Mark Knopfler - about Jeremiah Dixon, Sailing to Philadelphia,

Mark Knopfler is presenting a programme about Jeremiah Dixon, from Cockfield in County Durham, tonight. Picture: BBC Inside Out North East and Cumbria.

Further info:

Sailing to Philadelphia is the second solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 26 September 2000 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States.

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[matt.gatehouse]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written

[reinierreitsma]

Once again I’m proud to be a Knopfler fan.

[erskinecooney]

This magnificent song is about much more than the surveyors Mason and Dixon. It is also about the promise of America. It should be played by every American on July 4 of every year.

[PiefacePete]

Apart from being one of my most-played songs, I now know far more about an otherwise obscure connection.
Mark, if your objective was to bring these men's achievements out where they belong, you have done it in spades!
Thank you for everything!

[michaelrischbieter]

I taught my daughters history taking them to school each morning listening to one Mark Knopfler song or another. We loved this album and the story of the Mason-Dixon line! I was so happy to have been able to see him in concert a while back...a truly great experience!

[susanpallister]

Mark Knopfler has an incredible curiosity about people. His biographical and lyrical songs reach across time to bring them into our spheres. He isn't just an entertainer. He is a teacher that we don't realize is educating. We learn as we enjoy his musical genius.

[danbibby]

When I was a child my grandparents converted the Quaker chapel to a house where Jeremih Dixon rests. This video has just triggered memories that have come flooding back.

[MarttiSuomivuori]

Mark is not the usual rock musician type at all. He's not the typical documentary chap, either. He is a rocking documentarist who's been around, performed in front of 30000 people and still speaks like a decent human being.

[Hughesed]

Great mini documentary featuring Mark Knopfer’s song 👍🎸👍🎸👍🎸

[nestpasunepipe]

I always thought this is one of Mark Knopflers best songs. And now, it's even more interesting.

[michaelhayden]

WOW that “map” of the Mason-Dixon Line must be one of America’s pre-independence remarkable documents. How great it has been preserved.

[riodeeb]

ملك القيتار والأحساس الراقي مارك كنوبفلر.
هذه الأغنية هدية لكل سكان العالم
من ليبيا 🇱🇾 تحية قلبية لهذا العملاق الذي امتعنا كثيرآ بقيتارته وأغانيه وألحانه التي لا يوجد مثلها ولن يأتي
هو مارك كنوبفلر واحد فقط فى هذه الكرة الأرضية.

[claudehopper]

Mark Knopfler is a treasure of our time . This piece of work set mark in another level he's written so many great song but " Sailing to Philadelphia " is truly a musical masterpiece .

[jamescarvey]

Mr. Knopfler's accuracy in his research is astounding. Puts a marvelous backdrop to a beautiful song. Appreciated Sir!🙏🙏

[leeroywolphagen]

Such a beautiful song. Heard it through my father who was a big fan of Dire Straits and Mark. I stole this albums that has song on it, and is has since been one of my favorite songs of all time. It brings back so many good memories growing up as a kid, and through this song is where I learned of the Mason Dixon line. Incredible song and historical figures indeed

[rohankiwi]

Anyone else feel that Mark is an excellent presenter? Love his style!

[MrButch-lsvl]

We, who live here in Philadelphia, love this song.

[davebarber]

What a fine gentleman mark is top man.😊

[iainholmes]

Lovely story. I'm glad Mark's beautiful song has shed more light on these two remarkable people who sailed to Philadelphia all those years ago.

[migue]

I would like to watch a video like this for every song he made.