Dire Straits & Eric Clapton - Romeo & Juliet [Wembley -88]
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- Dire Straits performing live with Eric Clapton at Wembley Stadium at Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Party 11th June 1988.
Enjoy!
Maybe the best version of this song!
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Just awesome, I can find all the music I love.. . . Just got iPhone and access to you tube and I'm liv'in it and I'm 71!
Karen Bonzheim Go Karen!
Enjoy it, girl!
Love from a 35 years old Indian to a 71 years young
There is a lot of OUR music on youtube thank goodness. We will never be that old.
I come back here once in a while just for this.
Pure tranquility.
My Dad built the stage for this gig and was right at the front as they had to take it down straight after the gig. My Mum let me stay up and watch it on tele. I was 8 yrs old and couldn't believe what I was seeing. Been hooked on Dire Straits and guitars ever since
thats so freakin cool!! i love stories like yours
I was there too by chance - Dire Straits stepped into elastic space that night. Unbelievable
I was there, as I had been in 85 at Live Aid! They were fantastic on both occasions, bloody awesome band! Mark wound us up big style at the start, saying his rhythm guy was off due to baby birth. Took the bloody roof off when the needle spot came on Eric!
That must have been fantastic, good on your mum!
Such a cool story
Hands down, one of the greatest live sax solos in rock history.
Right? It was so simply written, but sang its' own melody, and made its' way back up the scale to the joint finale with the rest of the band. Knopfler is a subtle but brilliant songwriter.
@@janetdavis7355 Like a lot of people, I remember watching it thinking oh Romeo and Juliet, but when the sax solo came in, it grabbed you, full on, and you realized then you had witnessed something truly special. A great moment in time.
Who's at the sax?
@@vedumaani Chris White
@@trevorbayfield4006 Thanks a lot 🙏
Anything involving Knopfler and Clapton has to be pure magic😎
I suffer from clinical depression, but this version with Eric and Mark and that truly inspiring sax solo brings tears of joy to my eyes and warmth to my heart, my all time, all genre goto magical track.
Be well sweet soul! Hugs from the USA🇺🇸💗
I hope you're doing OK. I was at that concert, as indeed I was at Live Aid. The whole place ERUPTED when they brought the needle spot up on Eric, Mark had spun some story about his rhythm guitaristist crying off due to his wife having a baby! Everyone was like "who is it, who is it?" Chris did a great solo, you're correct. Great band, sadly missed.
Blessings Robert...God loves you to pieces...hope you are feeling well.
Two years later, I hope you’re doing well, Sir. May you feel the love of God....
God bless you brother
Not a shirt ripped off, not a leap in the air, not a crashing riff on the guitars, just sublime artistry and musicianship, and respect for each others' work. Amazing.
This song hurts in places you didn't even know you had in you. Beatiful.
Truth... I cry everytime I listen to this! ✨🙏🏻🦋
So True. Always gets to me as it reminds me of someone. I actually took her to see the band two days after we split. Imagine listening to this sitting next to your ex.
I loved Dire Straits and saw them in 1985 in San Antonio, Tx. Beautiful song also brings back sad memories as I went alone to the show after breaking up with my gf a week before the show. I still loved the show....she missed an amazing show.
@@fredvillarreal7295 First saw them In Birmingham UK in 85. I know how you feel. I split with my gf two days before. But imagine sitting through So Far Away and Romeo and Juliet with her sitting next to you. Yep, she came along.
This may just be the most beautiful song ever written. "All I do is kiss you/ Through the bars of a rhyme" is my favourite lyric. Ever.
So you and me, what about it?
PERFECT. I AGREE..
James Emslie YES!! I also love this!!
I've always thought that was Thru the bars of Orion... like some sort of star reference, hehe Makes sense now.
Keith Richards it is bars of Orion. I looked up the lyrics. I love this version of the song. The sax 🎷 is awesome!!
I was seventeen in '88, and those guys with guitars were for me the greatest magicians in the Universe. And after 30 years nothing has changed
guara71 I agree with you 100%. It inspired me to pick up the electric guitar, and I played day in day out, week in week out, month after month, year after year, and now finally, after all these years playing,
I still can't play the fucking thing.
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Currently 16 years old, they still have that same magic, unfortunately, my friends and classmates don't seem to agree.
@mikaylachapman9036
They don't recognise quality...You do..
Did you learn to play the guitar...
Got married to this masterpiece ....in 85 ...same bride today !!
They played it in 88 though. Don't let your wife catch you getting that wrong ...
@@whynottalklikeapirat The song was first released in 1980, which makes your silly comment rather redundant.
@@CB-xr1eg I am talking about the concert recording my dear random literalist online acquaintance.
@@whynottalklikeapirat I'm aware of that you buffoon, but he didn't say he got married to the concert recording...now did he?
@@CB-xr1eg Whoosh I guess - don't hurt yourself out there
Absolutely THE best live version of this song, makes the hairs stand up on your arms
absolutely
This song feels like you're falling in love and getting your heart broken at the same time. Performed from the soul. Absolutely lovely. Wish more music was like this....
absolutely spot on 😉
Sara wonderful
Sara You just described this song perfectly
that's exactly what it should feel like
Sara, I didn't even know how to describe how I was feeling listening to this song until I read your comment. Nailed it.
The absolute power move of having Clapton play with you but you don't give him a solo. Legend.
Extremely Chad move by marky
Smart and cool enough, just the pleasure of playin the scene together?
Ti abbraccio! Ce la farai! Ce la faremo ! La musica può guarire tutto !
you're having some issues with inferiority complex, or something..
Funny thing is, neither of them see things with your lense.
Beautiful! I had the luck to be there. Will never forget!
Lucky man!
me too. I'll never forget it either, what a closing set, wonderful. I was at Live Aid too. Monster years for live music.
Lex van 't Hull (/
Lex van 't Hull .?
So was I! Unforgettable
you know you are great when Clapton is your backup..can listen to this as long as I live...Respect and love from india
Nimesh Sompura. Very well said...
Great point, Nimesh; when the one many consider the best guitarist in the world is backing you, you gotta be great - and Mark, needless to say, IS indeed great. And, on the eve (October 22, 2018) of the announcement of his next tour, Mark is, thankfully, still going strong!
I am from uttrakhand buddy i love this
I was 20 in 88. I bought all the albums. I still find find Dire Strait's music as fantastic as I did as a teenager. Mark Knofler is a virtuoso of guitar and a giant of music. Possibly the greatest guitarist ever.
And Jimmy Page
Maybe.. definately the most humble and emotional Guitar player. Always is playing With his soul instead of showbink off. Eric Clapton too, but is an a whole complete level. Most of the times i finds him boring playing solo's. Mark never.
Interesting, the guy next to him knowns as EC is the greatest guitarist ever, I was hoping Mark would let EC jam a solo but I guess he wanted the roof to stay intact lmao...
And gary moore❤
Clapton was returning a favor to Knopfler for touring with him previously. Jack Sonni couldn't make it as his wife was in labor, and there was no time or place really to allow Clapton to showboat his talents. Besides, the music was all Dire Straits. Where would you insert an appropriate solo on someone else's songs? A professional knows when to step up and when to step back.
For those that don't get 11 minutes of goosebumps to this, that is unfortunate.
Right!
I only got 10;59
I agree!💜
I get twelve minutes of goosebumps one minute of anticipation before the eleven minutes of pure heaven .
Didn't want this to end....Gorgeous saxophone... Emotional guitar solo
Man Chris White really owned that late 80s sax sound. He almost looks meditative playing but just nails it. What a beautiful version of a magnificent song.
I can't decide which one is the best. Mark's lyrics, his fingerpicking, or the damn sax...but maybe, the last one :P
i want to find a duet with eric clapton and sheryl crow.
Probably the most beautiful sax solo I've ever heard. Beyond perfection.
@@garryberman894 I Got married last october, My wife chose the church music. I got to chose the entrance into the reception.Yes Chris White honored us with the greatest sax solo ever preformed .Just my way to honour Chris White.
@@terryosullivan2620 Wow! Fantastic!
This song makes me feel melancholic about a love from the past I have never lived
Paola Aguirre juliet
You put into words what so many of us feel listening to this, and no offense to you, but even that doesn't do this piece justice
I didn't live my love for Elena Lulu for 40 years but Father Time and Mother Gaea had mercy w/ us: since 06/10/2020 we're together again
Paola I know what you mean
Yes. Me to.
This is the type of music that shall live forever.
You know you've made it as a musician when Eric Clapton is playing backing for your outro solo
Saxophone is the most underrated musical instrument. Simple magic...
Listen to Wesley Mcgooggan on Hazel O Connors "Will You" - agree Sax great
@@paulmatthews417 One of my favourite sax solos, after Jungleland
6:10 Chris White makes the impossible: takes the Sax to the level of Knopfler and his guitar...
7:25 the smile... Well done...
I was at that show. When a band plays such a piece in such an incredible way, one can only listen and think that it's a masterpiece played as if one was in heaven. As for the saxophonist, no word can describe his interpretation. I cannot stop listening to it. Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits are blessed.
I saw this, virtually live, almost 30 years ago - almost forgot how passionately beautiful Chris White's sax solo was... sweet music.. played quietly - sorrowful lyrics... it doesn't get any better...
When he fires up the solo, it`s goosebumps every time for me, magical performance from everyone
1980s, the era of the truly and sincere feelings, emotions and relationships... 💕💖 The world will never be the same again... 💔💔💔
This is absolutely the most beautiful song! It makes me cry everytime. Mark was really into it and is just outstanding. Clapton on rhythm guitar...WOW! And that SAX! I listen to this every single day!💜😘🇺🇸💗
I do!
Im male 68 years old and it makes tears in my eyes everytime i listen. I cant put into words how i feel. Perhaps words are not enough.
By far the best version of one of the greatest songs ever written
All songwriters tremble in awe of this composition.
The guitar licks at the end are like the soul itself desperately trying to prove its love toward another. Just the most beautiful performance.
Thirty years on - timeless, beautiful music - who's still listening to this in 2018? 😊
2019- "making movies " 1980
2019
Reenee E ...
still listening in 2020
@@qpsmommo Yeah...me too 👍🏻😊
Listening since 77!
I am a huge Knopfler/DS fan but I really don't think he knew what to do after Chris White's solo - there was a few bars where they looked lost afterwards!! "Errr how do we play after that?"
Beautiful music, beautiful song, can never get bored of this. Perfection in a single song to me.
had the same impression-
Can see his feelings in his eyes ,
Especially while he singing Romeo & Juliet .
He is Great and so innocent...
This is living, breathing audible poetry. If butterflies in the pit of your stomach had an anthem, this is it.
Beautifully said, sir
a masterpiece on every level: songwriter, musicianship, and total respect for one another by each member of the band...they simply allowed the song to take center stage and then they followed where it lead
led*
In around 1990 some how I managed this Video Cassette of full concert at Wembley Stadium.
Only God knows how many times I have watched it.
Now, thanks to technology and thus CZcams, I use to watch almost every week, specially this one - one of my favorite.
The evergreen.
The sax player upstages the best 2 guitarists in the world. What a performance by them all. Just being around to hear this on utube makes life great!
I listen to a lot a jazz with a lot of incredibly technically demanding soulful solos, I also play sax myself. But man, Chris White's solo is incredibly moving and lyrical. It's like he's singing out of his horn. Beautiful.
Mark Knopfler - always leaves you wanting more. Absolutely exceptional.
Everybody under 40 put your phones and your anxiety down open your ears for once and listen to this masterpiece you will be better for the experience
Absolutely out of this world, and the Sexiest Sax Solo EVER! I remember watching this live way back then, I mean the whole day was Magic but Dire Straits were just out of this universe, I could not believe what I was seeing and hearing that night, I actually recorded the whole gig on VHS and for years used to play it especially when I had a good few pints in me, but then lost the tapes when I was moving home but thank God for CZcams I can watch it again and again. This version lasts 11 mins, but when I saw them live in Dublin, Ireland, at The Point Depot, they played R&J for 16 mins and when the finished the applause nearly brought the house down literally, I also love it for the best chat up line ever, "You And Me Babe, How Bout It". Brilliant Track, Brilliant Band.
Me too, I recorded the entire concert on VHS, and I was absolutely spellbound and captivated by this performance. To my great despair the VHS tape ended I n the middle of the sax solo so I quickly had to change tapes, made me furious 😡 Later I found a way to copy the VHS tape to an audio tape, so I cut both parts of the song from two VHS tapes together on one audio tape. Unfortunately there was this gap in the middle with 30 seconds of the sax solo missing, but nevertheless this became by far the most frequently played song on my tape deck in my car and on my Walkman. I still have the audio tape, kept it for sentimental reasons, although I don‘t have any tape deck anymore. Thank goodness there‘s CZcams so I can watch it as often as I want to, and of course I have a digital extract for my cellphone. Hardly a day goes by without me listening to it, I just don‘t get tired of listening, indulging in a sweet trip down memory lane every single time.
The guy on keyboards with the 80s mullet kills me! I was there, they did a fantastic set. One of the best I ever saw.
Love the little mistake at 6.01 when he cuts into the sax solo, he is so cute, his response, perhaps nervous at Clapton's presence . . . shows he's human like all the rest of us.
This is unquestionably (in my humble opinion) the greatest sax solo ever recorded. Chris White was amazing. Also one of the great songs ever. This concert was broadcast live from Wembley in 1988 and I heard and recorded it. 30 plus years down the road and it still moves me.
100%. No, 1000% correct. IMHO2.
great thing, to remark this sólo , probably most of us we' ve heard lots of music, i do agree, this concert remains for ever
This might be one of the greatest live performances I have ever watched. The added saxophone is fantastic! Must have been amazing to have seen it live at the time!
It is... I am born i the wrong era I think.
I watched it live on the TV at the time and was spellbound. It was the best live performance I have ever seen.
the best concert l have ever been was taj mahal at the filmore east. "the real thing."
I love this song
It was! bloody unbelievable, the whole place erupted when Knopfler announced he had got Clapton as replacement rhythm guitarist, with Clappers blcked out while he announced he had found someone "who hadn't played Wembley, but he had played". What a set.
This band was my all time greatest. I just wish they were still touring especially down under in Aussie. Legends they have been on every play list since1983 went to Canberra and have been hooked ever since. Come boys not too late to get it together and get on the road again.❤
Got me through school and life. Saw them in 84 with my mother. GOAT
What a MASTERPIECE! Every chord in my heart was struck and I struggle to retain my tears☺
That saxophone solo hits me like a blow in the stomach every time I hear it! The whole song is special but the sax does it for me!
'he finds a convenient street light steps out of the shade says sumthin like..... you n me babe! how about i'it'. just great timing
I rarely comment on videos. I am so moved by this video, so lost in it’s splendour and dizzily strayed by a pleasant reverie as I listen to it, that I can safely call it one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard.
It is the most beautiful music I've ever heard in my entire life
I listen to so much amazing music, but for me nothing comes close to this song on that night. For as long I'm able to I will never tire of listening to it
Nice Chris Beard.
Yay!
It's amazing that nobody can create original entertainment of this timeless quality anymore.
Sad really.
But a great experience to watch this.
If there would be a performance from 80's that would sum it up all, it would be this.
The SAX!!! just AMAZING
Perfection just ultimate perfection
I got to see dire straits just the once when I was 18-19 they are still the best band I’ve ever seen live and I am 50 now. Telegraph road alchemy live is one of the best live performances of all time by anyone and for bit of beautiful genius Romeo and Juliet Wembley ‘88 with Eric Clapton is great. Anything from the Basel concert in 92 as well. My favourite guitarist and band, always played things differently on every tour. so you can watch the same song live 6 times in a row and get a completely different vibe each time. Always good to see some new dire straits/mark Knopfler fans on the making.
Amazing to watch the 2015 videos of Mark playing this live, and then compare it to this. He still has the same passion, almost 30 years apart. I truly love this song. It changed my life the first time I heard it.
Poetic, beautiful, a timeless song that will be recalled over the decades..." I love you like the stars above. I'll love you ' til I die. " A tale of enduring love, as old as time...with a hell of a sax solo...
....no glowing screens of cells in the crowd, just enjoying and experiencing real music.
Big Serb are you serious?
David Clinging For now, yes time is unstoppable. Change in unstoppable. Does that mean that change is always for the best?
Two of the finest guitarists in history on the stage at the same time............amazing!
💯 percent correct now we got X factor
I feel Dire Straits is 1 of the most underrated bands ever. Some of my guitar playing friends have told me he is something else on guitar.
The golden era of music 💓
"You said I love you like the stars above I'll love you till I die"
There has never been a better live performance !!!
Chris Whites sax solo is still the best I've ever heard live. And I think probably the best version of this song ever as well.
Have you heard the version with Emmylou Harris?
Under upmost pressure. Killed it
@@Buddhamama-on_tour_2022 I don't think I have no.
I spoke to Chris White last night in Warrington after he played with The Straits telling him how this sax solo was the best thing I'd ever heard... and I was privileged to be there...he was such a gentleman and thanked me kindly..I'm not worthy....GENIUS AT WORK.
One of the best live performances ever in my book. The sax, piano, lyrics all so tight and well done! Marc and the band really did this one well. You and me babe, how about? Beautiful and sad, moves me every time.
Born in 95 and got shown this by my mum in 2010. To this day that saxophone solo is the most beautiful thing in the world
2 of the best . For Eric to take back seat , doffed his hat to mark. For me the best mark is hands down best live performer. Pure passion and that sax Jesus
I don't normally comment on these things but these two are my favourite performers in the world. But also the guy on the saxophone 🎷 I'm sorry I don't know his name but absolutely stunning. These are truly gifted people.
2 of the best guitarist Mark and Eric both legends
Although I was not a fan of the band back in 1988 this performance at the Nelson Mandela won me over with the stunning musicianship from the whole band. The sax solo by Chris White is absolutely breathtaking and I don't think he has ever bettered it. Congratulations also to the BBC TV Director who captured it so beautifully - early 'Jimmy Jib' style camera-on-crane delivering superb sweeping shots. Groundbreaking stuff back then.
KennnnnnyTucky love him foever!
The BEST version of this beautiful song.HANDS DOWN
the dice was loaded from the start makes me choke up everytime. life has a funny way of working. i think we become more and more familiar with that feeling as we get older and have less time to truly embrace those oddity’s that never seem to make sense.
The sax, piano, and Marks great writings and guitar work===a very special sound and feeling
I agree!
How gracefully and sweetly Mark Knofler come to song title guitars 🎸
damn that saxophone....what a beauty!!!!!
Yeah but when there is amazing guitar played by a maestro, Sax can be such a cliche. I enjoyed this as much as you .... I hope.
So damn hot...
Knophler & Clapton are just unbelievable! The sax player is something else as well! ❤️👏👏👏
the way that Clapton is just watching on in awe at 7:26 is great. lovely to see the greats respecting other instruments being played so well.
In fairness..... there is no bad version!
What a treat for this audience. Clapton - the consummate professional - never steps on anyone's toes.
Remember this like it was yesterday, I was 16.
Brilliant performance and of course: the greatest saxophone solo ever performed!
I will forever feel a peace and at home when I hear Mark Knopfler's voice and guitar, including all his recent releases. Will just love him forever.
My first show ever. I feel 13 again every time I listen to Straits. Mark is a very talented guitarist....
Mad respect for Knofler, and the sax guy KILLS IT....at about 7:25 the look from both Knofler and Clapton says it all. Great performance!!!!!!!!!
+Dustin Brown I love Mark Knopfler. Who else on Earth would Clapton choose to play backup to? This is amazing.
Spot on. That look is like WTF did he just do, Clapton gives Chris a nod and just before the chorus starts again Mark does a double take. Pure gold
Wow, Dire Straits combined with Eric Clapton? Heaven on earth!
Just does not get better than this.if the sax doesn’t get you,you must be made of stone.
Totally agree! But guess what: Recently, I showed this epic sax solo to my pupils...... No reaction at all! Very sad! This was music as ts best, but it seems that it's not appreciated anymore by the young generation.
@@stefanchaziparaskevas8034 Chris White is an awesome sax player, but for me this song is about the guitar and piano.
I wish I could be Born in this time... OMG, that era was a thing... 💕⚘💖❣🌹
I watched this live and have played it everyday since. The way he takes the song out with the change of guitar is genius. A magician !!!!
superb band, listened all through my twenties, listening to this brings back so many memories ...
Schade, daß sich die beiden Brüder so zerstritten haben und Dire Straits sich aufgelöst haben. Für mich sind sie die beste Live Band für immer und ewig.
Und diese Version von Romoe and Juliet ist einfach ein Traum. Auch ein besonderen Lob an den Saxohonisten...pure Gänsehaut
The smile at the end when he realises he played the song perfectly.
Except that he forgot the sax coming in at 6.05. Look at Knopfler's face. Doesn't take away anything from this wonderful performance by the way. Fantastic music by all of them.
i think he just wanted to announce best sax solo ever...because he gave White a sing that he can start
justliveandletlive mark says something like 'take it away' that was Chris's cue !
Right! You can 'feel' it felt GOOD!
Possibly the most beautiful intro to a song ever!!
This song would make a lovely musical ... I can see every scene in my head.
I think another English dude made a play about it. It has the same name tho, so it might be hard to search for
God damn Shakespeare, I'd rather revise Dire Straits than Macbeth.
hah
When a song changes to became Poetry, when musicians feels that " something " which make them able to create not " a " but THE MASTERPIECE.
All what I can say is
" Lucky to " live " this emotion....
Thanks to them, for the interior richness they give, for my everyday life.
Less boring, with people as You!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
11 minutes isn't long enough, that is truly a masterpiece!
Perhaps the best lyrics of any song i've ever heard.
One of the most beautiful songs ever
Greatest love song of all time?