BTW, I've probably watched the video the OP posted a dozen times. The enjoyment never diminishes. Like listening to a true loony with a lifetime of experience talk about rifles . . .
Back in the 80’s Eric Clapton toured with Dire Straits. I saw their show at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Those two put on one hell of a show feeding off of each other, just jamming out.
Wild West End, Skateaway,....... the list goes on and on for this guitarist/songwriter genius. While it's impossible to say he or anyone is 'the greatest of all time', Mark Knopfler is most definitely royalty. Throw Mark Knopfler, SRV, Clapton, Hendrix, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, BB King, Albert King, Duane Allman, and Jimmy Page in a room. Pick the greatest. Good Luck....
I live in North Idaho and over the years have hunted a fair amount in Southern Idaho. Many times I've made that long drive through the night. My night driving music favorite is his 4th solo album Shangri-La. Always enjoy that part of the trip.
Truly an amazing guy. Went to a couple Dire Straits concerts back in the day and saw Knopler in WA DC on the Privateering tour. As amazing he is on the guitar, he's a gifted songwriter and often the songs are of a historical bent that really resonates with me. For example, Done with Bonaparte about a soldier who has been injured, feels he's been led astray and is really ready to go home to France.
We've paid in hell since Moscow burned As Cossacks tear us piece by piece Our dead are strewn a hundred leagues Though death would be a sweet release And our grande armée is dressed in rags A frozen starving beggar band Like rats we steal each other's scraps Fall to fighting hand to hand
[Chorus] Save my soul from evil, Lord And heal this soldier's heart I'll trust in thee to keep me, Lord I'm done with Bonaparte
What dreams he made for us to dream Spanish skies, Egyptian sands The world was ours, we marched upon Our little Corporal's command And I lost an eye at Austerlitz The sabre slash yet gives me pain My one true love awaits me still The flower of the Aquitaine
This version with Emmy Lou
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At the top of the heap! One thing that always impressed me about him is that he doe all that guitar stuff WHILE singing the lead vocals. The guitar playing just goes on automatic while singing and it doesn't suffer at all!