Mark Knopfler - Interview (Parkinson, 22.09.2000) 

What a humble man. He's one of the greatest guitarists but still looks like a simple man. I can't believe he's one of us

What a charming and unassuming person Mark is. No huge ego or pretension - just one of the most talented guitar players ever. My favourite is the riff on the track "Tunnel of Love." Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up every time I listen to it. Thanks for all the great music, Mark. 🎸

The man who could set an entire story into a song. Never fails to impress me. True legend!

The most humble guitar hero in the world, and the yet to be discovered as a genius songwriter (beyond his hits).

The first thing I thought of when listening to him was how humble he was! Compassionate a true human being!

An unpretentious, humble genius of giant stature. Thank you, Mark, for all the years of the stories you have shared with the world.

I could listen to Mr. Knopfler all day. Those stories, that voice, so good

Mark Knopfler is one of the finest human beings I've ever learned of. His creativity and his music are truly stellar. I truly love this man. In May of 2001 I flew from Phoenix to Seattle to see him in person. A highlight of my life.

BEEN LISTENING TO MARK FOR OVER 30YEARS, HE'S THE BEST SOLO GUITARIST IN THE WORLD, NO ONE WILL EVER COME CLOSE TO HIM, MARK YOU'RE TRULY SUPERB LOVED BY US ALL THESE YEARS!

Mark is simply the best guitarist of his time.

Those few seconds of Romeo and Juliet... They hit like a sledge hammer.

Mark has given me the most musical pleasure throughout my life, and I am 70 years of age. Marks guitar playing has often brought me to tears with his moving methods of emotional crescendos and his individual riffs etc. I have not long left on this planet, but I wish I could just meet him to shake his hand and to thank him for what he has done for me and that emotional way he has made me feel so often. His music and the way he plays just sends me to somewhere special God Bless you Mark, thanks so very much mate. You have little idea what your playing means to me. Many will feel the same I know. Mark, you are a special musician, so rare with a gift that I cannot describe. Thank s so much!

I've listened to and loved Mark Knopfler's playing for over 40 years, and I'm more impressed everytime I see him play or speak.

Beside his place as a songwriting and master guitarist, I find Mark’s down to earth, humble presence so disarming and accessible. While watching this interview, did anyone else clap with the live audience after he spoke about and demonstrated the magic? Whether watching a recorded performance, listening to an audio collection or seeing an interview, I consider myself lucky to be on the planet along with him. 🌏☮️

What an amazing Guitarist, lyricist, showman, just incredible and fantastic.

This guy is my favorite singer, songwriter, storyteller, Composer, player. Troubadour you name it he can do it. Some of today's most relevant music He is a Genius

The tone he has is gold and cant be recreated by enyone ive heard=Best guitar player alive

RIP Michael Parkinson. Thanks for all the great interviews of wonderful people

What a nice, charming person this guy is. Pure talent, and style.

I can think of very few people who have moved me to tears the way Mark Knopfler has. His ability to combine lyrical and musical genius whilst capturing so many nuances of human experience and emotion in music are unparalelled (IMHO). He only had to pick that short melody from Romeo and Juliet for me to feel the deep emotion of the song. It's an incredibly powerful talent that is all too underappreciated.

What a beautiful classy man! A musical genius who has written, played, and sung so many fabulous songs! He's a treasure.

A story-teller who just happened to be a genius with a guitar who creates timeless music. Lovely, humble guy too.

One of the greatest of all time. Such a humble brilliant man.

Amazingly down to earth for a man who, 15 years before, had been (arguably) the biggest rock n roll star in the world.

I adore this man, I could listen to his stories all day long… as well as his wonderful music obviously. I also love how when he picks up a guitar mid interview (the correct one for the job) and starts playing and singing, he sounds like the record, he never slips up, neither with the guitar or vocally.

I could listen to Mark all day. His guitar skills are unparalleled. His conveyance of emotions to music is nothing short of a gift

A genius who stayed humble. It was always about the music and not the fame. I think the whole band were like that. My father got to know their drummer on holiday. You wouldn't have thought a rock star and a lawyer would get along, but they became good friends...

Thank you so much for uploading these rare interviews! Could never get enough of listening to this genius

I love simply this man and his guitar playing

Mark did the soundtrack to Local Hero, and I had the track Going Home on in the car while taking each of my kids home from the hospital for the first time. That tune means an awful lot to me.

MK, pure, original, humble, classic, can take a appliance store visit and turn it into a song 10's of millions around the World - can sing back to him at his concerts. Brilliance. Probably one of the top 5 musicians on Earth. Ever.

A humble man, turned down by so many labels but mastered his craft and proved the haters wrong. The guy who invented the guitar didn't know that he designed it for Mark Knofler

Absolutely the best guitar man of all time. His guitar speak.

David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler.. the best this world will ever see.. dont even argue..

I could listen to Mark all day long

Guitar icon and Songwriting genius. Very few have both.

This man is an absolute treasure.

MK is a true legend and will remain as one of the rare breed of musicians who ever existed. Got introduced to his music with "Money for nothing" in the mid 80's and have been listening to his music ever since.Many thanks for uploading this interview and the other videos too.

Pretty much the only guy I’ve ever known who has massive popular hits, Clapton/Hendrix level skill, and Dylanesque songs all at the same time.

Loved the interview. God Bless you Mark. Love your talent. No one like you. You are the best.] !!

I love listening to Mark telling his great stories about how he got started and how his classic songs came into being . . . I was born and brought up in Newcastle and it's great to hear the Geordie accent.

A true genius and a true gent as well.

One of a kind. Great guy, great performer. His mini tutorial on his songwriting was fascinating. Genius!

There's no one to take his place once the inevitable happens, long live the very best guitarist ever, Mark Knopfler

I could watch this all day. Michael is such great interviewer and well.. my favourite guitarist and musician. Perfect stuff!

What a wonderful interview - thanks for uploading it, Mark. Your humility is inspiring to us all!

I don’t remember how many times I’ve “liked” this video, or shared it. Love the style. Love the tone. Spectacular, how it brings back memories of another admired player. If I had a soundtrack, these are my themes. ❤

In "Sultans of Swing" Mark Knopfler was amazing..

Love this guy ❤....an iconic artist ! You never get tired of his music, I’m 50....grew up with their music. Dire straits is the 80’s best years

Yes . Simply the best . It doesn’t get better than this !

Such a humble man if only more people could be like Mark

I think god was on a good day when Mark came to this world to bring utter enjoyment to everyone who has been lucky enough to listen to him. I am in total awe of anybody who can play an instrument. But this man is a legend.

Old interview but still amazing viewing in 2021. Talent and personality are timeless.

I have 58 years old & since 35 years I'm still listening to his songs specially brother in arms...I'v a serious dream which is : I want to meet him only for 2 seconds to shake his hands & to kiss his head due to all those years in my life my soul always flying with his voice & his music still washing my heart all over the waves of all my life.! It's my dream only I want to meet him ...see him...for 1 time & nothing else !♡

There will only ever be one of you....no one will ever come close to what you can do with your amazing fingers on guitar a truly gifted guitarist 🎸 and I thank you for all your beautiful songs over the years and I’m sad 😞that I never got to see you live

In many countries it is a criminal offence to be this good and this humble at the same time.

Just makes the guitar sound so beautiful. Proper soulful music

He is humble and the best! Pleased to see him playing the guitar! ❤️

"I used to smell the catalogue" I remember watching this back in 2000. Really inspired me. Such a great songwriter n guitarist. Very humble too

Isn't it sad that most people on the planet would rate One Direction or Taylor Swift over this man? They're not fit to tie this man's shoelaces. Proper singer-songwriters that play all their own stuff are like gold dust, especially ones of Mark's stature. The quality on display around that era is truly staggering, sooo many legends. Some aren't properly appreciated until it's too late.

I could watch interviews like this every day. Simply amazing!

Wonderful this guy is a legend! He makes me cry every time he sings or strums a guitar. he is a fantastic composer a huge guitarist and his voice conveys emotions almost as well as his guitar So humble so cool and so funny

Awesome guitarist and one helluva vocalist

Mark always comes across so humbly. He was playing in Birmingham just a few years before Covid and was being interviewed by the local paper. They were sitting outside a pub on the canal right outside the arena where thousands of fans were arriving for the gig and walking past, and not one person going to his own gig recognised him sat there. He said to the journalist that's how he liked it - he never had any interest in the fame element. Even on stage he's always had a habit of unconsciously turning round while playing to just look at his mates and enjoy the music, then seems to remember the audience is there and swings back again. Always really admired that - all about the music and the fame seemed an almost unfortunate side impact to him.

Such a humble gentleman. But for me he is the best musician of all time.

Mark Knopfler is a Legend! Great! !!! 😊👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🔰

Fantastic Mark! Just fantastic...

Your smile always makes me happy! 💕🙋❤️🎸👌💞🎶💖🥰🎸👑👏👏 Thanks 👍

I love how excited the lady is, she's blown away by him

Imagine meeting Knopfler, not knowing who he was, then years later, you learn of him, and how you were the inspiration for one of his biggest hits. :'D

Thank-You Mark, for all the wonderfull memories!

Thoroughly enjoyable Mark Knopfler! Thank you for sharing and God bless Mark and everyone from Patrick

Classic interview! Thanks!

Why do I always become teary when I see and listen to him? 💗

Seems like such a cool , humble guy. Thanks for the great music

This man is my favorite guitarist!!! A legend!!!

I always keep coming back to this video he just makes things more interesting never got enough of Sir Mark Knopfler

I’m dying for the musicians to light this world on fire with music. Our souls are aching for it. They need to be heard. Performers have been hit the hardest and the people who help them entertain us. Glad RU-vid keeps these memories. Can’t wait to go his next show wherever in the world it is.

What a great bloke. Oh and he has some talent too 🤣

I had the privilege to see Mark live in Cairns Qld Australia around 1985 I think,at Cairns Showgrounds,poured down with tropical rain,it was so good.

This man brings so much joy to my life. Incredible musician and such a great human being.

A GREAT PERSONALITY, HE INSPIRES SO MUCH POWER APPARENTLY DOING LITTLE!!!!! I APPRECIATE HIM A LOT

Just a wonderfully gifted storyteller. If you want to learn real guitar he is your best teacher...

Such a great musician songwriter. Making Movies is my favorite album of his.

Such a likeable humble amazing talent

Mark seems such a regular well-rounded person. I prefer to think he really like that all the time. IGives me hope in these interesting times.

A living classic. So recognisable and so unique. Cheers.

I’ve been truly enjoying your music for many many years. It is such a joy that you continue to write and share your gift.

Mark is impossible to define, in the best way possible.

When he played that juliet rift on the brothers in arms guitar....

Such a humble and beautiful human being.

A true legend in the music world.

He is my favorite in music and a very nice guy too.

First "Rock" band I ever got into as a wee kid ("Making Movies" album. Thanks for the introduction Uncle V!).... Still into 'em after all these years. Mark's guitar wizardry is legend (what I'll always appreciate is his use of fades, ghost notes and bending), but I don't think folks pay enough attention to his song writing. His ability to "tell a story" in just remarkable - and sometimes he doesn't even need words to convey the emotion ("Local Hero Wild Theme" anyone?)

Thank you Mark, you always makes me grab my guitars and play from the heart

Used to sing Money for nothing as a very young kid with no idea about what i was singing but the melody was so catchy. So cool that 38 years later I'm sitting here in 2023 watching the very story behind the song. This is exactly what RU-vid should exist for.

I never tire of Mark Knopfler and his music. I saw him interviewed recently by Brian Johnson of AC/DC and now i hear they are doing another TV show together.

The talent, creativity, and humility make him one of a kind.

Followed him since the beginning in 1977. A truly humble genius

Yeah I can listen to Mark all the time great stories set to music wow I can't get enough