Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler meets AC/DC's Brian Johnson at the Spanish City in Whitley Bay
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2021
- Brian & @Mark Knopfler talk about the North East, Mark's music and his inspirations....and sing a few songs from the depths of their musical memories.
- Hudba
Let's just all stop for a moment and appreciate the existence of these two men.
You are correct. These are two absolute living legends. Some day we will look back at this and remember these two greats.
Absolutely I second that
I didn't know what to comment so I let you do it for me.
gsx r 750
How about we don't...
Two living legends. Keep on rockin' guys👍
I don't think I've ever seen Mark Knopfler being so comfortable and natural around anyone before.
You nailed it
They're two Geordies. From Newcastle Upon Tyne. They're all like that together. Wonderful people and accent
Yeah....2 Geordies from my neck of the woods. Salt of the earth.
Two Geordies that's why
2 Geordies together..'nuff said..
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest guitarist alive and of all time.
He is a Master... Let's enjoy his music!!!
He is the best guitarist ever 🥰🥰
He is the best of all time xx
@@gerrichart4672 I grew up with the brothers in arms album, I love Mark and his style of playing, a friend of mine who played bass with Mark said one of his favourite guitarists is a guy from Liverpool called Gary Potter Potter, if you put in Gary Potter trio 12 St rag, you might like it, different style all together but you can see why he rates him. 👍
@@gerrichart4672 No. Paco de Lucía is.
If it wasn't for the camera crew you'd never know these are two of the worlds biggest stars in music talking, absolute legends I always enjoy watching Brian's life on the road shows.
Yes great stuff from Brian
This is so freaking authentic and positive. Brian has that ability to disarm anyone. 2 bonafide rock gods, just having fun! Totally opposite to the arrogant artists out there. Just wonderful!
I couldn’t agree more 😊
I met Brian at a boat show in Sarasota (where he lives), he was so nice and willing to chat away about cars (I’m a car guy like him).
@@enlilannunaki9064 He's a SERIOUS car guy. Good for you!
Exactly!
@@enlilannunaki9064 He did a good meet w Nick Mason.Car guy too but often in the shunt.
Great series.
Even Dolly Parton loves Bri.He made it onto her dressing room.
Two lovely lads not bragging how big they are or how rich, just lovely childhood memories and early day struggles......the important real stuff...Top lads
One of the reasons I've always loved AC/DC. Brian is such a humble, friendly, decent guy.
(I mean, they all are. That's why even Wal Mart came calling...).
I met him at a hotel in Boston while checking in. I introduced myself, and he spent about 10 minutes chatting with me. Nice as can be....a normal, regular, bloke.
@scottbrower9052
So good to hear!! I like AC/DC now more than I did as a kid!! Spent time in Boston. Had an apt on Charles St in mid 80s.
All those guys are. The whole band is just so cool. Everyone so down to earth. Whenever you see Angus, he’s only ever wearing a plain shirt and jeans. Just drinking tea lol. It’s very very easy to like AC/DC.
As so is Angus, from what I saw from an interview with him where he was insisting he wasn't really a good guitar player. Might be true but he's got the feel into it.
@@CB-xr1egyou know what to do
*Brian:* "So, wadda-ya do for a livin'?!"
*Mark:* "I get my money for nothing and my chicks for free. You?"
*Brian:* "Dirty deeds...done dirt cheap!"
Well said!
Hahaha very well said 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏Terrific!
Brilliant
You cracked me up, dude :D
Never in a million years would I have ever expected Mark Knopfler and Brian Johnson duetting on “Big Rock Candy Mountain. Brilliant.
That sure wasn't on my bingo card.
That's a genuine moment! I hope they didn't mind me joinin in
Imagine them starting one of their concerts with it in the 80’s - the beer bottles would start flying towards the stage in 3,2,1 .. lolol
yeah that was an unexpected gem, love’s every second of this video!
Brian J. is like a lightning rod for positivity . Rock-on Brian 🤘
And when he meets people its almost as if they were...thunderstruck
As an American, there’s nothing cooler than watching two older gentlemen from the U.K. talking and reminiscing.
Обожаю Обоих .
@@user-kz3xu1kw9oSlava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
So genuine and unaffected. Treasures of Geordieland😄
@@user-kz3xu1kw9o Общаются как обычные люди. Никакой звезданутости.
@@lingolarker9318 естественно это же Люди , а У нас все с Гонором !😂Звёзды бля !
Mark Knopfler's solo at the end of The Tunnel of Love is the most sublime guitar sound ever.
Truth
I agree completely. Masterpiece!!!!
Agree. I am a Knopfler devotee but a huge music buff in general and listen to a very wide range of music but the TOL final solo is something else. I just can’t do it justice. As close to talking as I have heard a guitar sound.
Yes I agree 👍
That is my favorite Dire Straits solo. More than Sultans. The phrasing is gorgeous.
In Brian’s company, everybody starts to shine. What a super nice bloke🤙
Yeah, typical Geordie... great humour!
All he did was scream like a chook
Ditto Mark.
@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4and made millions doing it.
@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4As if anyone cares about the s**t you post lol
Mark Knopfler is such a down to earth, friendly and polite person. He is a Megastar but acts like your best buddy. Love him since the late 70s.
Alchemy. Still one of the greatest live albums ever.
Hear hear! Mind blowing really.
And features the best version of Sultans of swing...pure magic!
I understand what Mark is singing about now when he said "girl it looked so pretty to me, like the Spanish city to me, when we were kids." I love that song soo much!! This was so awesome!
Me too ❤
Tunnel of Love, my all time favorite song!
Man, this is the most extroverted I've seen Mark. I never would have guessed that the guy from ACDC is super nice, or that he could hang out with my hero and they'd just be catastrophically chummy.
True that! He’s always been quite introverted in public. Supposedly he was quite the rigid control freak with Dire Straits, though. I say that even though I regard him as the best guitarist and one of the best songwriters alive.
@@NOLAgenX I’d never heard about him being a control freak but if he was it shows: one of the tightest and most consistent rock bands ever.
@@NOLAgenX "Control freak" is an improper substitute for this case. When it's your art, getting everyone to play it the way you hear it in your head is better referred to as "excellence". Use "control freak" for someone who wants to be in charge, but doesn't know what the hell they're doing. (I know - too many "quotes").
@@michaelrice500 Don Henley and Glen Frey were both control freaks ask ay Eagles members or ex member BUT they know what they were doing ROFL!
@@michaelrice500 well as I tried to relay in my post, there was nothing negative intended toward him, as I have no artist Whose work I like more. Thank you for the alternate descriptors.
The most talented always seem to be the most humble.
True! They are probably not fully aware of their greatness.
This is a true statement.
Floyd Mayweather, Elton John, Gwyneth Paltrow...
Amen!
They remember where they came from, appreciate what they've been through to get there, and haven't forgotten the folks who helped them get there. THAT is why I respect these two.
Imagine Mark never knew his lyrics from Tunnel of Love were engraved on the steps of the Spanish City that he was singing about! Both of these guys are diamonds!
Brian Johnson just comes across as a really positive and jolly person in every single public event he is in, including stage performances. He must be an absolute joy to be around
Mark Knopfler and Brian Johnson chatting at Whitley Bay. This video is so Geordie that if you watch it too many times you will start to transform into a branch of Greggs.
🤣🤣
Whey aye man!
Spot on Kidda
Very good :)
Gan on wi ye ?
When I was 11, Dire Straits and AC/DC were my first two favourite bands, I imagined that they could play together one day. When I got older I realised these are two completely different worlds. I laughed at that idea and how silly I was as a child. Now I'm 41 and I get to see Mark and Brian singing together. Close enough. In a way, it feels like some magic trick someone is pulling on me.
I've felt the same as a child about Mark Knopfler and Phil Collins, my two favourites. Nice that Money For Nothing has Sting on it, and there's a video of Knopfler and Tom Jones floating around which is fun.
YOU MATERIALIZED THIS....COOL.
Good for you
@@RichardABW Phil Collins actually played Money for nothing's drum part once alongside Sting, Knopfler and Clapton.
Thanks for all the love and support. I am blown away by the love from ya'll. I know these are hard times but with love and faith we shall all see the light again 🥰❤️❤️. Love you 🤗.
Best thing I’ve watched in ages. 2 guys who carved 2 completely different musical careers from the same influences. This is why I hate genre snobs. ALL music is deeply connected, and there is no such thing as bad music. There is only music that appeals to you or doesn’t.
And the best "Normie Comment Award" goes to (brrrrrrrrmmmmm).....
They are both rock n roll genre and Australia is a British common wealth country and Mark is British he's half Hungarian half Scottish too and I think Brian is Scottish so there is a kinship in their cultures.
@@AnnaLVajda brian is from Gateshead Newcastle uk his mum and dad working class and worked all hours his dad was called Alan his mum was half Italian he had 2 brothers maurice and victor and sister julie he was the oldest of 4 children. Brian mum saved children from the Jews camp in the second world war by hiding them in the basement and cellers she saved up to 25 children I think one amazing thing to do was to risk her life to save children from the war in Poland camp some woman that was. Brian must be very proud of his mum she was a seamless and had machines going all night long his dad was much harder toughter dad but his mum brought much love in the house. I've got a book at home on Brian life my god it's great and tells you every thing. His dad died at the ball breaker album and tour but yeah there house was always full of love it was hard and very little money but they was always fed and clothed. I know times was very very hard for Brian and his family they lived in 2 bed house Brian and his brothers abd sister had one room his mum and dad had another bedroom. Harsh winters no running water no indoor loos etc I really cant imagine living like that must be terrible
Two words..Vanilla Ice
@@AnnaLVajda They are both Geordies,from the North East of England.Both are from my area.
Brian was like this before ACDC And has remained that way. Anyone who knew him back then when he was on the Working Mens' Clubs will tell you that. Amazing man.
Now 'Tunnel of Love" finally all comes together....... simply a stunning classic, never to be repeated.
Absolutely. Just wished he would play it again. The little bit he sang here might be the first since late 80’s early 90’s.
@@cloudfarmer9439 It was his father’s favorite tune. Probably difficult to play now with his Father’s memory in the back of his mind.”
My favourite Straits song. Just love the way it builds to the solo.
The slow section in the middle is classic blues, less is very much more, stunning and breathtaking 😎😎😎😎
@@cloudfarmer9439 I was thinking the same thing. And I will take it. Thank you, Mark, for creating my favorite song ever, anywhere.
Being a Walker lad, I cycle past here every few days for a workout... I would have pissed my pants, fell of my bike and fell to my knees to begin worshipping rituals had I have seen these 2 lads on the front doing this. I'm gutted I didn't see this little dream get together!
I come here more often now after seeing this video but Covids getting in the way and that so, no bike rides through Newcastle for me
Same here I would have love to met brian hes my hero amazing guy such down to earth person
Brian is a true legend. He is so genuine. He treats everyone with the same respect......whether it's the Queen or your man on the street and you can tell everyone gives him that same respect back. He remembers when he turned up to the AC/DC interview the first thing he thought was wow they had a can of Newcie Broon waiting for me. Appreciation
You're spot on, and I think that comes from his upbringing and the fact he came up from nothing, not even joining AC/DC until he was in his 30s.
Imagine walking down the beach and bumping into these two legends.
This is so heart-warming, the way they just instantly strip away each other's layers ..And then just joyfully bounce along off each other's inner Child.. There's some major Chemistry between these two..
There's major chemistry between most musicians that outsiders have no idea about.👍🇬🇧
Knopfler is a great guitarist but also a phenomenal song writer
Yes ❤️🎸👍🙋♀️
You don't say.
Outstanding. I never thought I would hear Brian and Mark sing a 'Hole in the Ground' duet.
I used to live a few doors away from Mark Knopfler. Most down to earth rock star you could ever meet. Doesn't say much. Him and Brian go way back, both Geordies.
The affection between these two wonderful men is almost tangible.
Genuine affection and mutual respect for both their work. Their music might be different but they are both craftsmen.
These two freaking OWNED 1980. Back in Black and Making Movies both on the scene. These are the soundtrack to me 9th grade year, me son.
That moment when you’re just chilling at the beach and suddenly you have Brian Johnson and Mark Knopfler right in front of you ,,,👀🎶💪🏼
I grew up in Newcastle and it was a huge treat going to Cullercoats and Whitley Bay on the train, a day on the beach then the Spanish City later on...fantastic!
Watching a video where two of the most influential artists in my life are just having a bit of fun, banter and mutual appreciation of each other is basically bringing me to tears. Lemme explain. Back in the early 90's I heard Thunderstruck, then saw the music video...and for the next 2 and a half decades I have devoured anything and everything AC/DC. Then, with the advent of interviews being posted on the internet, I had to find out that one of the biggest rockers in history, Brian Johnson, is not just a charming fellow, but also one helluva cool, nice guy. The kind of guy I would donate an organ to if he needed it. Not because I am starstruck, but because he is relatable and awesome. Then there's Mark Knopfler. The man that, with his band, recorded Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, etc...and...my father's favorite, Walk of Life. That last song was such a big part of my childhood years because my dad played it all the time. Once grown up and bought the Dire Straits albums for me and collected the vinyls. And my dad passed away in 2011. So every time I hear Mark's voice, I see my dad's face clearer than I have in years in my mind's eye.
That is why this video is one the most beautiful things I have seen... ever.
Great post!
Wonderful stuff
You should have seen them both in the 70's and 80's
I was already smitten with AC/DC
Then I heard dire straits
Coming from a jazz and blues background
I was in heaven
Bless you, these were nice words to read .
LOVE your words man
Hey man, amazingly this is very similar to my story. I got into DS as a kid thanks to my dad, and not long after Thunderstruck took me into AC/DC and heavy rock realm. These were my first favourite bands. Seeing these guys together is a dream come true back from when I was 11.
Brothers is Arms - home again - this is a wonderful moment between these two - that we've been allowed to witness. Imagine seeing lyrics you've written 40 years ago - in a gathering square.
Brothers in arms. One of the most played songs at funerals for ex military.
Warms my heart and puts a huge smile on my face when two absolute legends of modern rock acting like two goofy young boys again.
Most excellent
It's good to know that hard rocking musicians like Brian Johnson actually likes Mark & Dire Straits, sounds like he very much respects Mark
Never would I ever have thought I’d see these two singing Bernard Cribbins. What if they got together and did an album of North East music, wouldn’t it be amazing. Absolutely superb.
Get Sting to join them on a couple of songs too...
@@CH3825 Sting's too far up his own arse and always has been.. A mate of mine was in a well known punk band in the Police's early days and when they played together he asked to use his amp but called him "stink" (He tought his name was stink) and he refused to let him use it because he didn't get his name right... He was told to get fucked and the amp was used anyway lol
Seeing them hug each over just brings a huge smile on my face😊
I love the way Mark's accent comes back, when he talks to Brian.
Could watch these two all day n night.They never lost themselves in the pop world & always remembered their roots.Hats off boyzz. ❤️
There is sooo Much love and spirit in Brian! Makes my day😃
two of the coolest dudes ever! it's a wonder the ocean didn't freeze over with both of them standing so near it.
Their geordies, hard as nail us geordies
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This warms my heart. I love both of these gentlemen.
This video is proof that down-votes on CZcams are utterly worthless. Thank you Brian for sharing these moments.
Woah.. love to see you in here Andrew. Love your channel (from Mel)
@Guy Incognito Neither of them are "boomers", because neither of them are American. It's an American term about American generations. The experience of people in other countries of the same age group was totally different from the Yanks.
The down-voters could be a load of guitar wannabes who never achieved anything.
@@antoniopodesta8738 Have you ever played guitar? why would anyone who plays / appreciates guitar downvote Mark Knopfler or AC/DC's singer?
@@jordanparker7407 I have no idea what you are talking about.
Brian seems like such a nice guy.
All reports say this ^^ is fact. People adore that guy. I've seen him thrice and Knopfler once in 1979.
From a fellow Geordie, Thank You for sharing that. You can take the men out of the North East, but you will never take the North East out of the men.
My ancestors are Geordies, about 200 years ago. " . . . something from the past just stares into my soul . . . "
Brian's voice is a delgiht. You want to sink in the cloud of his voice, you want to listen it every day, every hour. Every minute.
Ok. I need more of this. 2 Legendary rock gods. In their own element. Off the road. Speaking face to face. Bringing up old memories. I smiled the whole time.
So much heart. I would PAY to be on this camera crew.
i live 2 miles from this place where they shot this video...i am so sad i wasn't down at the beach at this time :)
Brian Johnson is such a lovely man fame and fortune hasn't changed him one bit I just think he is so normal and someone nice
Just two normal guys having a chat about their childhood and stuff except they're not normal they're absolute legends. Great post!
AC/DC and Dire Straits. Yeah. That should work.... This is amazing!
Shared with my dad who grew up in Whitley B and the old Spanna city to take him back. He’s 83
Omg! It looks so Beautiful!!Wish I could visit!
40 years old and this series has introduced me to someone who has been screaming in the car since I was in womb as a humble ,soft voiced man .Thanks for doing this Brian ,cheers from Vegas!
I finally got it, the Spanish city...and the pretty girl, thanks for showing this wonderful side of Mark and Brian, absolutely magical
Brian Johnson is such a cool, decent guy. No one who ever met him dislikes him, and he talks with everyone from diferent musical persuations. I can count on only one hand a rock star who would sit down with a fan, chat and have a beer. Brian tops the list.
The joy of seeing these two Geordies hamming it up in my childhood stomping grounds. I have stood where they are countless times. Away the lads.
Imagine walking by on the beach and stumbling into these two legends singing songs together?
I went on holiday to Witley Bay in 1976 when I was 5, I'll never forget The Spanish City.
It is just fantastic to hear two musical icons without any pretention. Totally honest and 'in the moment'. No Hollywood glitz, just real people as they are.
Two uncles I’d like to have 👍🏻
two BROTHERS
We all need this in our lives now and forever Mr. Johnson , Please keep this going sir !
There's magic chemistry between most musicians that outsiders have no idea about👍🇬🇧
Jesus Christ, watching this is great. Two legends having a chat. So humble, so worthy. Absolute top class.
Two of the best, great to see them together. Mark is a musical genius who in my opinion doesn’t get as much recognition as he should. Brian is a rock and roll legend.
Brian is just full of love for his mates. These videos are wonderful.
I'm a bit younger than these two guys, and though it's been more than 15 years since I've been there the memories of Whitley Bay are just as strong, so many happy and carefree days spent at Whitley Bay, Cullercoats, the Spanish City, St. Mary's Lighthouse... Thanks for the vid Brian, you are the man!!
Nice to hear Bernard Cribbins getting some love! I never thought I would hear an AC/DC version with guest vocalist Mark Knopfler! 🏆🇬🇧
Seems like he peaked when that little children's song ditty cropped up on the soundtrack to 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'..
How can you not smile at this...
Brian Johnson meeting up with other great guitarists in these really casual scenarios is the best content on CZcams hands down.
Cullercoats resident here. love this and love you both. thanks for the memories and framing my youth with your brilliant music i loved it.
Us Geordies absolutely love these 2 Legends.
I visited the Spanish city October 2020 to see the inscription and it is. a fine tribute to a brilliant song by a true legend
My neck of the woods. I'm so proud to be from the North East of England. I have lots of childhood memories from right there at the Spanish City at Whitley Bay. This would of been the early-mid 80's when these two legends were flying high in their primes! My mother used to take me on bus trips there in the summer and we'd spend all day on the beach having Ice Cream and eating Fish n Chips.
The Dire Straits-AC/DC collab we have all been waiting for!
Two Geordie legends. This made me smile. Love Brian he is a true Geordie - funny as hell and so down to earth.
Imagine strolling by and bumping into these two chatting
This mini series with brian has been wonderful. Britain produced some outstanding rock n roll. I worry for the new generations. It all seems a bit lost now
Ac/dc last album was #1 in like 25 countries... lol
@@kentuckyjerk323 i was referring to new bands
There are some amazing young bands out there. Just not on the radio. Thank heavens for bandcamp, CZcams etc.
Honestly musical career aside, I really like Brian as a presenter. Even if you're not really comfortable on camera, you hang with Brian a few minutes and you're good to go.
Tam moore
No need to worry, next generation already up and running . check this Australian kids CZcams channel "Taj Farrant"
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Taj Farrant heard ACDC when he was 6.
Mark Knopfler is a hero to me... his songs are beautiful and thought provoking, lyrics are clever, witty and poignant and most importantly, he's kind... and Brian Johnson seems the same, with the rare talent of listening. I could watch this a hundred times and not get bored of watching them and hearing the music and tales. Thank you :)
Two lovely genuine blokes, totally unspoiled by success.
Too much quality in a one video. Legends!!
Two proud Geordie gentlemen who haven't perfumed their accents even though they've lived outside of the area for years. Heroes to us .
A pair of genuine living legends and proper gentlemen. Class act.
Imagine having a day at the seaside and bumping into these two. Pure legends
How amazing. Shows their humanity.
It's easy to see. They are truly having a great time.
Tunnel of Love.. What a masterpiece
Two lead singers from two of my favourite groups.Even though these guys are heard by millions on their records we very seldom see much about them outside of the music.This is neat to see.
I saw Dire Straits in 1991, with their lazer light show. still the best gig Ive ever seen
Great seeing Mark play guitar seemingly effortlessly
Brian is such a cool dude. Love his attitude and how he is.
such a heart warming watch. Two ol boys just chatting. Respect.
Both of these guys can probably go around without being noticed by most people.
Lucky guys.
Thank you Bernard! Legend in the UK.
I love ❤️ this channel. Is there a more positive guy than Mr. Johnson. Such a nice outpost in a depressive world. Thank you 🙏
Dire Straits first album was and still is a masterpiece ...
So is Communique
So is Making Movies
@@grokur9714 Well so is all of them to be fair, i would say!
@@mikekaraoke Your Turn would be "So is Love over Gold"
@@grokur9714 What do you mean?
Es precioso verles a los dos ahí recordando y hablando.... Precioso 😍❤️
Two of my absolute heroes. How lucky am I to have grown up with these two and their bands as the soundtrack of my upbringing and my life. I could listen to them talk and tell stories for hours and days.