Mark Knopfler - Song For Sonny Liston (AVO Session 2007 | Official Live Video)
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- Mark Knopfler performing "Song for Sonny Liston" from his fourth solo studio album Shangri-La at the AVO Session in Basel, Switzerland on the 12th November, 2007.
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Mark ages like a fine wine. He just gets better and better. He tells a whole biography in a song and does it with class. What a talent!
Earth angel
He glosses over sonny's intelligence and pain Susan and paints him a simple man....sonny played the hand he was delt....I can't imagine being a black man from the south in his day....this song is unreal....but just scratchs the surface of a complex human...a beast who loved children and wished the public accepted him....it makes me cry
@@user-dc1dr9kr8x I would imagine that a song 7 minutes 45 seconds would only be long enough to speak about some of the things that happened in Sonny Liston's life or the troubles that were part of his legacy. But isn't it a good thing that there is a song about a man who lived the life he had and left behind such a sad story. There are a number of biographies about the life and death of Sonny Liston. Perhaps, if you want a more in-depth exploration of his life you could start there.
Красивая музыка со смыслом от замечательного музыканта.
Perfect......good morning to all......❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
So awesome! My son is Sonny Liston’s great great nephew. I’m trying to teach him about Sonny and it is awesome to come across this song.
That’s fantastic!
Hi, when my daughter was two she would cry because she wanted her daddy, I would tell her he’ll be home soon, she would say no I want my other daddy the black one his name is Sonny. I was confused now I know that She was Sonny Liston illegitimate daughter, Sense little she would get in fights with bullies at school and she even broke a boys nose and she would tell me her daddy taught her to box. I would get mad at my husband because I thought it was him. She tells me of his smile and that Sonny Liston loved children and that once she mimic his face impression and he just burst. Out laughing. She was born knowing more then she should she was even saying my name at 7 months
Get the boy a pair of gloves, power like what sonny had runs deep
I was a great admirer of Sony. He was a Gentleman and a Warrior, admirable that after his fights with Casius Clay (M. Ali) they had a great friendship. A great pride for you and for the world and of course for the great Mark Knopfler. Greetings Shanna.
In the list of the greatest fighters of all time he is ranked with the first 2. To clarify he is a member of the greatest 2 fighters in the world. George Foreman said it he was the only MAN to back him up in the ring.
From the very first note you know it is Mark Knopfer. In my opinion, the best guitarist ever.
YOU HAVE REASON
If you love him so much, why don't you marry him?
@okdoomer playing as many notes as possible does not equal a good guitarist
Agreed
@@PROBLEMASAQUI that's what you go to see him for
The hard rough sound fits the story of the man.. yet in the next song the tenderness of the passing comes through
MK plays the song brilliantly
This is one badass tune about a badass man played and sung by a badass musician!!!
Dana….. nothing could be more truthful, God Bless You
Knopfler simply has a way with words just magnificent!
I feel that 'Song for Sonny Liston' is greatly underrated by the general public. Mark's songwriting and storytelling are on point and the groove is just otherwordly. I Like it very, very much.
Ditto...I'm old now too and his music has matured with me.
One of Bob Dylan's favorite Mark knoplfer song
One of the greatest ever to pick up a guitar. Period.
The best, by any standard.
Certainly one of the best right hand fingerpickers. He learned from Django & Chet. Masters, all three of them.
Genius!!!
What a great homage to a heavyweight champ who was reviled by so many. Bravo Mark! RIP Sonny!
#1 guitarist in the world
In the in the Universe!
Absolutely and a real good and humble human.
Choice music real heart music it's terrific show me more and I too will share more please
Always had Dire straights in my record collection and CD s along with many many rock in roll bands acdc. Pearl jam . Pink Floyd. Rolling stones and 70s music Beatles .Fleetwood Mack. Angels.Hard rock and soft love songs music gets into my soul
Yes he is and always be!
Beautiful. When i thought Mark Knopfler had hit every nerve in my bod. He finds another. Magic from the master. 47 years later, still the same guitar man.
Made Woodstock in '69. 71 now and this is where my music in 50 yrs has led me. So Greatful it is !
There is NO limit to Mark's talent ! !
I'm constantly turning people on to Mr. Knopfler:'s body of work. Once bitten, they go forward down the path with a show of force
I had the pleasure and privilege to see Mark Knopfler in concert at the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery near Seattle last year. What a show!!!! Hes a master!
Mark can hold his own with ANY Blues musician
MK's heroes where Howling Wolf and Muddy Waters ...
With any musician
@@ninonero3202and Django & Chet. A1*
Man, he sure can !!!!!
When Mark solos it's absolute perfection, in every song he does.
Even better than the studio version. Badass song!
Best version I found until today
Allways liston to Mark knopfler!
Home when im relaxing?
getting ready for anything?
Haveing freinds over?
On my way to work?
Doesn't matter, Your music will allways be a part of who i am!
THE WORLD LOVES YOU MARK!
Got his music on my phone, at home, in my car, on board my boat....
Wow, I though I was alone in this. I listen to him literally every day, and the music never gets old. I'm sure I'll be listening until the day I die.
Brilliant song about my favourite boxer charles sonny liston.
Guitar sound to die for. Brilliant.
oooh the music. the most talented guitarist i owe my mum for showing me the coolest guy to ever rock
lachlan fountain Same thing, but with my dad.
same same ...but with my uncle...i.always had loooots of music in my live after that...thanks uncle,thanks Mark...thanks for uploading...
Lachlan F wish her a happy mother's day!
Holy freakin' guitar tone !
Knopfler's best song.
I might like Shangri-La more than any Dire Straits album even and that's saying something. Absolutely one of my favorite records of all time, hands down. Killer from top to bottom.
Oh what a voice, his lyrics and guitaring! And his band enjoys as much as him. Totally in synch
Mark how could you stay so calm playing and hearing such a beautiful tune out of that piece of art. I would jump like a bull on the stage.
Even with your eyes closed you no exactly this is MK his guitar playing is marvellous his voice gorgeous MK thank you to share this lovely music with us take care of yourself👍🎸💜🎸💋🎸❤❤❤ MK gets never old he is better than Old Wine
Mark, incredible as always, that groove man, there's non other,
yeah that groove is awesome
So true 👍!!!!!!
Goosebumps hair on the back of my neck chills. What a song!
the tone of that LP .... only Mark Knopfler
How come I am just now listening to Mark Knopfler? This is blowing my mind.
A great song for a great champion
BEST OF THE BEST
Incredible lyrics too!
Great lyrics that's the point
That sound!!!! Its just......
It's something else, ain't it? No one has done anything quite like it before or since.
J.L.Hooker had the same kind of (pure) sound, according to his period.. albert King sounded damn good too, but ok, no one comes close to him since those guys passed away
Such a great story teller and musician, the world is a better place because of his music!
listen dear people this is amazing 🎸🎸he is brilliant 👌🎸
You just keep getting better and better. And better. Such a joy to hear you making great stories great music great vocals. There's no ceiling. An infinite musical galaxy.
We need to get more people to discover marks music. It will transform their lives!
Just by listening and enjoying the sounds of his guitar I feel like a true man, the real deal!
This is a wonderful piece of Introspective Music. Mark Knopfler has an unusual way of Jamming with his Guitar; unlike Jamming with other Guitarists. His Guitar takes the lead, and his voice gently accompanies that extraordinary "Tango of Strings"...
A beautiful ode to Sonny Liston, finally he gets some recognition for being perhaps the greatest heavy weight ever if the USA was another place back then or today for that matter.
2nd too Ali
Perhaps, unfair as it is, there were too many other greats. As for the US, some people don't want it to change, a la Sharpton.
Some people should start reading to their kids, in infancy. Head Start and affirmative action have failed. Well-intentioned, but failed. You want something? Go get it.
Dion, U2, and know Knopfler, have honored blacks. MLK, Jr. and now Sonny Liston. The musicians are white. When will rappers honor their men?
GREAT SONG PERIOD
Nothing to say! Simply Mr Knopfler! Perfect as usual!
Greatest musician one of the world's very best
Absolutely the coolest song of the moment. Dig it.
Amazing performance!
My grandparents were at the fight in Lewiston. They didn't get to see it though; they bought their tickets, found their seats and went to get popcorn. By the time they came back, Ali had already won by knockout.
That is my favorite story to tell.
Sonny took a dive.
my favorite guitarist ever
This one, what it is and boom like that Will allways be my favorits from mark after dire straits days were over😕
so laid back yet so funky. And a great tribute. And I love the top ride bell the drummer does once in a while. So much to love about Mark.
That bell ... an allusion to the bell that ends a boxing round?
Probably!@@mgfrobozz3802
@@mgfrobozz3802 Good thinking, I think you're right, something like that fits Mark's MO perfectly.
Oh my G!!! Sir mark knopfler.. you always fill up my day with your songs! The way you play your guitar it feels how you tickle my soul.. thank you for sharing your talent...😘😘😘
I listen to this song AT LEAST once every two days... Mark you're THE BEST!
I love their songs live. I enjoy them twice as much ... ☺️☺️.And how you enjoy watching him play..He's the best !! 😍😍
That guitarsound
Crazy how an old white Geordie can play the blues like this. Absolute quality
Amazing song with amazing lyrics about an amazing fighter
This song just reaches out and grips you right away. Scary, sad and brilliant.
truly the best of the best :)
Master piece
Came here in a roundabout way. From Ali, to Liston on Wikipedia, and a reference to Mark's song. It was very kind of Mr Knopfler to compose this remembrance.
Thank you Mark Knopfler 🎸🎶✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🥰🇧🇷🌍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 God bless
Eine groovy Gibson Les Paul 1958 und dann der Gesang von Mark Knopfler; He at its best; thank you Mark for everything !!! 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
MR. MARK KNOFLER - THE MAESTRO while The DRUMMER IS A BEAST...
Brilliant! Amazing performance of MK!
Such a lovely cool calm collective Vibe 🎶🎶
Heard this many moons ago. Still think it's amazing.
Best guitarist of all time
I just got turned on to Mark. I've listened to dire straits but had no idea of Mark going out on his own. He's amazing.
So good ! Love your music Mr Knopfler !
Great song for a great man charles sonny liston.
This song and your fingerstyte are amazing, you are the best for me ;)
Guitar Forever, Rock in Our Heart !
a fantastic song by one of the world greatest ever guitarists. A true musical genius whos feet are still firmly on the ground and whose modest humility and talent will forever be inspirational
I couldn't have said it better myself 😀👍!!!!
An absolutely exquisite in memoriam for a true black anti-hero. Dethroned by Cassius Clay, he died in obscurity, his memory defiled by the fight fixers who killed him:
"At the foot of his bed with his feet on the floor
There was dope in his veins and a pistol on the drawer
There was no investigation as such
He hated needles but he knew too much"
I discovered the song on "One Take Sessions," that includes "Boom, Like That," a riveting first-person confessional from Ray Kroc, the man who made McDonalds a planet-wrecking juggernaut. Mark has a gift for these character sketches, very Dylanesque.
Danny Cummins on drums is sublime IMO
Agreed
Very expressive drummer...
Please come tour America, Mark. I must see you work your magic. Love from Pittsburgh!
Awesome song
You know that is just utterly sublime.
Nothing left to say about your music but thank you.
i can never get enough. thank you.
Marks finest. This song and Hurricane by Dylan are so pictographic in the lyrics you'd think you were ringside.
Sublimely perfect.
Amazing!!
Admiral man of guitar! Learning his stuff takes so much patience phew!
THIS IS MUSIC
This is just bloody tremendous !
Oh my God, what a music
Amazing storyteller that humanized a subject who was dehumanized his entire life.
Love this song... thanks my dear Mark! 💋
God I love that voice and that smooth guitar.
Mark : A So Beautiful and Pure Soul
This song - and this performance from years ago, is what made me a fan of Mark, bravo sir!
One word....cool
What a sound!
THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think that "criss-cross, on his back, scars from his daddy like a slavery track" might just be my favourite lyrics in any song.
Love Shangri-La. One of my go to’s for road trips!
I keep repeating the intro.. What a man
The Master speaks!
Badass
MK? Love the man!! ;-)
Song For Sony Liston Blues 💖 M'y lover Song Nice Mark Good Protect You Mark 💖🙏🙏