La Guitarra" by Frederico Garcia Lorca
Mark has to be the coolest guy on earth.
Always playing in my head when I'm in Edinburgh. A masterpiece.
What it is - Mark knopfler lyrics
The drinking dens are spilling out
There's staggering in the square
There's lads and lasses falling about
And a crackling in the air
Down around the dungeon doors
The shelters and the queues
Everybody's looking for
Somebody's arms to fall into
And it's what it is
It's what it is now
There's frost on the graves and the monuments
But the taverns are warm in town
People curse the government
And shovel hot food down
The lights are out in city hall
The castle and the keep
The moon shines down upon it all
The legless and asleep
And it's cold on the tollgate
With the wagons creeping through
Cold on the tollgate
God knows what I could do with you
And it's what it is
It's what it is now
The garrison sleeps in the citadel
With the ghosts and the ancient stones
High up on the parapet
A Scottish piper stands alone
And high on the wind
The highland drums begin to roll
And something from the past just comes
And stares into my soul
And it's cold on the tollgate
With the Caledonian blues
Cold on the tollgate
God knows what I could do with you
And it's what it is
It's what it is now
What it is
It's what it is now
There's a chink of light, there's a burning wick
There's a lantern in the tower
Wee willie winkie with a candlestick
Still writing songs in the wee wee hours
On Charlotte Street
I take A walking stick from my hotel
The ghost of Dirty Dick
Is still in search of little nell
And it's what it is
It's what it is now
Oh, it's what it is
What it is now
Thanks for posting
Beautiful lyrics, he's a genius.
@@eilishoshea3349 There's no doubt about that 😎
👍💓
Thanks for lyrics. Awesome song
Mark Knopflar should have Noble Prize.
he deserve it.
undoubtedly and infinitely ....
You're so damn right. He deserves it!!
I agree you... Mark great
Tout à fait d'accord.
which Nobel prize? Economics? Physics? or Peace?
The best ARTIST in the world 😘😍😘😍
com certeza
What a voice. What a genius guitarist. Can't stop listening to this amazing art.
My respect and cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷👏
I discovered recently: Mark's guitar is the best when you're waiting for her to start singing.
Mark Knopfler, youre a legend
Had a few cars like that in my time... Mark Knopfler is timeless, first saw him live in Sheffield UK 1980, a day that I will never ever forget. Thank you Mark.
One of Mark's greatest songs ever
The guitar rhythm is just outstanding 😍.
Best guitar drive for ever
Mark knopfler is in my opinion one of the best guitarist in history ... love him and dire straits 👍😊
Mark Knopfler is fantastic!
Genius of music ! Amazing Mark Knopfler
That touch, that flow, he's a natural for sure, and looks like the actor David Morse !
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.............
Love this song
Been listening Knopfler for 3 decades now, what a gem!
Great sound! I just found this song. I feel I'm traveling cross country. 🤗
I was in England as a cultural exchange student by the time this album was released. Seeing the Vauxhall Vectra in the clip makes me feel so nostalgic. What a time it was!
I still remember the live in Rome... 2013, great memories. You're my favourite artist
the best version of this song you were lucky man btw nice fusion name ;)
I was there, great performance
I am totally amazed by this song, it has been stuck in my head for the last couple of weeks.
Thank you Mark for this brilliant masterpiece!
So i'm driving & ask Siri to play Knopfler songs, in case there i may have missed any.
And 💥..... i only stumble upon this masterpiece!!!!!
The perfect duet with his "singing" guitar.
God bless you maestro.
Mark Knopfler...Genius!!!☀️🌎🎼🍀
I wanna see these guys someday, I dont care where or how far I have to travel, I'm in NZ and loved these guys since I was 11, I will see them someday I will make sure of it!!!
seen.him.live breath taking
Indeed I want to meet Mark Knopfler too. I am in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬 he's definitely a Legend with guitars🎸🎸🎸🙏♥
Mark Knopfler is an absolute master guitar player. He makes the notes sound like they are playing themselves. Seamless quality
He just pets his guitars and they purr.
This song is so beautiful it hurts.
Mark should be knighted.
He's written some incredible music, through the years.
It goes right to the heart.❤️🌞
THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD
I love this artist, his music gives me hope and self-confidence
This song is so so great! 🎶❤️
Just walk around Edinburgh with this song in your headphones and you’ll get the chills. Many outline what a great guitarist Mark is, and on occasions how great of a singer he has become, but to me what really sticks is his ability to write songs like a novelist or a journalist and keep me captivated. I am forever thankful for his contribution not only to music, but also to the betterment of the soul.
........thought I recognised some of the locations........great city, great song, great artist.
I've learned to play guitar only for him ( Sir Mark Knopfler),
If i hadn't hear him my life of music will like a fish out of water.
I admire him like he's my Life.
I love my almighty.
I love my family.
I love my wife.
And the rest for my Mark...
Without his song my Life is nothing....
Love and respect from Bangladesh.
Btw Sir I'm your biggest fan you have ever seen.
I can do anything for you.
Anything for Mark😍😍😍😍😍
Calm down bro
You're a great person! Love and respect from Switzerland to thee good Sir!
This should have more than a billion views 😡 Knopfler is a GENIUS
Truly gifted … incredible song … still shining with the magic … 🙏
MK is left handed?! That could explain this unique hammer rhythm right hand style that distinguishes him among all other guitarists (and which imo has been the essential tempo that led to the production of so many of his exquisite melodies along the years)
Almost every line in this song is amazing. And that's just the start. Incredible guitar work and amazing vocals layer on top. Probably the best song ever.
Such a tasty musical masterpiece! One of the best Mark's songs indeed. Thank you, genius!
Spent a week searching for this album in three cities and listened to this gem all the summer. Still the best summer I remember.
One of my favorite songs.. Loved it!
Mark я ваш русский поклонник, спасибо за Ваши песни, здоровья Вам и семейного благополучия, с наилучшими пожеланиями, жду Вас в РОССИИ!!!!!
I can not stop listening to it ...
Mark is amazing!
Is one of the SEVERAL musics from Mark that you cant stop to listen. Incredible. I listen 100 times and you become angry time is over!! I not even can understand why... Another SKYDIVER, another DONE WITH BONAPARTE....
Sweet memories of 2000's.... this song being aired on radio at 8 AM while getting ready to rush to college.
What it is......? It,s bloody marvellous, that,s what it is!
Mark knopfler o melhor guitarrista do planeta nenhuma banda teve tantas músicas de sucesso como o Dire Straits..Poderia fazer shows aqui no Brasil com a banda muitas gerações adorariam ver...
Se tocassem para mim a canção Ticket to Heaven no meu enterro já iria para o além feliz.
Verdade!
Since ever, my favorite artist.
It takes a special talent to write a song as good as this .wow .!
Great song that loved long before ever visited Edinburgh, now it also back such great memories of that Scotland. Recognized a lot of Edinburgh scenes. Great place to visit.
One of the greatest Guitar Entertainers ever been..great Respects from Germany.
Mark is a genius.
Great one 💖
This song just leaves me on such a high, the perfect rhythm, one of his most amazing songs!
Mark only gets better with age..what an extraordinary talent
Его музыка и гитара-какой-то вечный бальзам для души...
I absolutely love this, love his guitar playing
Love it 😍
Fantastic
Just "rediscovered" Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Now I CAN'T STOP LISTENING ❣❣❣ 🙏🙏🙏 🎶🎶🎶❤❤❤ Stockholm Sweden Jan 4 2022
Great artist,,, the troubles of the world disappear listening to his quality.
His music never fails to sooth my soul.
Love this ❤️
Love his guitar playing, since i was in school, hearing him the way he sing and playing the guitar is very calming and rejuvenating
Great song and great videoclip! Just a masterpiece!!! I don't understand how people can't appreciate the true art... For me the best player as well as compositor. MK, THANKS
Laura Rico true that. i also wonder where have all the people with good taste for music have gone
Laura Rico Great song but the video doesnt make sense to me... Mark's in the car, isn't he... why? And why is the guy running and where to? 😣
The better than this beautiful rhythm would be another Knopfler's rhythm. Flawless signature.
Aynen :)
Beautiful!
The song power, dynamics, the artist loose, smart and calm. And you've got "have had.
absolutely great!!!
Pure masterpiece.
without much comment simply a mega classic, very beautiful.
This song brings back so many memories. Driving with the car to the ski lessons back in the days when I was a kid. I liked the song back in the days and it somehow made me smile and made me feel safe and comfortable.
Now I am 27 and still freakin love this song. These music is so unique and for me Mark Knopfler is just an amazing musician who creates music that is ageless and amazing!
Mark knopfler, what a amazing guitarist, and from the toon, legend
Amazing! that is What It Is
Inexplicably amazing.
amazing song ever!!
One of the best songs I have ever heard. Pure magic.
Mark is the the god of music
Wonderful
Whats a mellody!! I hear this song many time a days, MK is the best
Really love this tune! Mark, your song writing talents never cease to amaze!
this song is a one off his classics i love he deserves a more than an oscar
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