Mark Knopfler - Romeo and Juliet (A Night In London | Official Live Video) 

My husband Gareth & I played this on cassette in the car over & over. We were together for 34 yrs. l lost him in 2020 to pancreatic cancer at 58 yrs old. This reminds me of you Gar & those times. All I do is miss you..... Love you always Gar

You only have to listen to the very end to see the respect from the audience. No anticipatory Whooping or clapping, just attentive awe, then eventually the heartfelt applause. Epic.

Perhaps the most perfect piece of music ever written.

Hey Mark, if you happen to be sitting at the computer some day or evening and looking down at the comments. . . . Back in the day I had a paper route. First thing I did with the money was open a bank account. Mother made me. Second thing I did was buy a Dire Straits album. Played it til the tape fell out of the cassette. Now here I am an older dude, still listening. And I've got my own Juliet. A decade later and she still haunts my dreams. This is one of those songs where I stop playing along on my guitar and just listen. Take care, man. Great work, as always.

This song hurts my heart every time I hear it. The early rendition came from the longing and pain of a young man. The older Romeo sings from a deeper, lingering remembered and still felt ache...

IMHO - The best version of this song I have ever heard. Mark did it again in bringing a tear to my eye. He is simply like no other guitarist in the world.

You could work a whole lifetime in music in the hope of writing a song like this. A truly timeless song.

I always feel this song is hugely underrated. Hardly hear it on the mainstream radio. If the Beatles wrote this song it would be considered one of the greatest ever written. A masterpiece

This is the most emotional version i've seen....everything seemed scaled back just a touch and the song was more powerful for it. Bless his heart you could see he had stuff on his mind while this was filmed. The face he pulls when his voice breaks a little at 5:03 is just so telling. Beautiful beyond words.

One of the best singers and guitar players in the world no contest in a league all of his own

Mark, if you ever read these....... you’re a genius, mate

The best thing about Mark is that he's this unbelievably gifted master song writer, but seems so approachable as if you could sit down in the pub with him for a pint.

many times have I watched this video with my eyes closed... Just letting the music take me back to those golden moments of life - the beautiful ladies that built the embers & flames of my heart... One night or a hundred nights until the day I found my Juliet.. a thousand nights, ten thousand dreams, ten million thoughts that make this life and our love impossible to describe.

There are some songs that can just take your soul back to a very specific moment in time... and you are right back to that place, that feeling, that pain, that passion, that loss. This is one of those . I can hear the opening notes and it is like 35 years have stood still -- frozen.

holy moses, that one of a kind recording.. but that piano man is oustanding.. thanks for the music you beautiful people

Especially ❤ to hear Mark sing this song.

Possibly the best version of Romeo and Juliet. Almost always brings a tear to my eye.

In the section between 3:20 and 3:45, the song slows to a softer beat, and Mark’s demeanor seems to suddenly become more somber. His voice takes on a huskier tone; his eyes grow softer and more contemplative; and the moment when head slightly tilted, his mouth strains with nearly uncontrolled emotion. This is what I love most about Mark Knopfler. He doesn’t just mouth words, he lives them. There are only a number of musicians I regret not having had the chance to go see perform live. Mark is on the top of that list.

never get sick of listening to mark

This song touches my Soul! Would Love to see Mark in person! He's sooo talented!

My wife passed away in February at 32 years old (way too soon). I miss her a whole lot and listen to this song thinking of her. Dire Straits has been one of my favorites since I can remember hearing music and this song is a major reason why

This song actually makes me cry endlessly like a baby.. I have so many memories that come up to my mind every time I listen to this song... Mom I love you. Forever and always. ❤️

The power of Mark's music and lyrical poetry is unmatched...there's just no comparison, he can take your heart right out of your chest and pull a lifetime of your deepest memories out of you in ways you are helpless to resist. This is artistry of the highest order...thank you...just thank you for continuing to share this with the world.

All I can say is excellent❤

One of the greatest love songs ever, and maybe the best version of it

You are the best guitariste in the World Mark merci beaucoup 🎉🎉i

I'm just going to put this on repeat for the rest of my life

The best part of live performances is the emotion they portray and in turn, elicit emotion from us. This is beautiful!

Mark Knopfler is one of those guitarists that never had to be told to turn down.

Not saying anything new here but such a beautiful song. Those lucky lucky people in the audience. Thanks for sharing Mr Knopfler ❤

Not only is Mark the greatest guitarist of all times he is a poet as well. When you listen to the words carefully you can learn and realize further meaningful lyrics. His reference to There’s a place for us , just like the movie song, is reference to West Side Story. Almost all of his songs include reference to the past. Songs like Brothers in Arms, Sailing to Philadelphia, All the Road Running, If This is The End, and on and on have profound meaning. He is the greatest of my lifetime.

Mark, "your golden heart"!

He always sings and plays with soul...not only with fingers. But... those fingers are golden like his heart

Mark this Romeo and Juliet is such an awesome song. You are so Awesome. You are the best of the best. Been a fan since I was 13 years old and I am still a Fan. Stay safe Mark a fan for ever

Your music is absolutely beautiful Mark Knopfler.

As Mark plays it's clear that everyone in the room is thinking about past lovers, "and the way they used to be." What a great song, our shared experience.

5:09 - Mark's face makes me cry.

Mark Knopfler, you are an illuminated being and you are full of pure Love when you compose your music. I Love you for this.Thank you.

The sincerity of Mark when performing is what I believe makes this song so effective in capturing the right emotions

So underrated. A great songwriter, guitarist and unique voice. He was, is dire straits. A great talent.

One of the legends in the history of music. Few can make a guitar sound the way he makes it sing. His lyrics are about real life. I hope to see him perform again soon.

Stunning. Congratulations to Dire Straits on their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

This version of Romeo and Juliet is so emotional. I've watched it since released and it's just as potent now as then. Around 3:10 is when I can't hold back any longer. At 3:28 when his lip quivers and all that emotion. ...oh man..... what a love song!!

What ya gonna do about it? OMGosh, I SO love him.

My absolute favourite song EVER!!! I have loved this song from the first moment I heard it!!!❤️ Everytime I listen to it, it moves me... still to this day! Thank you MK for perfection! 👌😊✨

Untouchable song by a songwriting god

I always thought this was the best version of this song, live or studio, and I hadn't heard it in a long time and just listen to it and I still think that. Between the incredible sound and tone of that old national he plays, and the feeling he puts into this, together, it just all works right!

why does this man melt me in every way

I just can't find the exactly words to describe how much this beautiful song is. Mark's voice is... Heaven.

Love your music since Dire Straits. Your a legend my friend ❤❤❤

Thank you for making me cry .... how easy to make us laugh... but to make someone cry well thats true power - i needed that release amazing song!

if this performance does not move you,, your not alive

Even after all these years Mark Knopfler sings this song with the same feeling and it feels so fresh. I just cannot imagine the pain he must have gone through while writing this song and playing those tasty licks. Especially 5:08 part hits me right in the feels everytime. He is my God.🙌

Can't say anything... except your song has me in tears -- everytime, Mark!

One of the most beautiful songs, brings good memories to my heart! ❤

Betrayal, loss and yet... love that refuses to just go away. So beautiful.

It's Friday, 10 April 2020 ... and I see only 725k views for this masterpiece? Merci, it should be 725mil. One of the most beautiful performances ever. 😍

Mark is a true national treasure

I came here because the message came from Mark Knopfler, and because I hadn't listened to this song in ages. I still knew all the words though. Fantastic stuff.

An absolute masterpiece and he’s holding for me what is the most famous guitar ever.

Alot of credit to the audience for being quiet on this version! Really sets the mood.

Is there a more profound and emotionally cutting love song ? I suspect not. A masterpiece.

Was introduced to this song on a Walkman in 1979. In a Factory in Terr Aar Holland. Thanks George Brown from Glasgow. I wish we had kept in touch. Its like that you lose the people who move on and we forget they gave us something special. It was a Great time in Holland in 1979-82 Hope you are good George and all you guys The Dirty Dozen Van Der Pijl.Ter Arr.

This was the first Dire Straits "single" I bought back in the day. Love, love,love Mark Knoppler xxxx ❤

Easily the best version ever of this song!! The emotions he sings with is insane. Absolutely incredible.

Love this song so so much thank you mark god bless

Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour are my 2 favourites 🎸🎸💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

A master of melody, lyrics and guitar. I've been fortunate to see him 6 times and he and the band are superb live.

Still love,love love this song. Mark's voice is sublime ❤xxxx

Everything that can be said about this beautiful song and touching performance has been said; I can add no more... except to compliment the pianist on his heartfelt playing. I am truly moved. Thank you all.

This is hands-down, the best version of that gorgeous song.

Mark Knopfler's music is simply awesome

Absolutely beautiful, great band as well

The look on Mark’s face at 3:31 is heart crushing!

What to say....simply is Mark Knopfler and all songs are beautiful from him alone or with Dire Straits!

Mr. Knopfler, thank you so much for your beautiful music ! You are the greatest musician ever!

Thank you for bringing this masterpiece to us! Absolutely a joy to see and hear!

Beautiful song, brings such memories to my heart!!

The greatest love song ever written.

Pendant tout ce concert, Mark a une mine désespérée; on dirait qu'il balade une tristesse incommensurable . Toute cette nostalgie désabusée qui le tient, fait ressortir, plus que d'habitude, ses chansons pleines d'humanité, de tendresse et d'Amour.

One of the most beautiful songs ever! This performance is out if this world.

How I'd love a night in London like that...love all the colors and his band is perfectly timed to each other...his words are so adorably sweet

I was enrolled in a Massachusetts college from 79 to 83 and fell in love and got my heart broken over and over again. After one of the more devastating separations I would play this song on my turntable over and over again lamenting on how much of an idiot I was to lose her. This song pulled me apart, but sometimes you need someone to be lonely with and a song fills the void. This one in particular brings me back to that off campus house and my roommates yelling in vain " will you shut that melancholy crap off for crying out loud, and snap out of it" I've loved this song for so long.

One of his best version . Beautiful.

One of the best guitar artist in the last 60 years. I hear this music since 40 years... and I'm never tired of it. Thats music for eternity!!!

Mark Knopfler is in my top 3 musicians of all time. Most folks don't even know who he is. Saw him in concert at a small venue in St Augustine, FL 2 yrs ago. Fantastic.

Beautiful song mark. My very best friend has just told me the story behind this, it’s funny how the words of songs mean so much , sometimes we can all relate to them , when we think of the special people in our lives .

It was just that the time was wrong. Sad...Mark is the best at putting it in a song. The song speaks from the heart

This is truly one of the greatest songs of all time and I wish you could have got more credit when he was alive ultimate best I love him forever 😭💖💋💯

this version or R&J is 100% complete. there is not a single note off. amazing.

This is such a beautiful song , what it was written about and played for I suppose is JUST PART OF THE WALK OF LIFE , so yes life and the walk with many bring you pain and some may just use you for what they need to till they are done in getting what they need , do not want to judge another or who caused who harm , it is just such an amazing and beautiful song till you find out what the lyrics are truly about . Your music is just awesome , you a humble person and you made it through all that pain and yes it was not the right time of Your Walk Of Life for that relationship as painful as it was , I salute you for your music and always writing and playing about something and not nothing , Great guitarist , great solo player and one of the best bands ever , Dire Straits

Whatever performance he does of this, it is always magnificent.

Incredible how a raspy voice can sound so elegant

I can never ever get enough of this version of this song. So many beautiful heartfelt deeply touching moments.

30+ yrs later..... best version listen to it over and over dreaming of simpler times.

My favourite song of all time ! I watch this video every week and it gives me chills every time x

This is absolutely beautiful rendition 🤩

Why does this song make me cry I'm not even a cryer?!?

Mark nails( aceses) this song. ❤

Absolutely incredible Heartfelt and some of the greatest guitar playing ever