Mark Knopfler could sing the paint off the Mona Lisa and meke her shed a tear. He is super famous, yet so underrated as a musician and missed by the public at large.
Mark Knopfler is one of the greatest legends in recent musical history. I am an Irish born musician and songwriter, and I feel honoured that such a genius would grace us with this performance, so thank Mark. And regarding the "haters", don't be a critic until you can play, sing and write even 1 % as well as Mark. Also, in case you didn't know, Mark and his brother David, were born in Glasgow, and maybe, just maybe, this is where his very genuine, and natural affinity to Celtic music comes from. So please take it as a compliment that such a worldwide legend would grace us Irish folk with this performance. I met Mark Knopfler once, and I have to say, it's rare that you could meet such a humble person, considering his success. By the way, "Private Investigation" is one of the greatest songs in history.
The underplayed feelings comes across so strongly and I love his quiet demeanour and respect for the lyrics. He lets the lyrics stand out and thankfully he doesn't overdo the vocals so the poetic allure and soft melody really shines. I love it.
@@jamesstuartbrice420 The composer of the song the late Patrick Kavanagh confirmed to his good friend Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners Folk Group that The Queen of Hearts was in fact a reference to this particular restaurant in Grafton Street, Dublin of the same name.
Read and study the life of Paddy Kavanagh son and you'll get it into your head I'm telling you the truth..Paddy was a man that said what he meant and meant what he said..All the readings on that poem are from personal experiences of the author...Just two of the points..yes the restaurant in Grafton Street did make tarts and yes Paddy did make hay in his father's farm in Monaghan...
As an Irish traditional musician, I think Mark Knopfler is the only Englishman I have ever heard who can play traditional Irish music with authenticity. Mark knows what it means, and is so respectful of it. For example, listen to his soundtrack for the movie "Cal".
He was born in Scotland and lived most of his life as a Geordie, so he's not English. I am also a Geordie, and my name is McLaughlin. My family came from Donegal. I left Newcastle in 2016 and came to live in Dublin. We are probably related, Michael :-)
One of my favourite Soundtracks. I discovered it in my 20s. Also, his CD of his Movie Scores ( Cal, Princess Bride, Local Hero) I think it's called Last Train to Brooklyn ? FABULOUS. Bloody talented, is our Mr. Knopfler.
I love this song the way MK sings it. And I love his little wink at the end. His dedication to and love of Celtic music is a blessing to those of us who love both it and MK’s own Celtic infused songs as well. Love him.
Grand version and fair play to Mark to sing our cultural songs, he has been touched by our Celtic culture for his own reasons.Paths are paths we are not to question. Saoirse and Erin go bragh.
What a constellation of stars. Donal Lunny, Liam O'Flynn, Sean Kean, and Mark. A scottish singing a true irish tune. Love this version much more than Kelly's, because of the musicians and the low and graspy voice of Knopfler that makes de song very sad. A masterpiece.
I agree that Lukes version of the song is definitive ,but I think that Mark deserves great credit for his sensitive treatment of the words of what is a poem of great beauty.I think Patrick Kavanagh would approve.
I have heard different versions of this beautiful traditional Irish song including that of the great legend Van Morrison but I prefer Mark Knopfler. His deep, warm and gently voice is so intense, moving and emotional and the beautiful arrangement with the traditional instruments shows the great competence, class and musical knowledge of Mark. God bless you Mark, immense and legendary artist. I think that the Ireland must give to Mark Knopfler a special honor or commendation for the love and the respect that he always demonstrated during his career for the traditional Irish music.
It's his version and his way of conveying how the words and melody of this song affect him. I personally loved this. His emotions came through beautifully.
why click on a video called "Raglan Road - Mark Knopfler with Donal Lunny" and moan about mark knopfler?? if you want to listen to luke kelly then search for luke kelly!! O.o two different versions now stop acting like children!!
Lovely lyrics by Patrick Kavanaugh with a brilliant traditional melody…… Beautifully sung and played by Mark Knopfler - in such an incredible way that does this lovely tune extreme justice. Along with other amazing musicians who truly made this song a masterpiece. An impossible love story…… indeed. I listen to it a few times daily and love Mark’s wink at the end. Superb!! Thank you! Denise from Boston ☮️❤️🙏🏽☮️🎸🎸🎸
Great version. One of many great versions. Which is best is empty chatter. Christ, what I would give to sing that with Donal Lunny and Liam O'Flynn beside me!
I truly love this. I don't know if there is a best version ever or not. That's entirely subjective. You can appreciate different versions of the same song from different artists. Mark doesn't cover songs. He does what the masters do, he interprets them. He's Mark Knopfler why would he copy anyone. What he's done and continues to do is bring Celtic music to the masses in every sold out concert he does world wind and that's something in and of itself. Long live the music and those who love it.
My favourite version of this wonderful song will always be Ronnie Drew's live performance.... Lifting my hat and keepin' still in memory of a grand artist, Irish, MAN.... :-( ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K9nq8CDqpE8.html
there's another version of this on youtube which ends the clip before Knopfler's wink. The wink speaks volumes, about maturity and camaraderie. I won't get into any childish arguments, but this version, with O'Flynns pipes, is the only one I want to hear.
I know lots of people have first heard this sung by Luke Kelly but Mark does not sing it, he reads it, like a poem, yet there is beautiful music in it, and he means every word, he reflects the meaning of each word with his voice.First is always the best, and most people have a strong urgre to reject anything that tries to re-create the theme, and most of the time, they are right to do so. But this.. "A more sophisticated opinion will admire them both, as true masterpieces of singing and poetry"
Luke Kelly sang this with unbridled emotion - Mark Knopfler sings with a feeling of sadness , heartbreak and regret - both are exquisite in their own way - I cannot place one over the other : they are both absolutely brilliant
Fantastic take on a classic. Love Raglan Road and while Lukey Kelly's version will always be best, this version made me happy when I found it. Thanks for another one Mark Knopfler.
Mark you so beautyfuly capture All..the poetic words of private tragety,the pace,intonation & your geniuos bt that guitar...you know as you sing One can so feel Patrick Kavanagh above your shoulder,thanking you as a great misunderstood great poet for so capturing I believe his essence by your remarkable sensitivity as you so brilliantly interpret the song,poetry & sadness of a great man who found everything for a short time ,then lost all via his artistic depth but in that depth so sad Mr Kavanagh in pain..scriped majic Raglad Road and your kind,respectful,wonderful interpretation the best ever..that has & will continue to entwine you both genious in music,prose,poetry,geography & artistic respect..Thank you Mark,have followed you all my life..& your God given fingers that play the guitar as an Irish acustic Harp...God bless you most gifted soul..John Co Tipperary Ireland.
This version captures the soul of the song, just as the Dutch (Limburgian) version from Rowwen Hèze does. It's called 'November' for those who are interested. It's a bit more 'pompous' version music-wise, but it still captures the spirit of the song. The lyrics are actually quite the same (although it's in a Dutch dialect).
True, Luke Kelly's version better. But why so much hate? He did his own way like always. İrish people should listen his songs like; İrish boy, Father and Son, The Long Road, Piper To The End, A Night in Summer Long Ago, Border Reiver, Before Gas and TV, Haul Away....So on. He serves İrish traditional music for decades. The man was a rock star yet he shines like a northern star when doing his roots music. Of course you've got a right to dislike; but why so much hate?
+Mark Amca Why just Irish people? I understand the roots and the love, but we Irish-Americans and people who love music who haven't an Irish bone in their bodies might just learn a new kind of music to love. Thank you for your other musical suggestions, and for giving this interpretation a fair shot, in my opinion.
+Mark Amca Why just Irish people? I understand the roots and the love, but we Irish-Americans and people who love music who haven't an Irish bone in their bodies might just learn a new kind of music to love. Thank you for your other musical suggestions, and for giving this interpretation a fair shot, in my opinion.
I love Dick Gaughan's version. Mark was playing Trad music before rock , he still leads using his thumb . He has done some beautiful soundtracks with Liam O'Flynn, 'Cal" the most heartbreaking , the soundtrack to " Local Hero " was made better for the Ceili scene , " The Princess Bride " was perhaps his most famous .
Just became a mark fan. Never thought I would here a version of this as good as luke kelly but you have changed it from an Irish love song to an international one and I love it.
Mark Knopfler has a distinct voice. It is not a lovely, lilting, clear voice. But it is his, and as a fan I respect his take on each song. Until you can write, sing and play like Knopfler, please keep your silly juvenile snarky comments to yourself. It seems the wonderful musicians that work with him appreciate his talent, work and effort to make Celtic music known to many.
Listening to multiple versions of this ballad gives you the option to make choices as to the version / singer of your preference, the song itself conjures up your own mental pictures which are/may be different to each other peoples. Therefore, there is no 'best' version or 'best' singer of this awesome ballad, only the version of your own preference.
tom stanley I AGREE!!! Everybody interprets this song differently, even though the song remains the same. And it was only the writer of this song who knows what it actually means.
Great! Amazing! Beautiful! I didn´t know this til right now and it has amazed me! I thought Knopfler was impossible to surpise me by now, but he does! (sorry about my English, I´m Spanish)
WOW, Tom you amaze me. I've NEVER seen any of Patrick Kavanagh's poetry performed before. Such a wonderful, ornery old devil. I wish I could get hold of a complete collection.
Beautiful song, until today I did not know Raglan Road, but the Dutch version of a band called Rowwen Heze "November". They sing in Limburgs which is a minority language in The Netherlands. You might like November, in my opinion Rowwen Heze treated the original with respect.
I just checked out Rowwen Heze "November" thanks to your comment on the Mark Knopfler "Raglan Road". Thank you: it's great to hear old languages kept alive, and what better way than by translation of a timeless piece of music like this. I loved it.
Raglan road was set to air of "Fainne Geal an Lae" [The dawning of the day] an early 19 century song.. and originally called "Dark haired Mary ran away". Though he never actually said it is very likely he always meant them to be joined, and what better man than Luke
