Mark Knopfler - What It Is (Parkinson, 22.09.2000)

Mark performing 'What It Is' on the British TV show 'Parkinson' in September 2000.
Footage licensed from BBC Studios Distribution. All rights reserved.

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[lisasaputo]

I feel like we are all friends here listening to our favorite musician. Mark Knopfler, no one else is like him!

[yosifchumpov]

No make up, no snobbish, no flamboyance. Mark just came with his pajamas and shake the world. Absolutely stunning performance!

[filippobuoninfante]

Fuoriclasse assoluto. Talento purissimo. Mark è fantastico. Suona la chitarra in modo meraviglioso. Canzoni nostalgiche e leggendarie. Uno dei migliori di sempre. Eccezionale. Coinvolgente.

[MrSteeeevo]

Around 2:30 he takes a bit of time to acknowledge the playing of the other guys on stage, gives a nod and a smile to the violinist who’s face lights up. Mark has done this all through his career, he has always shown appreciation and respect to the people who play alongside him, despite his talent he never made it all about him. A class act and a gent.

[domenicov_versus]

An incredible and unconventional multi talented artist. Mark Knopfler is not only a legendary and divine guitarist but also a rafined and cultured songwriter and storyteller. A true living legend of the music.

[voodookitchenmama]

The way he plays..omg, there will never be another like him. I listen and I'm a teenager again. It never gets old.

[wikes-ql]

Mark is the greatest guitarist all time, much underrated.

[vasilevasilache]

Over the years (since Sultans of Swing, in 1978), Mark's Guitar has been keeping the same unique sound. Even my son, 12 years old, recognise it and yells: Dad, it's Mark Knopfler! What an amazing musician, what a heavenly guitar! One of the greatest musicians of all times still alive. An honour for us to be contemporary with this man, who must be named Sir Mark Knopfler while is still on Earth!

[drissdriss]

هذا الرجل مبدع و عبقري ، و موسيقى داير ستريت لن تموت ابدا، انا تجاوزت 60 سنة و لازلت استمتع بهذه الموسيقى الرائعة و الفريدة من نوعها، انها تنبث من اعماق الذين يقدمونها،
السيد مارك و رفاقه قدموا لنا أشياء جميلة جدا و الفرقة تعتبر ايقونية في الموسيقى الروك

[johnflynn]

Such an unassuming and humble man.. No thrills or spills, no drama or theatrics, just a top class musician and perhaps one of the very best guitar players ever.. Certainly one of very few who we can recognise just by hearing the guitar

[rockywaters]

Mark knopfler imo is the most underrated guitarist /songwriter ever. He's written hits for some of the biggest stars and his guitar style has a beautifully emotive and melodic flavour unlike anyone else. After all these years he still often references his homeland in his songs, which adds to his authentic and earthy tone. One of the greatest of all time for sure.

[prashantsarkar]

This is absolutely beautiful. Ironclad proof that he's one of the greatest musicians in history.

[PatriciaKirkham]

The man is a total LEGEND, he does't need to try, it just oozes naturally from him, LOVE YOU❤

[Craig]

A friend of mine teaches guitar. I asked him if he openings in his schedule for me. I want to learn to play like Mark Knopfler. He replied, “WE ALL want to play like Mark!”

[dragoneater]

So thankful that I grew up listening to the right music.

[Wahrheitmutvertrauen]

Mark Knopfler ist ein Mann voller Empathie, und Herzenswärme .Seine Musik 🎶 🎸 so großartig.
Danke Mark Knopfler 🙏🌹💕

[claudiaseren]

One of the Best guitar player EVER! Maybe the BEST! His sound come from Heaven! Mark Knopfler.

[johnoconnor]

Just the VERY best! My inspiration - all these years, we've grown old together. Never stop you're just too good.

[drizzlegolden]

I'm in a small village in India.
Only radio waves reaches me to the mesmerizing music of Mark Knopfler. It's more than 30 years now, I first listened to his music. Wanna express my Love, my Best Wishes to him.
Thank You Mark, Thank You!

[edgarramiropuertalondono]

Mark Knopfler, en si mismo, es una oda a la música. Sin extravagancias, con una calidad y profesionalismo fuera de lo común. Un estilo único e irrepetible. Gracias desde Medellín (Colombia).