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Mark Knopfler was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 12th of
August 1949. He was around seven years old when the
Knopfler family moved to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the
North-East of England. Mark attended Gosforth Grammar
School. As a young boy Mark was inspired by his uncle
Kingsley's harmonica and boogie-woogie piano playing.
Later, in his teens, he set his heart on an all too
expensive flamingo-pink Fender Strat, just like Hank
Marvin's, but in the end he had to settle for a £50
twin pick-up Hofner Super Solid and £50 was a lot of
money in those days. Like lots of other guitar-toting
schoolboys of the 1960s, he served an early apprenticeship
by forming and joining anonymous schoolboy bands and
listening to guitarists such as Scotty Moore, Jimi Hendrix, More...

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  • 5:15 AM Lyrics
  • A Happy Ending Lyrics
  • A Love Idea Lyrics
  • A Night in Summer Long Ago Lyrics
  • A Place Where We Used To Live Lyrics
  • A Walk in Paris Lyrics
  • Alison Lyrics
  • All That I Have in the World Lyrics
  • All That Matters Lyrics
  • All The Roadrunning Lyrics
  • An American Hero Lyrics
  • Angel Of Mercy Lyrics
  • Annick Lyrics
  • Are We in Trouble Now Lyrics
  • As Low as It Gets Lyrics
  • Back to Tupelo Lyrics
  • Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-Shirts Lyrics
  • Baloney Again Lyrics
  • Be Mine Lyrics
  • Beachcombing Lyrics
  • Belle Starr Lyrics
  • Bewildered Lyrics
  • Beyond My Wildest Dreams Lyrics
  • Blues Clair Lyrics
  • Blues Stay Away From Me Lyrics
  • Boom Like That Lyrics
  • Boomtown [Variation Louis' Favourite] Lyrics
  • Border Reiver Lyrics
  • Brats Lyrics
  • Brothers In Arms Lyrics
  • Calling Elvis Lyrics
  • Camerado Lyrics
  • Cannibals Lyrics
  • Communiqué Lyrics
  • Congo Square Lyrics
  • Cool Drink Of Water Blues Lyrics
  • Coyote Lyrics
  • Creole Angel Lyrics
  • Daddy's Gone To Knoxville Lyrics
  • Darling Pretty Lyrics
  • Denomination Blues Lyrics
  • Devil Baby Lyrics
  • Do America Lyrics
  • Do Right To Me Baby (Do Unto Others) Lyrics
  • Don't Crash The Ambulance Lyrics
  • Don't You Get It Lyrics
  • Done With Bonaparte Lyrics
  • Donegan's Gone Lyrics
  • Donkey Town Lyrics
  • Down Day Lyrics
  • Down To The Waterline Lyrics
  • Drooling National Lyrics
  • Eastbound Train Lyrics
  • El Macho Lyrics
  • Everybody Pays Lyrics
  • Expresso Love Lyrics
  • Fade To Black Lyrics
  • Fare Thee Well Northumberland Lyrics
  • Father and Son Lyrics
  • Fear and Hatred Lyrics
  • Finale: Last Exit to Brooklyn Lyrics
  • Florin Dance Lyrics
  • Follow Me Home Lyrics
  • Four in a Row Lyrics
  • Freeway Flyer Lyrics
  • Going Home [Theme of the Local Hero] Lyrics
  • Golden Heart Lyrics
  • Gravy Train Lyrics
  • Guide My Sword Lyrics
  • Hand In Hand Lyrics
  • Hard Cases Lyrics
  • Hard Shoulder Lyrics
  • He's the Man Lyrics
  • Heavy Fuel Lyrics
  • Hill Farmer Blues Lyrics
  • How Long Lyrics
  • I'm the Fool Lyrics
  • I Dug Up a Diamond Lyrics
  • I Think I Love You Too Much Lyrics
  • I Will Never Love Again Lyrics
  • If I Had You Lyrics
  • If This Is Goodbye Lyrics
  • Imelda Lyrics
  • In a Secret Place Lyrics
  • In The Gallery Lyrics
  • In the Heartland Lyrics
  • In The Sky Lyrics
  • Industrial Disease Lyrics
  • Irish Boy Lyrics
  • Irish Love Lyrics
  • Iron Hand Lyrics
  • It's Over Lyrics
  • It Never Rains Lyrics
  • Je Suis Desole Lyrics
  • Junkie Doll Lyrics
  • Just Instinct Lyrics
  • Kingdom Come Lyrics
  • Lady Writer Lyrics
  • Last Exit to Brooklyn Lyrics
  • Les Boys Lyrics
  • Let's See You Lyrics
  • Lions Lyrics
  • Love and Guilt Lyrics
  • Love and Happiness Lyrics
  • Love Over Gold Lyrics
  • Madame Geneva's Lyrics
  • Mademoiselle Will Decide Lyrics
  • Marbletown Lyrics
  • Meeting Under the Trees Lyrics
  • Metroland Lyrics
  • Metroland Theme Lyrics
  • Milk Cow Blues Lyrics
  • Millionaire Blues Lyrics
  • Minor Swing Lyrics
  • Mississippi Blues Lyrics
  • Money For Nothing Lyrics
  • Morning Ride Lyrics
  • My Claim To Fame Lyrics
  • My Parties Lyrics
  • News Lyrics
  • No Can Do Lyrics
  • No Wonder He's Confused Lyrics
  • Nobody's Got the Gun Lyrics
  • Old Pigweed Lyrics
  • On Every Street Lyrics
  • Once upon a Time...Storybook Love Lyrics
  • One More Matinee Lyrics
  • One World Lyrics
  • Our Love Lyrics
  • Our Shangri-La Lyrics
  • Peaches Lyrics
  • Planet Of New Orleans Lyrics
  • Please Baby Lyrics
  • Portobello Belle Lyrics
  • Postcards From Paraguay Lyrics
  • Potato Picking Lyrics
  • Prairie Wedding Lyrics
  • Private Investigations Lyrics
  • Quality Shoe Lyrics
  • Railroad Worksong Lyrics
  • Red Staggerwing Lyrics
  • Revenge Lyrics
  • Ride Across The River Lyrics
  • Right Now Lyrics
  • Riot Lyrics
  • Rollin' On Lyrics
  • Romeo And Juliet Lyrics
  • Rudiger Lyrics
  • Sailing to Philadelphia Lyrics
  • Sands of Nevada Lyrics
  • Say Too Much Lyrics
  • Scaffolders Wife Lyrics
  • Secondary Waltz Lyrics
  • Secret Place/Where Will You Go Lyrics
  • Setting Me Up Lyrics
  • She's Gone Lyrics
  • Silvertown Blues Lyrics
  • Single Handed Sailor Lyrics
  • Six Blade Knife Lyrics
  • Skateaway Lyrics
  • Small Potatoes Lyrics
  • Smooching Lyrics
  • So Far Away Lyrics
  • So You Win Again Lyrics
  • Solid Rock Lyrics
  • Song for Sonny Liston Lyrics
  • Sons of Scotland Lyrics
  • Sons of Scotland-Quiet Theme Lyrics
  • Southbound Again Lyrics
  • Speedway at Nazareth Lyrics
  • Stand Up Guy Lyrics
  • Stargazer Lyrics
  • Storybook Love Lyrics
  • Stretching Out Lyrics
  • Sucker Row Lyrics
  • Sultans of Swing Lyrics
  • Summer of Love Lyrics
  • Tall Order Baby Lyrics
  • Telegraph Road Lyrics
  • The Bug Lyrics
  • The Ceildh and the Northern Lights Lyrics
  • The Ceilidh: Louis' Favourite Billy's Tune Lyrics
  • The Cliffs of Insanity Lyrics
  • The Fireswamp and the Rodents of Unusual... Lyrics
  • The Friends' Song Lyrics
  • The Last Laugh Lyrics
  • The Long Highway Lyrics
  • The Long Road Lyrics
  • The Man's Too Strong Lyrics
  • The Mist Covered Mountains Lyrics
  • The New Laird Lyrics
  • The Next Time I'm In Town Lyrics
  • The Ragpicker's Dream Lyrics
  • The Reckoning Lyrics
  • The Road Lyrics
  • The Rocks and the Thunder Lyrics
  • The Rocks and the Water Lyrics
  • The Sword Fight Lyrics
  • The Trawlerman's Song Lyrics
  • The Way It Always Starts Lyrics
  • Think Fast Lyrics
  • This Is Us Lyrics
  • Ticket To Heaven Lyrics
  • Tous Les GarAons et Les Filles Lyrics
  • Training Lyrics
  • Tralala Lyrics
  • True Love Will Never Fade Lyrics
  • Tunnel Of Love Lyrics
  • Twisting By The Pool Lyrics
  • Two Young Lovers Lyrics
  • Vic and Ray Lyrics
  • Victims Lyrics
  • Wag the Dog Lyrics
  • Waiting for Her Lyrics
  • Walk Of Life Lyrics
  • Wanderlust Lyrics
  • Water Of Love Lyrics
  • We're Going to War Lyrics
  • What It Is Lyrics
  • What It Is - Extended (Mexican Promotion) Lyrics
  • When It Comes To You Lyrics
  • Where Do You Think You're Going? Lyrics
  • Whistle Theme Lyrics
  • Who's Your Baby Now Lyrics
  • Whoop De Doo Lyrics
  • Why Aye Man Lyrics
  • Why Worry Lyrics
  • Wild Mountain Thyme Lyrics
  • Wild Theme Lyrics
  • Wild West End Lyrics
  • Working on It Lyrics
  • You And Your Friend Lyrics
  • You Can't Beat the House Lyrics
  • You Don't Know You Are Born Lyrics
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    Review about Mark Knopfler

    The simplicity of life... | Reviewer: Júlio
        ------ About artist/band Mark Knopfler

    ... is translated to music by Mark.
    I believe that this, more than anything, is the reason why so many people loves his music.
    His compositions are so personal and actual, no mather your age, your religion or beliefs.
    Mark's music stroke my when I was 11 in a radio commercial of the release of 'Brothers In Arms' album. I was on the school bus, returning home and, besides all the noise of the old bus engine and all the kids speaking at the same time, time just stopped and that incredible song just took over my senses.
    It was the most beautiful thing I ever heard and still as one of my favourite songs of all time.
    Being portuguese and not speaking english (and far, far away from these days of instant information with the internet) I started to read all I could about Dire Straits. I asked my father the BiA album but it would only happen on my 16th birthday. From that day on, I never stopped buying every LP and later CD from DS/MK.
    Listening to Mark's songs and music makes me believe that there is a God in heaven and He keeps us in touch with Him through his angel's music. Thank you Mark for bringing me happiness for all these years.


    Great song | Reviewer: Mike
        ------ About the song Back to Tupelo performed by Mark Knopfler

    In this song Mark tells us about Elvis Presley's career turning point, when he started playing in movies ("you must have hollywood the songs alone are not enough") and lost his primary focus, the thing he was best in (rock and roll) and his career became to fade away ("the morning star is fading").

    Tupelo, MS is Elvis's home town. His first song ever recorded was done for his mother ("and a song to give your mother in your first recording booth")


    tha day Mr Knopfler saved my life. | Reviewer: Ian Ogilvie Vega
        ------ About the song What It Is performed by Mark Knopfler

    My favourite artist of all time. Ive always been an electronic music addicted producer & dj. When i started to listen to dire straits and specially the mark knopfler solitaire albums it changed my perception of music. I really enjoy the ambience he creates with his fender solos joined with the rest of instruments. Perfect mix!
    knopfler, knopfler, knopfler...........thanks for the best music ever! it will always sound as fresh and deep as the first day.
    peace


    a different lyric | Reviewer: davood shafiey
        ------ About the song The Trawlerman's Song performed by Mark Knopfler

    as a foreign person whose mother language is not English it took weeks to understant this music, it's meaning gradually become more and more clear for me
    It's beautiful, it gives you sense of sympathy, humanity, you can feel what a trawlerman feel, and you can imagine what he see, it's great, simply great


    Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits; THE best | Reviewer: KJ
        ------ About artist/band Mark Knopfler

    Im 16 and i've been listening to Dire Straits since i was little. Growing up with it as well as a great love of quality music (courtesy of my dad) has really made me idolise bands of these era's rather than the ones of this decade. Dire Straits are one of my favourites and Mark Knopfler inspired me to learn guitar.


    Vicious | Reviewer: Michael Z. Williamson
        ------ About the song Boom Like That performed by Mark Knopfler

    I don't often agree with Knopfler's take, but in this case he's right. Kroc was a whirling SOB.

    Unlike a lot of other artists, Knopfler manages to make his commentary entertaining and visceral rather than preachy. And the guitar is just awesome.


    Mark Knopfler/Lyricist Extraordinaire | Reviewer: David Kendall
        ------ About the song My Claim To Fame performed by Mark Knopfler

    Any fan of Dire straits will already be aware of Mark Knopfler's awesome depth as a storyteller. With
    "Sultans of Swing" as a great example, he hit the ground running and his legacy was ensured..as a songwriter myself..my love affair with lyrics goes farther back than I can remember, and Knopfler's material makes me sit back and 'BLINK!' with wonder at stopping points along the way, such as...THE ENTIRE FIRST ALBUM...Romeo & Juliet, Telegraph Road, Tunnel of Love, Industrial Disease...et al...where the plot is really fleshed out...but he also has a particular talent for throwing out bits and chunks of storyline, and letting you fill in the rest..to sublime effect...the story still leaps to life..,
    one of my favorite examples is "Badges Posters Stickers & T-shirts", an obscure B-side on the back of "Twisting By the Pool"..."My Claim to Fame" is another example of this style..seemingly
    disjointed and oblique at times, you are still left with stunning clarity and empathy for his characters at songs end..this song is a great joy to sing and play on the guitar..and can be found
    on the 'Darling Pretty' single..I..am a fan!


    Mark Knopfler: Storyteller | Reviewer: David Kendall
        ------ About the song My Claim To Fame performed by Mark Knopfler

    Any fan of Dire straits will already be aware of Mark Knopfler's awesome depth as a storyteller. With
    "Sultans of Swing" as a great example, he hit the ground running and his legacy was ensured..as a songwriter myself..my love affair with lyrics goes farther back than I can remember, and Knopfler's material makes me sit back and 'BLINK!' with wonder at stopping points along the way, such as...THE ENTIRE FIRST ALBUM...Romeo & Juliet, Telegraph Road, Tunnel of Love, Industrial Disease...et al...where the plot is really fleshed out...but he also has a particular talent for throwing out bits and chunks of storyline, and letting you fill in the rest..to sublime effect...the story still leaps to life..,
    one of my favorite examples is "Badges Posters Stickers & T-shirts", an obscure B-side on the back of "Twisting By the Pool"..."My Claim to Fame" is another exampe of this style..seemingly
    disjointed and oblique at times, you are still left with stunning clarity and empathy for his characters at songs end..this song is a great joy to sing and play on the guitar..and can be found
    on the 'Darling Pretty' single..I..am a fan!


    Question? | Reviewer: Shala
        ------ About the song All The Roadrunning performed by Mark Knopfler

    This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
    MK's earthbound voice and ML's soft angelic sound is a perfect marriage.
    What I want to know is the meaning of the wall? Is it a symbolic wall?


    Fan since 1979 | Reviewer: Lydia
        ------ About artist/band Mark Knopfler

    Mark Knopfler not only sings beautifully, but writes such poetic lyrics. When I heard "Sultans of Swing" in 1979, I thought what a great song; who is this??? Luckily, Dire Straits made many albums and Mark has gone on and created the most classically beautiful music for his fans. Thank you, Mark Knopfler, so much. And his charity work
    makes the man even MORE incredible. Bravo!


    Indeed awesome | Reviewer: Carajillo
        ------ About the song This Is Us performed by Mark Knopfler

    For some reason I have been listening frequently to this song since if first heard it 4 months ago. MK's and Emmylou's voices sound great together. Try also the "Speedway to Nazareth" and "I was born to run" recorded on tour, available on CD/DVD. On DVD the band is also something I like a lot. The DVD is a must to buy for every MK / Dire Straits fan, in my opinion.


    discrete | Reviewer: stewart brands
        ------ About the song Hill Farmer Blues performed by Mark Knopfler

    Thanks for the words. Beginning pensive and mood is brewing. Suggestion of hillbilly but with a swing over layered with thought provoking fractured melody. Almost feeling suggestive of haywire farmer techniques of mending. Mending mood. Words set the stage. Backdoor parting with his friend the dog. Semi abandoned by master.Is it the farmer's consciousness voice or the Greek chorus commenting? Then the farmer is on his way to town with the now cohesive and masterful melody scooting along with the shuffle rhythm. Comments on the town.Is the apology for the wife at home? The lover he only visits when in town? Farmer combining passion with his business needs. These needs are for destruction of life and over done protection.(razor wire) Then he returns home to funky hillbilly acoustic sound. Full circle. A little movie or painting of the farmer and his inner life. Beautiful literary sound.


    almost speechless | Reviewer: bryan
        ------ About artist/band Mark Knopfler

    It was the Real Live Roadrunning DVD that RE-AWAKENED the love of truly timeless music. I have and still enjoy Alchemy and the first time I heard the perfect harmony of Mark and Emmys voices I was speechless. Anyone who is not moved by at least one of these songs should immediately have their pulse checked!!!


    Error in the lyric | Reviewer: Javier
        ------ About the song Brothers In Arms performed by Mark Knopfler

    There's so many different worlds
    So many different suns--->error
    There's so many different worlds
    So many different sounds--->correct

    Now the sun's gone to hell--->error
    Now the sun's gone to heaven--->correct


    sulltanes of swing | Reviewer: lili rock pub dj
        ------ About artist/band Mark Knopfler

    i love so much dire straits
    beautiful music
    i play gold songs on my job
    and the best for me are
    1.deep purple
    2.doors
    3.dire straits
    sulltanes of swing is one of the most beautifull thing that i ever have heard
    guitar & drum


    BRILLIANT. | Reviewer: music lover not fighter
        ------ About the song Boom Like That performed by Mark Knopfler

    What a great song. Listening to it, without analyzing the words you wouldn't think about agressive corporate domination and brutual competition elimination techniques. But then you listen to the words, and you can actually see what Ray Kroc saw when he visited the first McDonalds. "Damn. I should copy these... times... like a billion... I'd be rich"

    he was right.

    Go Mark Go. My other favorite on this album is without a doubt "Don't Crash the Ambulence"


    the god | Reviewer: mkfan
        ------ About the song What It Is performed by Mark Knopfler

    This is one of the most captivating songs that MK has created and arguably one of his very best...i just love this guy and think that for his sheer ability to write, compose and sing - he is the closest to god of music that i know off. take a bow mark...and keep the good music flowing


    A beautiful song | Reviewer: Jeff
        ------ About the song Love and Happiness performed by Mark Knopfler

    Last night my wife and I went to see Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller in concert. I was used to Emmylou and Mark singing this song (as from a man to a woman, and vice-versa). Last night, Emmylou and Shawn dueted on it and sang it as mothers singing to their children - wonderful performance


    Come ON, DO America and see a MotoGP | Reviewer: John M. Rossi
        ------ About the song Do America performed by Mark Knopfler

    Been listening to Mark since the beginning - can;t say there's a tune of his I dislike. Now with the Euro worth almost $1.50 to the Dollar, Europeans should come over and check it out, especially MotoGP race fans. Buy tickets now for historic Inaugural INDY Moto GP at VivaDUCATI.com. Back stage passes, food and booze . . . . all waiting for you.


    WOW | Reviewer: steven marshall
        ------ About the song What It Is performed by Mark Knopfler

    I love this song and Sailing to Philidelphia some of the best music ive ever hear and although i havent heard all of marks songs they are probably some of the best along with some of the dire straits stuf =]



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